Gun battle on Cinta Costera
The sort of shoot-em up event that for most is restricted to the movie screens came to life on the...
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A reputation heading for the garbage heap
From the sidelines Nine months after taking office, the scandal plagued rule of Mayor Bosco Vallarino seems to be heading,...
What the papers say: Panamas Mayor
Hoy por Hoy. La Prensa Apr 20 …The actions of the mayor of Panama, seeking a solution to the serious...
Government and Transit Authority not responsible for deaths on burning bus
The families of 18 people burned to death on public transit in 2006, will not be compensated by the State...
Weekend traffic snarls not due to demonstrators
Here, there and everywhere Accidents, and road repair led to traffic jams in many sectors of the city on Monday,...
Wheels of justice grind slowly
More than six months have passed since prosecutors submitted an application for the opening of a murder case against former...
Water shortage killing cattle
Cattle are dying in Cocle Province because of lack of water say farmers. (more…)
A bank account of ex-president frozen
The bank account of Shelf Holding Inc., owned by former President, Ernesto Pérez Balladares has been frozen by the The...
Nepotism alive and well in the National Assembly
In an era of “change” nepotism is alive and well in theNational Assembly where wives, sons, nephews, and even brothers...
Kiwanis provide necessities for country school
Out and about Few expats have any idea how underserviced many Panamanian schools are, and members of civic organizations who...
Citizens groups feeling intimidated by government reactions
Many of Panama’s citizens groups feel frightened and intimidated by the way, the government has reacted to criticism and dissent...
What the papers say: A call for tolerance
La Prensa : Hoy por hoy April 17: The constant attacks from public servants on unions and civil society organizations...
