Public demonstration against Concentration of Power set for Wednesday
A public demonstration will be held in Panama on Wednesday to alert the country to the "concentration of power in...
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Muddied waters around AG suspension and her replacement
The waters around the suspension of Panama’s first woman Attorney General Ana Matilde Gomez, and the appointment by the government...
Dressing down on the international stage
The arrival of President Ricardo Martinelli in Honduras for the inauguration of that country’s new president showed him dressed in...
Concerns and criticisms swirl around Attorney General suspension
The appointment of a temporary replacement of Panama’s Attorney General, Ana Matilde Gomez, by the government, is against the constitution...
Supreme Court suspends Attorney General
Panama’s first woman Attorney General Ana Matilde Gomez has been suspended from office by the Supreme Court . (more…)
The carnival surrounding carnival
Like the Flying Dutchman, Panama’s annual carnival seems destined to wander eternally looking for salvation. (more…)
Infamous Diablos Rojos returning as school buses
Some of Panama’s infamous Diablo’s Rojos, renowned for their noise, smoke, drag racing, and traffic accidents, are rising from the...
Tougher anti.smoking laws under discussion
Panama is looking to extend the ban on smoking in public places. (more…)
Scandal ridden fund for the poor to be closed
Panama’s scandal ridden Fund for Social Investment, devised to help the poor, but used as a feeding trough by politicians,...
Former presidents facing hard times
It’s not a good time for ex-presidents. Panama’s Ernesto Pérez Balladares is planning to appeal his house arrest order before...
Assembly to investigate vote buying allegations against judges
Supreme court judges Winston Spadafora and Alberto Cigarruista must assume responsibility for defending themselves before the National Assembly for allegedly...
Panama sends more aid to Haiti
A team of six orthopedic specialists, accompanied by three paramedics and three rescue workers became the firsr official users of...
