A Panama Green Turtle with Head Laceration Rescued in Taboga
A green turtle (Chelonia mydas) was rescued in the waters of Taboga Island by the Specialized Multidisciplinary Team (EME –...
Young Man Dies After Being Hit by a Car in Boquete; Driver Under Investigation
Boquete Chiriquí: An 18-year-old man died early Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle in a traffic accident in the...
Ecuador in South America Closes its Borders to Combat Organized Crime
The Ecuadorian government stated that the closure of border crossings with Colombia and Peru responds "to national security criteria aimed at combating organized...
Panama Smuggling: An Illegal Business that Costs Up To $400 Million a Year
Panama's strategic location makes it a major transit hub for various types of smuggling, primarily drugs (especially cocaine), as well as cigarettes, arms, people,...
Panama’s Chinese Ambassador Expresses ‘Great Sorrow’ Over the Demolition of the Monument at the Bridge of the Americas Overlook
The Chinese monument at the Mirador de Las Américas (Bridge of the Americas Overlook) in Panama was recently demolished by local authorities Saturday December...
The Immediate Restoration of the Chinese Monument at the Bridge of the Americas Lookout, was Ordered by the Government of Panama
The Chinese monument near the Bridge of the Americas in Panama was often called the Chinese Lookout (Mirador Chino), a tribute celebrating...
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The Injunction Filed by Gaby Carrizo to Stop the Seizure of Assets was Assigned to María Eugenia López, With Whom He Allegedly Has Ties
Former Vice President of the Republic, José Gabriel Carrizo, filed a writ of habeas corpus before the Supreme Court of Justice against...
The Arraiján Mayor’s Office will take Legal Action Regarding the Road Blockage to the Beach
Through a statement, the Mayor's Office of the Arraiján district announced that it will sanction those responsible for blocking public access...
The IMA in Panama Activates Mega Rice Fairs this December 29 and 30 in Several Provinces
The Agricultural Marketing Institute (IMA) announced the holding of mega rice fairs on Monday, December 29 and Tuesday, December 30, as part of...
2026 is Shaping Up to be the Year of Job Growth in Panama
Just days before the end of 2025, the Minister of Labor, Jackeline Muñoz, assured that next year will be more favorable in...
Panama’s Rice Seed Certification Generates $18 Million in Revenue
The National Seed Committee (CNS) certified a total of 219,000 quintals of rice seeds during the period between November 2024 and October 2025, reported...