Panama in danger of becoming banana republic – analyst
Panama’s president "is buying the support of people with subsidies, while destroying democratic institutions’ reports a a Miami newspaper. (more…)
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Jazz Festival celebrates end of an era in Casco Viejo
Panama’s Jazz Festival which has continued to grow in world stature for the last nine years, will convert. Casco Viejo,...
Fresh concerns for bridge traffic
A visible 35 meter widening crack and signs of collapse in one of the roads leading to the bridge of...
Civil groups and politicians oppose new justice chamber
The creation of a Fifth Chamber would give the president complete control of the Supreme Court says the Citizens Alliance...
Staff suspect something fishy in mayors inspection visit
Panama’s newly ensconced mayor, Roxana Méndez, took her broom to the Seafood market on Avenida Balboa on Thursday January 19...
Striking workers not affecting canal traffic
The continuing strike of 4,000 workers involved in the construction of new locks for the Panama canal will not affect...
When the going gets rough Newt gets rougher
POLITICAL ANALYSTS and commentators have pointed to dirty tricks during Panama's last presidential election campaign organized by veterans of US...
Ex-president proud of pardoning terrorist suspects
Within days of controversial statements in support of President Ricards Martinelli, former president of Mireya Moscoso, stepped into another political...
Year of the Dragon celebrations open to all
By Lourdes Quijada If you’ve already given up on those new year’s resolutions, you can get a second chance before...
Poison victims contemplate road closures
Road closures on key highways,are being studied by relatives of victims of the diethylene glycol scandal which killed nearly 200...
70% don’t beleve president’s version of Bosco resignation
In spite of the protestations of government spin merchants, 70% of Panamanians believe the resignation of Mayor Bosco Vallarino was...
Ex-president supports Martinelli ruling style
Former president Mireya Moscoso broke with the country’s Vice President and leader of the party to which she belongs and,...
