Unions plan to protest wiretap “show trial”
Panama’s National Front for the Defense of Economic and Social Rights (Frenadeso) has called for a demonstration at the...
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Assembly misspending “peanuts” says fingered lawmaker
The unveiling by Panama’s Comptroller of multi-millions of dollars misused by members of Panama’s legislature was described as “peanuts”...
Panama needs judges brave in the face of corruption – Transparency International
The Foundation for the Development of Citizen Freedom , the Panama chapter of Transparency International (TI) , said Friday that...
Panama hotels offer fifth night free to mark 500th anniversary
The Panama Hotel Association (Apatel) has launched a “Fifth night free,” promotion, to celebrate the 500 years of the founding...
No extension to investigate 82 prominent bribery recipients confirmed
The anti-corruption prosecutor Tania Sterling confirmed on Friday, August 9 that the Public Ministry now have in their hands the...
Deputy said abusing immunity with “falsehoods and ravings”
Controversial lawmaker Zulay Rodriquez has been accused of hiding behind her parliamentary immunity to insult and denigrate the administrator of...
Justice and Panama ex-president on trial
The TRIAL of former president Ricardo Martinelli alleged to have conducted illegal wiretapping and surveillance of over 150 Panamanians,...
Lethal Banana Fungus Sparks Colombia National Emergency
Colombia, one of the world's largest banana exporters, declared a national emergency on Thursday. August 8 after detecting an outbreak...
Martinelli trial verdict Friday at 5, prosecution calls for 21 years jail
With the prosecution calling for a 21-year jail term the verdict in the trial of former Panama president Ricardo Martinelli...
Supreme Court accepts sexual offense case against lawmaker
The plenary of the Supreme Court unanimously admitted on Thursday, August 8, a criminal complaint filed against PRD Arquesio Arias,...
