Deforestation follows Government sale of protected land
Deforestation in an area zoned for "non development" in Balboa, Ancon, is upsetting residents and environmentalists. (more…)
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Feuding cabinet ministers an in house problem Martinelli
The public dispute between Education Minister Lucy Molinar and Minister of Public Security José Raúl Mulino that arose following a...
Security Minister denies militarized police a threat to democracy
“The National Police are not politicized nor a risk factor for our democracy," said Panama’s Public Security Minister, Jose Raul...
PanamabDems election watch as Canada braces for refugees
The eyes of the world will be focused on the US presidential election today (November 6) and Panama is no...
Transexuals need surgery to change identity card
Six men in Panama have managed to obtain woman identity cards after the authorities ascertained that they have undergone sex...
Rain adds to Monday traffic woes
With more than 55,000 vehicles heading back to Panama, on Monday November 4 heavy rain and multiple car accidents caused...
Return of militarism say critics of Sunday parade
A near two hour display of military force during the weekend independence parades of schoolchildren, angered a cabinet member and...
Crisis of confidence in Panama – Archbishop
Panama has is a crisis of confidence that has become a ubiquitous virus".said Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa. He was speaking...
A look back at a genuine “Panamanian” hero
When expats are exposed to Panama's rich history it usullly refers to the acts of earlier "foreigners". from Balboa's discovery...
2,300 years old Panama treasures for sale on internet
Panamanian archeological treasures dating back as far as 300 BC have been recovered after appearing in an internet auction. (more…)
Colon flag bearers don black headbands in national parade
What should have been a day of celebration in Colon, became a mournful reminder of the deaths of three protesters...
Police in Colon were doing their job police chief
While Panama’s Ombudsman has condemned police violation of civil rights during the recent Colon protests, the Police Director says the...
