When you hear the phrase “Sona Jail Panama,” most official records will show a blank space. There is no prison legally named Sona in Panama’s national penitentiary system. Yet, in the dark lexicon of human smugglers, narco-corridors, and immigration lawyers, the name carries weight.
To the outside world, Sona is a rumor. To those inside, it is a calendar marked only by the roll call at dawn. Is Panama just enforcing its sovereignty, or has "Sona Jail" become a human rights black hole? Share your thoughts below.
If you or someone you know is detained in Panama, contact the Panamanian Ombudsman’s Office (Defensoría del Pueblo) or the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Panama.
