Strong Earthquake at 7.4 Shakes Colombia and is Felt in Panama
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia on Monday morning, August 10, and was felt in various parts of Panama City. ...
Month: August 2026
Due to an Earthquake, Twenty People are Reported Dead in Two Cities in Central Colombia.
At least 20 people died this Monday in Pereira and Manizales, two cities in central Colombia, one of the areas...
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Color Game Online Shows Why Filipino Traditions Still Matter in the Digital Age
Guest Contribution - Color Game Online is often viewed as another form of digital entertainment, but its growing popularity reflects...
Kary Morrell Camargo of Panama is a Talented Shooter.
Kary Morrell Camargo of Panama won first place in the Optics Lady and Class D categories at the 2026 RTIC...
Due to Potential Damage to Bijao Beach in Panama the Ministry of the Environment Halts Construction of a Hotel Project
On August 8, 2026, Panama's Ministry of the Environment (MiAmbiente) ordered the immediate halt of construction on a stormwater and...
Panama and Allied Countries Simulate Air and Sea Assaults to Protect the Canal: It is Panamax 2026.
PANAMAX 2026 is a multinational military exercise led by Panama and sponsored by the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), running from...
The Panama Canal Explains Why 47.5 Feet is a Scary Number for East Coast Ports.
Drier weather and drought conditions are expected to complicate supply chain operations on key water routes from Panama to Europe....
Panama Activates Operation “Steel Shield” to Reinforce the Border with Colombia
Panama activated Operation "Steel Shield" (Escudo de Acero) to reinforce territorial control, increase security, and counter transnational organized crime—such as...
On Isla Cañas in Panama Park, Rangers Protect 882 Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Eggs
A total of 882 olive ridley turtle eggs were protected by park rangers from the Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) during a night...
To Boost its Free Trade Zones, Panama Aims to Update its Legal Framework
With 19 free trade zones in operation and six more under development, Panama is consolidating this special regime as a...
76 Undeclared Gold Bars Detected by Panama Immigration Officials from Three Venezuelans
Panama’s National Migration Service intercepted three Venezuelan passengers in transit at Tocumen International Airport carrying 76 undeclared gold bars. The...
