Ponzi king loses another court battle
Panama’s Third Criminal Court has denied a request from the Company Assets Corporation for the return of $600,000, proceeds from...
Month: September 2011
Panamas Miss Universe rep in semi-finals
Sheldry Sáez, Panama’s representative in the Miss Universe contest in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Monday, September 12, reached the round of...
A rush for seats in Panamas Supreme Court
A last minute rush of applications for seats in Panama’s Supreme Court pushed the number of supplicants to 112. (more…)
Eelectoral Tribunal repeats no to Molirena-CD merger
Panama’s Electoral Tribunal (TE) has reiterated its decision to disallow the merger of the Molirena party with the ruling Democratic...
Trial begins of Colombia spy chief granted asylum by Panama
Colombia’s Supreme Court (CSJ) in Colombia has begun the espionage trial of Maria del Pilar Hurtado, former chief of intelligence,...
Corruption scandal in Attorney Generals office heading to court
The release from detention of four alleged narco-traffickers in Azuero, was planned at least three months before, according to prosecutors....
Rally for democracy called for September 13
Citizens for a Democratic Panama, consisting of politicians, activists and members of civil society has put out a call for...
Martinellis comments irresponsible business leaders
President Ricardo Martinelli’s latest off the cuff comments were"unacceptable and irresponsible in pointing to the private sector as the culprit of the corruption occurring in Government." (more…)
Coalition rupture a chronicle of a death foretold – Martinelli
The rupture of Panama’s ruling alliance was the "chronicle of a death foretold," says President Ricardo Martinelli as there were...
$30 million facelift for two Panama favorites
Two of Panama’s most used recreation spots, Via Argentina and Calle Uruguay are about to get a $30 million facelift....
Failed kidnap attempt in Parque Omar
A kidnap attempt in Parque Omar, on Friday, September 9, was thwarted by members of the Institutional Protection Service (SPI)....
Free parking in Panamas municipal lots is a no no
If you have been parking for free in a Panama municipal parking lot, be sure the eyes of the authorities...
