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Ceasing Mining Activity Raised Unemployment in Coclé, Columbus (Colón) and Chiriquí 
Ceasing Mining Activity Raised Unemployment in Coclé, Columbus (Colón) and Chiriquí 
Panama scores high on Interpol most wanted list
Thirty five Panamanians are on the "most wanted" list of international criminals sought by Interpol, but its closest neighbors, are...
Poverty stricken adolescent girls can become a force for change
Un-planned parenthood, leading to early marriage or single motherdom, followed by multiple partnerships is endemic in Panama.A dispatch from the...
Government acknowledges mistakes in the handling of Bocas crisis
The Government of Panama has acknowledged its mistakes in the handling of the crisis in Bocas del Toro which left...
President denies being booed by soccer crowd
During Panama’s Jazz Festival,mayor Bosco Vallarino was roundly booed by the crowd. President Ricardo Martinelli denied media reports that he had...
Investigation opened into Bocas deaths and injuries
Giuseppe Bonissi, the stand in for suspended Attorney General Ana Matilde Gomez, revealed on Friday, July 16, the opening of...
Strike three President blames media for Bocas del Toro problems
President, Ricardo Martinelli, on Thursday decided to shoot the messenger. He lashed out hard against the country's media, accusing them...
“Paradise Lost.” -Tourism takes a Bocas hit
Letter to the Editor: We are North Americans who visited Panama as tourists in June. We loved the amazing beauty...
Security Minister must answer to the country for police action
What the papers say La Prensa July 15 With an irresponsibility that is unprecedented in democratic Panama, the national government...
Private hospital pharmacies stocking expired drugs
Worried about your medication? You should be after a government watchdog, acting to protect consumers reported multiple cases of expired...
Investigation of Figali laundering and drug connections continues
More allegations are surfacing against Panama businessman Jean Figali, sitting in jail while under investigation for laundering drug proceeds. (more…)
Career diplomat gets the nod as new U.S. Ambassador to Panama.
A career diplomat who has served in Iraq and held posts in Colombia and Asia in the war on drugs...
UN report blasts development policies in Latin America
At a time when Environmental groups in Panama are protesting the easing of restrictions on mining exploration, a UN report...