Nurses Announce National Strike, Demanding Repeal of Social Security Law 462
Panamanian nurses began picketing this week and will march to the Presidential Palace on May 9. They warn of a...
BUSINESS
More than 50 Panamanian Enterprises and MSMEs receive Seed Capital thanks to CABEI, the European Union, and the Government of Germany
Panama City, May 2025: More than 50 entrepreneurs and micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) will benefit from the Regional...
Panamanian Protesters Condemn Deal to Station U.S. Troops around Panama Canal
Protesters took to the streets of Panama City Wednesday to condemn the signing of a memorandum between the U.S. and...
Defying Arrests and Repression, the Indefinite National Strike Continues in Panama
The measure seeks to repeal Panama’s recently passed pension reform law and oppose the US project to establish military bases...
Panama Canal Reduces Slots in May for Maintenance as Tariffs Slow Traffic
HOUSTON: The Panama Canal will close the west lane of the Pedro Miguel lock for five days later this month...
Tariff Increases Draw the World’s Attention to Panama
The United States (US) tariff increase has caused global trade to focus on Panama; several American and South American companies...
Amoacss of Panama will be going On Strike this May 5th
The Association of Dentists and Related Doctors of the Social Security Fund (Amoacss) declared a nationwide militant strike starting this...
Stores in Panama must now Display the Final Price and Respect Real Promotions
Every establishment or sales channel in Panama must clearly and prominently display the total cash price of goods and services,...
Declaration Signed Rejecting the Memorandum of Understanding Between the US and Panama
A group of political party and organization leaders, former presidential candidates, representatives, internationalists, and other civil society actors issued a...
The Effects of US Tariffs are Beginning to take their Toll on Chinese Industries & Panama Canal
The effects of US tariffs are beginning to take their toll on Chinese industries, with production cuts, layoffs, and even...
Comptroller Flores Confirmed the Withholding of Checks from Principals in Exchange for Lists of Striking Teachers
Panama City: Comptroller General Anel Flores announced strict measures against school principals who failed to submit attendance reports following the recent teacher strike. Flores...
Mitradel of Panama Halts Cash Payments to Suntracs and Audits Union Funds
The Ministry of Labor and Workforce Development (Mitradel) has decided to halt cash payments of union dues, deducted from workers'...
