Ministry annuls failed mining contract
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has annulled the Molejón mining project concession, granted to the Petaquilla Gold company, transferred...
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Panama’s catastrophic mining deals
What happened with the Molejón mine, which was under the responsibility of Minera Petaquilla, thanks to a law contract granted...
New covid cases pass 500 for third day
On Friday, May 14, the Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported 588 new covid -19 infections after the application of 10,155...
Martinelli’s son files two appeals to stall extradition to US
Luis Enrique Martinelli Linares, detained in Guatemala for 10 months, presented two appeals to prevent his eventual extradition to the...
OPINION: Government belt needs more tightening
The Government's announcement to contain spending of $125 million is an effort, but it is very, very far from being...
WHO warns against abandoning mask in high transmission areas
AFP - A day after the US said farewell to the mask the WHO said on Friday, that those vaccinated...
Face shields and no talking on buses from Monday
Starting Monday, May 17, face shields will be mandatory on public transport as Metro buses increase the maximum passenger occupancy to...
Second Colombia minister resigns
The Foreign Minister of Colombia, Claudia Blum, presented her irrevocable resignation when the government faces international condemnation for the violent...
Corridor Sur drug robbers missed 58 packs
A shooting on the Corridor Sur during the Thursday morning rush hour with witnesses reporting that when the targeted vehicle...
OPINION: Seeking leaders as investment plummets
Foreign direct investment plummeted last year. In this area, Panama was only able to raise just under $600 million (a...
Cop who killed George Floyd could face harsh sentence
AFP - A judge o Wednesday established several aggravating circumstances against white police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted of the...
Banco General has weathered the crisis – Fitch
The Fitch Ratings agency has affirmed Banco General's risk rating at BBB-, with a negative outlook. Fitch considers that Banco...
