Investigation of Figali laundering and drug connections continues
More allegations are surfacing against Panama businessman Jean Figali, sitting in jail while under investigation for laundering drug proceeds. (more…)
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Career diplomat gets the nod as new U.S. Ambassador to Panama.
A career diplomat who has served in Iraq and held posts in Colombia and Asia in the war on drugs...
UN report blasts development policies in Latin America
At a time when Environmental groups in Panama are protesting the easing of restrictions on mining exploration, a UN report...
Panama iournalist released from custody
Beware environmental critics. Veteran Panamanian journalist Carlos Núñez was released Wednesday after spending 19 days in jail. (more…)
Martinelli blames banana company for Bocas disturbances
Two days before a planned trip trip to Changuinola, President, Ricardo Martinelli, laid the blame for last week disturbances, which...
Ngbe Bugle get public apology for Ministers derogatoryremarks
Panama's Vice Minister of the Presidency,Maria Fabrega, has made a public apology to the Ngábe Bugle indigenous population for any...
Union calls for public inquiry into 7 deaths in Bocas conflict
The general secretary of the Contruction and Allied Workers Union (SUNTRACS), Genaro López, called on Wednesday for a public investigation...
Dream team not in place –Mayor asks for more time
From the sidelines With public attention and the media focused on the violent confrontations in Bocas del Toro, and the...
Warrants against 17 Panama strike leaders withdrawn
Panama's Assistant Attorney General, Ángel Calderón, has announced that the warrants issued for at least 17 union leaders, who supported...
Jaw jaw will replace war war in revision of Law 30 articles
Panama’s Cabinet moved swiftly on Tuesday evening (July 13) to approve a resolution to create a special commission to negotiate...
Panama’s national strike claimed to be 95 percent effective, Supreme Court picket planned
Panama's National Front for the Defense of Social Rights (Frenadeso) called an end to the peaceful national strike which shut...
Suspended Attorney General says her phone is being tapped
Panama's suspended Attorney General Ana Matilde Gomez, said Tuesday that she knows that, like some political leaders in the country,...
