Excerpts from 5 August 2015 article, Panampost:
"As Panama deals with increases in crime rates, forged gun permits, and rising gang activity, the government is set to lift the ban on firearm imports, in an effort to promote personal safety".
"Public Safety Minister, Rodolfo Aquilera said that the country will follow the United States and Switzerland, where the right to bear arms is believed to lead to fewer homicides".
"Aquilera added that new regulations will include criminal and psychological background checks for future gun owners".
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