5th draft adjustment, as drought costs canal $15 million
The fifth draft adjustment for neopanamax vessels, transiting the Panama Canal will kick in on April 30 creating estimated...
Month: April 2019
Cattle dying as Azuero drought continues
At least 20 cattle have died in the Macaracas district, of Los Santos, due to lack of water and...
Teen climate activist upbraids senators
The teen-Swedish activist Greta Thunberg told the Italian Senate on Thursday, April 18 that politicians congratulate her on her initiatives...
US-Panama talks pose new threats to Martinelli
Former President Ricardo Martinelli already facing trial for alleged illegal wiretapping, could face prosecution in at least seven other cases...
35,000 Task Force readies for Easter rush
Over 35,000 agents of the Joint Task Force are spread out across Panama to help guarantee the safety of the...
OPINION: Corruption threat to pensions
The defined benefit reserve fund of the Disability, Old Age and Death (IVM) program has its days counted. During...
Climate Change: :Attenborough warns we're running out of time
David Attenborough says we are running out of time to save the planet unless urgent action is taken on climate...
Judge assigned to Martinelli prosecution appeal
Judge Carlos R. Trujillo of the First Superior Court of Justice will be in charge of an appeal presented...
Ex-mayor convicted in park cleaning scam
Former Panama Mayor, Bosco Vallarino and two others have been declared by the Court of Auditors jointly responsible, for patrimonial...
Deputy said linked to gang leader sues for $1 million
PRD deputy Alfredo Fello Perez presented a civil lawsuit on Wednesday demanding the payment of $1 million by Corporación...
Peru Ex-president’s suicide renews spotlight on Odebrecht corruption links in Panama
The suicide of former Peruvian President Alan García, when he was to be arrested for alleged corruption offenses, has...
