Supreme Court admits four more unconstitutionality claims against mining law
Four new claims of unconstitutionality against Law 406 of October 20, 2023, have been admitted by the Supreme Court,...
Month: October 2023
Mining protests swell as they enter 9th day
Tuesday, October 31, marks the ninth day of nationwide closures and protests rejecting the opencast mining contract . Far...
Mining protests cause shutdown of Patriotic Parades
The Ministry of Education (Meduca) reported "that after conversations and approaches with parents and directors of official and private schools...
Nurses plan staggered strike from Wedneday
The National Association of Nurses of Panama (Anep) agreed to go on a staggered work stoppage after a meeting...
First Quantum shares plunge as Cortizo announces referendum
The shares of the Canadian mining giant First Quantum Minerals plummeted by up to 36% on the Toronto Stock Exchange...
Teachers call indefinite strike – construction workers return to street
The unions that are in the streets protesting and closing roads announced Sunday night that they will continue with...
Mining protests continue – provincial bus services frozen
Despite the announcement by President Laurentino Cortizo of a referendum to define the future of Law 406 (which establishes...
OPINION: Lessons learned in a tumultuous week
Panama is experiencing a social and political crisis that has grown over time and is not only a reflection...
562 face vandalism charges during protests
The Novey Company on Calle 50 in the capital was among businesses vandalized across the country following demonstrations on...
OPINION: The ‘crisis’ glass has overflowed
On the eve of the celebration of the national holidays, the education authorities have not confirmed whether the parades...
Bikers ride to reject mining law as protests swell
Scores of motorcyclists, many sporting the shirt of the Panama national soccer Team paraded on Avenida Balboa with the Panama...
Panamanians abroad join fight against mining law
Panamanians abroad have joined the fight carried out by environmentalists, young people, union members, and civil society in rejection...
