Pele police procedures condemned by Bar Association
The recently introduced “Pele Police” devices which have led to the detention of citizens without cause are under attack again...
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Panamas license plate problem may get German solution
Panama’s missing license plates mess may be on the verge of solution. (more…)
The canny golden touch
The third richest man in the world, US investor Warren Buffett, is on the verge of recouping the $5bn investment...
Tunnel mooted for Cinta Costera expansion
A tunnel under Casco Veijo and leading to the Avenue De Las Poetas is the latest proposal for the third...
Journalists protest government threats to media figures
Panama journalists, from various media and guilds formed a human chain along Calle 50 at noon on Wednesday (Oct 20)...
Weak US dollar means big jump in Panama gasoline prices
The weakening US dollar has helped push the price of gasoline up for the fourth time in two months. (more…)
Panama whitewashes human rights report to UN Council
The recent crisis in Bocas del Toro, Panama left at least two people dead and hundreds of others injured including...
Environmental authority faces 2nd corruption investigation
Panama’s national environment authority (Anam), widely believed to give approval to doubtful projects in return for a “facilitator” payment, is...
UK group welcomes new partners to Panama
The Halcrow Group Ltd a leading British engineering consultancy, held a reception recently, at the residence of British Ambassador Richard...
Panamas Immigration director under investigation
Panama’s Immigration Director María Cristina González is under investigation for alleged crimes against individual freedom. (more…)
Court accepts lawsuits against presidential pardon
Two claims of unconstitutionality submitted in opposition to a presidential pardon granted to two television journalists. have been admitted by...
Proposal to hold mayor criminally responsible for garbage problem voted down
An attempt to hold Panama’s mayor criminally responsible for Panama’s garbage problem, was defeated in a vote at a meeting...
