Human rights, torture and money laundering laws review
The Human Rights and Citizen Security Commissions of the Latin American Parliament (Parlatino) will be meeting in Panama next week to deal with multiple issues....
Month: July 2011
President denies link between friends development and Costera expansion
President Ricardo took found time during an official visit to Spain on Tuesday, to deny what has been called the...
Waiting for the winds of change in Panama
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY La Prensa,July 10 President Martinelli began his first day in office with a symbolic gesture: mallet in hand, he attacked in Amador one of the...
UNESCO puts Panamas promise on web for world to see
An agreement by a Panamanian delegation to The World Heritage Committee of Unesco in June to suspend work on phase...
Panama strip club owner survives attack that killed famed singer
The owner of a Panama strip club was the intended target of a fusillade of bullets that killed a famed...
Insider’s plans for Amador the missing link in rush to extend Cinta Costera.
Less than 48 hours after opponents of the plan announced alternatives to the Cinta Costera extension to benefit underprivileged residents...
Checks and balances harmed by recent local elections — analyst
Strong concerns about the election of business and professional leaders aligned with the government in power have been raised by ...
President deplores email hacking
President Ricardo Martinelli, on Sunday, July 10, deplored the hacking of the email account of Minister of the Presidency, Jimmy Papadimitriu. (more…)
Alternative plan for Cinta Costera saves millions, adds social benefits
An alternative solution to existing plans for the extension of Panama's Costal Strip (Cinta Costera,) would save the taxpayer over...
Curundu re-housing project 45% advanced
The "Urban Renewal of Curundú" project, targeted to rehouse 5,000 area residents in homes they can afford to own, has advanced...
Teachers call nation wide 48 hour strike
Panama’s public school teachers have decided on a 48 hour strike starting July 25. A spokesman said it could be...
Bishops call for government truthfulness
Panama’s bishops issued a blunt warning on Friday July 8, about the independence of state institutions and called for "loyalty...
