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...
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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...
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...
