Martinelli flip flop on free corridor tolls
Another government flip flop came on Saturday, November 24, when President Ricardo Martinellie announced that it is “considered necessary” to allow...
Month: November 2012
Former CD insider lambastes rulers on the make
Escorcia Sandra Alvarado, the first high-profile official to quit the government of President Ricardo Martinelli, has lashed out at elected...
La Prensa story “vile and despicable Security Minister
While criticism of the “militarization:” of Panama’s security forces continues to grow, the man in charge, Security Minister, Jose Raul...
Canal expansion work halted after death of worker
The company responsible for the expansion work of the Panama Canal in the area of Gatun in Colon province, has...
Brothers acquitted after $120 million business collapse
TWO BROTHERS sentenced to 66 months in jail in August, were acquitted by a different Panama judge on Monday November...
A tradition takes off
By Dylis Jones Candles and tickets for reserved seats are now on sale for this year’s Carols By Candlelight (Luces...
Climate change “merciless” in Panama, and Central America
Central America is recognized as highly vulnerable to changing weather patterns, so will support any initiative at the 18th Conference...
“Life support for militarism — ex-minister
More voices have joined a leading member of the ruling administration in criticizing the remilitarization of the Panama police and...
Top level resignation fingers Justice Minister
Another sign of internal rifts in Panama’s ruling party hierarchy emerged on the weekend with the resignation of the head...
Panama Mayor facing tough budget fight
The newly elected president of the Municipal Council of the city of Panama, says the council will not easily approve...
Arrest warrant extended for ex-spy chief hiding in Panama
The arrest warrant for a former director of Colombia’s secret police who was granted asylum in Panama by President Ricardo...
One dead four injured in canal expansion accident
One man was killed and four injured while working on the construction of the third set of locks of...
