Moving Martyrs Day gets hostile reception
Citizens opposed to the moving of Martyrs’ Day from January 9 to January 7 to create a long weekend, met...
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Mounting attacks on freedom of expression
At least 60 attacks on freedom of expression, including public statements, claims and lawsuits against journalists and media, were reported...
Martinelli links to scandal not a work of fiction – Eisenmann
Allegations tying President Ricardo Martinelli to the Financial Pacific scandal are "not a work of fiction," as the president has...
Comptroller not keeping tabs on government
Former Panama Comptroller, Carlos Vallarino said Sunday, January 5 that the person currently heading the office, Gioconda Torres de Bianchini,...
Pacific Financial propped up with $12.2 million
In the midst of investigations into criminal charges of money laundering, forgery and fraud, Pacific Financial managers (FP) have announced...
Key player in brokerage investigation missing
A man who could play a key role in the investigation of the Financial Pacific (FP) brokerage, has been missing...
Goodies handout: tradition or misappropriation?
“Discretionary items” handed out by deputies are a form of misappropriation of public funds and should be banned says the...
Panamas judicial system takes another hit
President Martinelli’s decision to remain silent about allegations linking him to insider trading seems to be fuelling the storm of...
Park administrator acquitted in case of disappearing sculptures
The ex-administrator of the park where 42 bronze figures valued at $250,000, were stolen and melted down, has been acquitted...
Panamas image hit by continuing scandals
Reports on Panama’s latest scandal are appearing around the world as news agencies from as far apart as Argentina pick...
President accused of intervention in judicial investigation
President, Ricardo Martinelli, has been directly involved in the investigation of Pacific Financial brokerage by the public prosecutor said La...
Criminal complaint for media coverage of brokerage scandal
A criminal complaint launched against La Estrella by a government deputy is perceived as “intimidation” by many observers in Panama....
