Ombudsman Calls for Calm and an End to Violence in Bocas del Toro Strike
Two months after the start of the crisis of protests and strikes, and after the implementation of "Operation Omega" in Bocas del Toro,...
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Panama’s Education Minister Lucy Molinar Warned that the School Year for Children could be in Jeopardy
90% of schools are open to the risk of losing the school year. During the indefinite teachers' strike that began...
Bocas del Toro is where Francisco Smith Appears Before the Judge of Guarantees – Omega Op 3rd Day
At 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, the hearing for Francisco Smith, general secretary of the Banana Industry Workers Union...
Bocas del Toro – Journalists Attacks – Journalism Unions Condemnation
With deep concern and absolute firmness, the National Journalism Council, the Forum of Journalists for Freedom of Expression and Information, the Panamanian Broadcasting...
“Stop Interfering” in the Affairs of Latin American Countries – A Request from Beijing to the United States
Guo Jiakun pictured below, a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, urged Washington on Monday, on behalf of Beijing, to...
Possible Relocation of Albrook Airport – Disruption by the Construction of the Panama-David Railway
Recently, Henry Faarup, in charge of the Panama-David railway project, commented that the possibility of moving the Albrook airport to...
In Panama 149 People Were Arrested and 7 Weapons Seized by the National Police
Local police throughout the country have had a busy weekend so far. In the last 24 hours, as part of...
Panama Government Deploys Operation Omega Saturday June 14 in Bocas del Toro
This Saturday, June 14, the National Government activated “Operation Omega”, a strategic deployment to restore free traffic in the province,...
House Arrest Ordered for Panama’s Indigenous Leader Toribio García Jiménez
The hearing to review the guarantees of indigenous leader Toribio García Jiménez, who was arrested, began around 10:00 a.m. At this hearing held...
Panama with a $25 Million Loan is Planning a New Maritime Strategy
The nation of Panama has 8,822 vessels flying the Panamanian flag. The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), as part of an...
Closures Persist in Bocas del Toro Despite Agreement; Mulino Announces Intervention
Despite the agreement signed this week between Francisco Smith, general secretary of the Union of Banana, Agricultural, and Related Business...
Optimism is Strong amongst Panama Authorities Regarding the European Recommendation to Remove Panama as a Tax Haven
The European Commission's recommendation to remove Panama from the list of countries at high risk for money laundering and terrorist financing has...
