Borders with Canada and Mexico stay closed as US struggles with virus
The United States borders with Canada an Mexico will remain closed for most trips at least until August 20 said...
Month: July 2020
Rush to create new facilities as hospitals overflow
The adaptation of the Figali convention center in Amador, to a 160-bed medical for center patients with Covid-19 is near...
OPINION – Legislators highlight their mediocrity
In the midst of the health crisis, have the enormous political uncertainty, and the chain of judicial surprises that plague...
Hoteliers want “hotel hospital“ cleaning contract halted
The Panama Hotel Association (Apatel )has called for the immediate suspension of the “unacceptable contract signed by the Ministry of...
Weapons of war seizure could put top officials behind bars
"Operation Fury" leading to the seizure of dozens of weapons of war could lead to former high ranking security chiefs...
Sahara dust continues over Panama
Microparticles of dust from the Sahara were still hanging in the skies over the capital city and parts of some...
Top ex-cops charged following arms trafficking raids
AFTER a 12-hour marathon Imputation hearing that ended at 2 am on Thursday, July 16 three of Panama’s former top...
Tsunami check after 5,9 quake near Isla Coiba
A 5.9 earthquake with its epicenter near the Island of Coiba in Veraguas was felt in many parts of Panama...
Ex-president attends medical evaluation requested by prosecutor
Facing pushback from anti-corruption prosecutors after presenting three medical certificates to inhibit his appearance to face two money-laundering investigations, ex-president...
When a "hospital" hotel becomes health risk
The Minister of Health and the Office of the Presidency are dodging questions about the direct hiring of a company...
Odds shorten on July re-opening of Tocumen International
The odds are getting shorter for an early return of commercial flights to Tocumen International as the airport management is...
