Measures Urgently Needed to Confront Panama Canal Water Crisis
The Panama Canal is exposed to extreme situations with climatic phenomena that generate prolonged droughts and even floods in some...
Month: June 2024
Carbon Negative: Panama Leads the Way
Human-induced global warming is arguably the most significant environmental concern in mankind's history. Caused largely by the burning of fossil...
A History of Juan Valdez Coffee – Part 2
Yesterday we left off discussing Cuban José Duval, a renowned theater and television artist who played the role of Juan...
Land of Proud and Brave Panamanians – A History of Juan Valdez Coffee
Juan Valdez was born in the 1950's, a quick flight away from Panama City in nearby Medellin Colombia, with the purpose...
Electricity Rate Increase for Panama July First is Suspended
Electricity rates will not increase for the second half of this year as of July 1st, and you can thank...
Travel and Tourism Industry to Generate 392,000 Jobs in Panama this Year
The World Travel and Tourism Council estimates that activity in Panama will be reinforced by air connectivity and the interest...
Panama Seeks to Update Human Trafficking Law
In an effort to strengthen care for victims of human trafficking, Panama has developed a draft project to update Law...
Mulino Promises to Restore and Strengthen the Nation
As José Raúl Mulino prepares to assume the presidency of Panama, he has made public his plans to address two...
Monkeys use Tools in Coiba National Park
UC Davis anthropologists have stumbled upon white-faced capuchin monkeys using stone tools, living on the tropical islands in Panama. Scientists...
Thousands of Weapons Used for Crime Destroyed in Panama
During the mandate of President Laurentino Cortizo (2019-2024) the country destroyed 42,276 firearms, 562,959 rounds of ammunition, 6,231 explosive devices...
Panama Enters the Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Panama enters the GBIF - Global Biodiversity Information Facility - an international network and data infrastructure funded by the world's...
Panama Canal – 32 Ships Daily in June, 34 Ships in July, and October Normal Traffic Levels
Drought-hit Panama Canal expects to resume normal traffic levels in October, says an official from the Canal. The Panama Canal...
