New Curfew Goes Into Effect Today
(Panama-Guide) Keep an eye on junior! Starting today, Monday, 27 July 2009, at 9:00 pm, the new curfew dictated by the Ministry of Government and Justice goes into effect. The new rules apply to all "children who are on the streets, sidewalks, roads, or avenues" and they cannot be out alone or without a responsible parent, guardian, or adult. By "minor" this means anyone under the age of 18. The curfew will be in effect from 9:00 pm until 6:00 am from Sunday through Thursday. On the weekends, on Friday and Saturday night the hours are from 10:00 pm until 6:00 am.
