Business leaders raise red flags on justice system and impunity
Panama’s Chamber of Commerce has sent the country a strong warning about the fragility of the justice system and the...
Month: September 2019
Trump impeachment shadow affects Panama
The president of the United States, Donald Trump, will face a political trial in the coming months. The leaders of...
BigMac testing veggieburgers
Six months after Burger King announced the introduction of its "Impossible" vegetarian burger The Mcdonald restaurant chain said Thursday, September...
Decision on ombudsman sexual harassment claims, due October 3
A National Assembly subcommittee created to analyze alleged acts of sexual harassment within the Ombudsman's Office, implicating current ombudsman, Alfredo...
Three alleged killers escape La Joya prison
Three alleged killers escaped from the La Joya prison on Friday night, September 27. They are: Yair Aldamir Restrepo Barrera,...
Firefighters stymied by water shortage as tourist icon burns
Firefighters from units of the Dolega and Boquete Fire Department were hampered by explosions in the main building and lack...
OPINION: Ombudsman’s office becoming a political reward
The Ombudsman's Office faces an institutional crisis. The entity, which was created more than two decades ago to defend the...
Five passengers hurt as Metrobus hits house
Five passengers were injured when a Metrobus plowed into a house in the Parque Lefevre district of Panama Viejo on...
Digicel fined $15,000 for false advertising
Panama’s consumer protection agency (Acodeco) has fined the Digicel telephone company $15,000, for repeated misleading advertising. The company offered...
Corruption suspect gets bail after 4 years dodging justice
A corruption suspect who has dodged the justice bullet for four years and is out of the country has been...
7-day high tide alert for Pacific coast
A seven- day high tide prevention alert for the Panama Pacific Coast was issued by the Civil Protection Service (Sinaproc)...
