Freezing of newspaper assets reflects “a failed state”
The seizing of assets of Corporación La Prensa (Corprensa, publishers of La Prensa, recipient of multi awards for investigative reporting ...
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Ex-president grabs $1.13 million newspaper assets
Former Panama President , Ernesto Pérez Balladares, has seized shares and bank accounts of Corporación La Prensa, SA (Corprensa),totaling $1.13...
Chamber of Commerce denounces move against La Prensa
Panama’a Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (Cciap) has described the seizure of $1.3 million of assets of Corporación La...
Double dipping while others beg
While much of the country goes through unthinkable financial sacrifices, a privileged group of elected officials enjoys juicy double wages....
Five multinationals establish HQs in Panama
The establishment of five headquarters of multinational companies with an initial investment of $38 million has been approved by The...
Early restart of flights from Panama in the clouds
Don’t expect to see commercial airlines from 89 destinations arriving in or leaving Panama anytime soon. The International Air Transport...
Martinelli participation in Odebrecht bribes “is clear”
Martinelli participation in Odebrecht bribes “is clear” Former President Ricardo Martinelli, charged with money laundering did not appear for his...
Private school strands students, staff, parents
Parents of over 200 students who were attending what was once considered an elite private school in Panama Pacifico have...
Minister uses engineer title without endorsement
Panama’s beleaguered Minister of Public Works (MOP), Rafael Sabonge already under fire for alleged scandals linked to the construction the...
Ex-president Varela faces money laundering investigation
Former Panama President Juan Carlos Varela (2014-2019), appeared on Thursday morning, July 2, at the Special Anti - Corruption Prosecutor's...
Two former presidents called to face corruption probes
Former President Ricardo Martinelli (2009-2014) was summoned by Anti-corruption prosecutors against Organized Crime, who are investigating the purchase of the...
Recovery plan slashes pay and perks for ruling elite
President Laurentino Cortizo and Vice President José Gabriel Carrizo will take a 50% cut in costs of representation for six months...
