Costa Rica’s New Maximum-Security Mega-Prison Imitating Bukele’s in El Salvador.
"Costa Rica needed a prison where public authority governs, not criminals." Costa Rican President Laura Fernández inaugurated a maximum security...
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The Young Panama Woman Injured by a Falling Wall During the Earthquake, Awakens.
This young woman (21-22 years old) suffered severe injuries during the earthquake and was transported by helicopter from Las Tablas...
Construction will Proceed on the San Miguelito Cable Car Project.
President Mulino has issued the order to proceed with the construction of the San Miguelito cable cars, which will enable...
Panama’s José “Chema” Caballero in the News.
New York Yankees infielder José "Chema" Caballero has launched an urgent fundraising and relief campaign to support the victims of...
World Class Bird Watching in Panama.
Ask any serious bird watcher about birds in Panama. They will agree that it is a world class birdwatching paradise....
Panama’s Inclusion in the Android Earthquake Alerts System.
President José Raúl Mulino announced that Panama has been included in a free android tool that detects earthquakes and can...
Urgent Cleanups in Panama Cemeteries Affected by the Earthquake.
The Ministry of Health (Minsa) has started clean up actions in the cemeteries of Soná Centro and Hicaco, in the...
Panama’s Flora Diversity
Panama ranks among the richest botanical regions in the Americas due to its position as a land bridge connecting North...
What Happens When aTsunami Warning is Issued?
Enhanced Monitoring (Vigilance): This is triggered after significant seismic events. Agencies track sea levels and issue preventative warnings to coastal...
The Preliminary Numbers Have Been Reported from the Earthquake – 11,460 People Affected and 1,250 Homes Damaged.
On Friday, October 9, 2026, Panama registered a magnitude 7.5 earthquake at 12:56 pm, according to the Institute of Geosciences...
Where is the Aid for Earthquake Affected Communities?
The earthquake on Friday, October 9, opened a rift within the ruling party. Humanitarian aid is not reaching communities in...
Rising Demand for Local Culture, Nature and Smaller Destinations Tripadvisor Data Shows.
Tripadvisor’s 2026 Mid-Year Experiences Trends Report found that craft classes were the fastest-growing experience category during the first six months...
