Hundreds of Guatemalan ex-military storm Congress demanding reparations
At least a dozen police officers and four journalists were injured in rioting in Guatemala on Tuesday when hundreds of...
October 20, 2021Topic
Central America
Ecuador’s purchases from Panama tripled in first seven months of 2021 over same period in 2020
In 2021, Panama became Ecuador's third largest supplier, surpassing Colombia, which was traditionally in that place
October 7, 2021
Disagreement in Panama over effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines
An intense debate on the effectiveness of the Covid-19 vaccines is taking place today in Panama among doctors and others,
October 5, 2021
Panama wants to reduce fuel imports and boost ethanol production
Panama plans to boost a clean energy plan by reincorporating ethanol in its gasoline and ceasing the use of heavy...
September 30, 2021
Panama Canal expected to contribute in 2022 more than US$2.5 billion to public coffers
The Panama Canal expects to collect revenues of US$4,2 billion in the fiscal year 2022 and make a contribution of...
September 30, 2021
Bank of Mexico raises interest rate to 4.75% reflecting inflation fears
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) on Thursday (30) raised the annual interest rate to 4.75%,...
September 30, 2021
Journalist of PM Noticias portal Manuel González is murdered in Mexico
The Mexican police have reported that journalist Manuel González Reyes, of the portal PM Noticias, has been shot dead in...
September 29, 2021
Brazil’s Odebrecht at risk of disqualification in Panama after alleged non-compliance with airport contract
The Brazilian multinational company Odebrecht, which has been splashed by multiple corruption scandals, lost a contract for the expansion of...
September 29, 2021
WTO creates panel to resolve trade dispute between Costa Rica and Panama
The World Trade Organization (WTO) agreed today to form an arbitration panel to resolve the dispute between Costa Rica and...
September 27, 2021