China Issues New Threats to Block Panama Canal Ports Deal
The Wall Street Journal’s Costas Paris and Jack Pitcher reported that “China’s government is threatening to block a deal that would transfer...
POLITICS
A Decisive Day in the Future for Saúl Méndez’s Asylum at the Bolivian Embassy
This Saturday morning, July 19, it was announced that this will be a crucial day for the asylum of the...
China Defends its Role in the Region and Responds to Criticism from the US Ambassador to Panama
The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Panama issued a statement in response to recent statements by the U.S. ambassador,...
‘Growing Chinese Influence’ – US Congressmen Send Letter to Panama’s Maritime Authority
Panama City: The U.S. House Select Committee on China sent a letter this week, pictured below, to the administrator of the Panama Maritime...
Labor Minister Muñoz: “There is no Organization More Anti-Union than Suntracs.”
“I've been asked many times if I'm afraid of them... Of course, you have no idea how they came... they...
Panama Deputies Question Attack on Representative – Police Director Closes Ranks in Defense of Officers
The conflict between members of the National Police and the representative of Tocumen, Arielis Barría, which occurred during a protest over the lack of water in the...
“We Cannot and Should Not Lose a Banana Plantation Job in Bocas del Toro” says Martinelli
According to the president of Realizando Metas, a banana plantation job in Bocas del Toro cannot and should not be...
Uncertainty Continues in the Panama School System Despite the Return to Classes
After 80 days on strike and a nearly lost first quarter, most teachers have returned to their jobs. However, uncertainty...
The Joint Military Exercises with the United States are “Temporary” According to Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha
Martínez-Acha downplayed tensions with Trump and asserted that relations with his administration have been established within a framework of mutual...
Patria Portugal a Former Ombudsman Could Receive a Reduced Jail Sentence in the Coming Days
On Monday, July 14, the Ministry of Government issued the list of 188 prisoners who are eligible to receive reduced sentences in the coming...
The Panamax Alpha 2025 Joint Exercise with Panama and the US Begins with Phase 1
Panama City: The military operation seeks to strengthen interoperability between forces and the protection of the Panama Canal. At the Teniente...
After 80 days of Teacher Strikes Panamanian Students Return to Classes – Teachers Return with a Taste of Defeat
A significant group of students returned to classes this Monday, July 14th, after teachers' unions signed an agreement with the...
