Panama banker questioned for 9 hours in laundering probe
Prominent Panama banker Juan Antonio Niño was questioned by anti-corruption prosecutors for nine hours on Thursday, October 8 as part...
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Corruption prosecutors seek information on ex-airport boss and ex-president in laundering probe
The Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, investigating the Odebrecht bribery scandal has requested new information from the Electoral Tribunal (TE) involving...
Sunday total lockdown stays until further notice
The Ministry of Health (Minsa) has announced that Sunday’s total lockdown will continue until further notice backtracking on its earlier...
Chinese Currency Leaps to Four-Year Record on Biden Win Beliefs
Buoyed by a post-pandemic return to work — and the increasing confidence of investors that Joe Biden may win the...
Spending rules eased for local authorities
While local authorities welcome the relaxing of contracting rules enabling them to dip into “petty cash” for minor purchases, civil...
Facebook cuts Trump campaign fake comments
AFP, Washington Facebook has dismantled a fake voter manipulation campaign in favor of President Donald Trump 26 days before...
Medical supplies may cross Costa-Rica border closed 9 days
Medical supplies may cross Costa-Rica border closed 9 days After nine days of closure f the border between Panama and...
Cinemas. swimming pools, casinos among Oct.12 re-openings
Cinemas, theaters, libraries, hotels, swimming pools, and casinos are among activities that will be allowed to reopen on Monday, October...
Only 38% of hotels plan October opening, 60% of workforce slashed
While Panama hotels are working on bio-security protocols to enable guests to feel safe, only 36 percent will re-open their...
Capping interest rates could create bank exodus
The approval of a Bill 420, establishing a ceiling of 1.5%. monthly on interest rates, could see foreign banks leaving...
5-yeqr license plates bill moves ahead
A bill to extend the validity of Panama vehicle license plates to five years was approved in Third Reading in...
