Criminal complaint for media coverage of brokerage scandal
A criminal complaint launched against La Estrella by a government deputy is perceived as “intimidation” by many observers in Panama....
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Iron prosecutor and justice under pressure
While forecasts of economic growth filled the front page of La Prensa on the first day of the New Year,...
Malnutrition thrives under 10.5% growth rate
PANAMA'S economic growth of 10.5%, the highest in Latin America, is not reflected in indigenous areas, where malnutrition figures are...
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY: Money and Power
La Estrella, December 30 2012 Corruption scandals pursue the government,. That has been the relevant trend relevant for a whole...
Petaquilla denies Martinelli a shareholder
The narrative of the Financial Pacific scandal with allegations that President Martinelli was part of a scheme to manipulate share...
Banks superintendent calls for Supreme Court action in brokerage scandal.
THE SUPERINTENDENT of Panama’s Banks has asked the Supreme Court and the authorities to resolve the formalities related to Pacific...
71 years bringing light into a darkened world
A large multi-denominational congregation attended the 71st candlelight celebration at Balboa Union Church (BUC) on Christmas Eve. (more…)
Martinelli appointee downplays scandal allegations
Attorney General José Ayú Prado has downplayed allegations by Mayte Pellegrini, the main suspect in the embezzlement of funds at...
City still seeking bids for underground parking
A $4 - $5 million dollar project to build underground parking lots in Panama city has been left hanging out...
Metro Bus driver strike cuts service in half
Many passengers of the Metro Bus service faced waiting times even longer than usual on their return to work after...
President linked to financial scandal – report
What was believed to be an isolated case of financial fraud in a brokerage had mushroomed into a major scandal...
88 Christmas Eve violent deaths in Central America
AT LEAST 88 people died and 241 were injured in various incidents of violence in Central America during Christmas Eve...
