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...
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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...
Good news shrouded in the smoke of protests
Very good news for Panama has gone almost unnoticed, given the persistent and progressive protests against the mining contract...
World famed rapper turns to Panama crisis
The Puerto Rican rapper Residente has already made his first appearance on social networks in relation to the current crisis...
Protestors blocking Pacora Bridge open “humanitarian corridor"
Protesters who have blocked the Pacora River bridge (eastern Panama) throughout the week announced Friday night that they would...
No excuses for abuse by police
The country is under strong social pressure that began with the rejection of the mining contract, but to which...
Young people swell the ranks of mining protestors
Friday saw the culmination of a week of protests across Panama by people from civil society and union members...
Private Enterprise Council calls on Cortizo to face up
The National Council of Private Enterprise (Conep) sitting in permanent session has called on the National Government to “face...
