Goodies handout: tradition or misappropriation?
“Discretionary items” handed out by deputies are a form of misappropriation of public funds and should be banned says the...
Month: January 2013
Panamas judicial system takes another hit
President Martinelli’s decision to remain silent about allegations linking him to insider trading seems to be fuelling the storm of...
Park administrator acquitted in case of disappearing sculptures
The ex-administrator of the park where 42 bronze figures valued at $250,000, were stolen and melted down, has been acquitted...
Panamas image hit by continuing scandals
Reports on Panama’s latest scandal are appearing around the world as news agencies from as far apart as Argentina pick...
President accused of intervention in judicial investigation
President, Ricardo Martinelli, has been directly involved in the investigation of Pacific Financial brokerage by the public prosecutor said La...
Criminal complaint for media coverage of brokerage scandal
A criminal complaint launched against La Estrella by a government deputy is perceived as “intimidation” by many observers in Panama....
Iron prosecutor and justice under pressure
While forecasts of economic growth filled the front page of La Prensa on the first day of the New Year,...
Malnutrition thrives under 10.5% growth rate
PANAMA'S economic growth of 10.5%, the highest in Latin America, is not reflected in indigenous areas, where malnutrition figures are...
