Public debt climbed 70%during Varela reign
WHOEVER takes over the reins of power in Panama after the May 5 election will be faced with a public...
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Latin America’s Presidential Hall of Shame
Former president Ricardo Martinelli facing trial for allegedly spying on about 150 of his fellow citizens during his government, (2009-2014),...
5th draft adjustment, as drought costs canal $15 million
The fifth draft adjustment for neopanamax vessels, transiting the Panama Canal will kick in on April 30 creating estimated...
Ex-mayor convicted in park cleaning scam
Former Panama Mayor, Bosco Vallarino and two others have been declared by the Court of Auditors jointly responsible, for patrimonial...
Peru Ex-president’s suicide renews spotlight on Odebrecht corruption links in Panama
The suicide of former Peruvian President Alan García, when he was to be arrested for alleged corruption offenses, has...
Ex-Minister to trial in $47.5 million overpricing case
Panama’s former Minister of Public Works, in the Marinelli administration, José "Pepe" Suárez and Jorge Luis Sánchez have been...
No compensation for pirate buses – ATTT
As the crackdown continues on pirate buses attempting to operate on public transit routes continues The Transit Authority (ATTT), has...
Questions on controversial oil terminal ownership ignored
Members of an environmental advocacy group were blocked from a Monday, April 15 press conference called by Bona Pacific Corp....
Chinese and Spanish bids for new children’s hospital
After years of delay, and ongoing pleas and protests the staff of Panama’s crumbling children’s hospital can now expect to...
Waterless Sunday for city hospitals, homes, businesses
Some current presidential candidates are promising, like Juan Carlos Varela the sitting leader, to solve the country’s recurrent water problems....
80% of Colon oil slick contained
Some 80% of the oil spilled in an area near the port of Cristóbal, in Colón. Has been mopped up...
