Killing of two young lawyers was a mistake – informant
The gunning down of two young lawyers in Panama last month was a mistake as two rival gangs were involved...
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Happy kids at childrens hospital a relief from political bile
By David Young A visit to the Hospital Del Nino on Thursday, September provided a welcome relief from the political...
Nearly 60% believe President involved in Paitilla land deal
Nearly 60 percent of Panamanians think "President Ricardo Martinelli and his associates are involved with the free transfer of land...
Panama Mayors job in danger
Bosco Vallarino’s troubled reign as mayor of Panama is endangered, not for his frequent missteps but because of politics. (more…)
Acrimony and Dissent in assembly marathon session
Panama’s political turmoil continued through the week, and on Friday led to a 21 hour marathon session of the National...
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY: The 9/11 conspiracy truthers
Panama has it’s own conspiracy theories when it comes to politics, highlighted in the recent political turmoil brought to a...
Presidents approval ratings plummet: survey
The firing of Juan Carlos Valera from his role as Foreign Minister, and the break up of the governing alliance,...
Cultural Chief axed by Martinelli
The Latest head to roll in Panama’s administrative blood letting is Maria Eugenia Herrera, CEO of the National Institute of...
Martinelli speaks to the nation on government crisis
The president, Ricardo Martinelli, went on national TV Thursday night (September 1) to give his interpretation of the government crisis...
Martinelli made personal threats say deputies
President Ricardo Martinelli has personally threatened representatives of the Panameñista (now opposition) Party say two deputies. (more…)
No apple for moonlighting teacher
Benedict Garrett, 31, an East London teacher caught moonlighting as a stripper and porn movie star, was told by the...
Opposition within the government and in the assembly
Panama’s new opposition leader Juan Carlos Varela said his party "will make a responsible political opposition and not engage in...
