Panamas democratic development sliding
PANAMA’S ranking in the Index of Democratic Development in Latin America, has suffered a sharp decline since Ricardo Martinelli became...
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WHAT THE PAPERS SAY: An Alice in Wonderland tea party
DO I REALLY live in the world’s greatest democracy? It is hard to believe it while watching the shenanigans in...
Nearly 800 affeccted by floods in Panama City region
LANDSLIDES, Flooding and constant rains accompanied by strong winds that have affected the country during the last few days have...
Highway blockade lifted as evictions begin
THE PAN AMERICAN Highway, which had been blocked by indigenous protestors at five locations in Madugandí county reopened late Tuesday...
Naming of water bill lagards brings flood of payments
THE NAMING OF defaulters who have not paid their water bills produced a flood of payments in September totaling $700,000...
Nurses prepare to join striking doctors
NURSES are expected to join 25,000 striking doctors and medical professionals on on Wednesday October 2 . The strike was...
Confirmation that Panamanian is a FARC leader
PANAMA’S Minister of Security José Raúl Mulino and Colombian Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzón confirmed Monday, September 30, that a...
Civil Defense authority issues green alert
A GREEN ALERT has been issued by the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) following continued heavy rain that has swollen...
Varela says social improvements claimed by CD were his
TWO PROGRAMS touted by the Democratic Change Party (CD) as improving the lives of Panamanians were in fact the initiatives...
Atypical rain floods homes, streets and damages cars
“Atypical” rain floods homes, streets and damages cars HEAVY RAINS on Sunday, September 29 caused the Panama city sewer system...
Panamanian deserter said to lead FARC unit
Colombian Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzón Bueno arrives in Panama, Monday September 30 to meet with his counterpart, José Raúl...
The fading light of a political hopeful
THE FLICKERING FLAME of Social Development Minister Guillermo Ferrufino’s political ambitions appears to be nearing extinction. (more…)
