Opinion: Nature’s toll on trade – the Panama Canal climate crisis
(Opinion) The Panama Canal, an engineering marvel and linchpin of global commerce has been under severe duress recently.
August 20, 2023Topic
Panama news
Martinelli brothers’ parliamentary candidacy could take Odebrecht case to Panama’s Supreme Court
The Central American Parliament (Parlacen) is reviewing a request from two sons of former Panamanian President, Ricardo Martinelli.
August 11, 2023
Drought forces Panama Canal to limit daily passage to 32 ships
Due to insufficient rainfall, the Panama Canal Authority has reduced the number of vessels permitted to cross the interoceanic route...
July 30, 2023
Indigenous king from Panama faces possible dethronement after conviction
Reynaldo Alexis Santana, the ruler of the indigenous Naso Tjër Di region in Panama, situated near the Costa Rican border,...
July 29, 2023
Panama government proposes 18.7% budget increase for 2024
The Panamanian government has outlined a budget proposal for 2024 amounting to US$32.754 billion, reflecting an 18.7% rise compared to...
July 28, 2023
Panama offers U.S. assistance in stabilizing semiconductor supply chain
Panama's government has expressed readiness to assist the U.S. in bolstering the resilience and diversity of its semiconductor supply chain.
July 25, 2023
Panama’s ex-President Martinelli sentenced to over 10 years, claims conviction was politically motivated
Former Panamanian president Ricardo Martinelli, sentenced to 10 years and 6 months for money laundering, declared his innocence, suggesting his...
July 18, 2023
Martín Torrijos of Panama’s People’s Party confirmed as presidential candidate for 2024
Former President Martín Torrijos' (2004-2009) candidacy for the May 2024 general elections in Panama was confirmed by the Popular Party...
July 17, 2023
Panama opens the first digital free zone for data services in the Americas
Panama has launched its first digital free zone, the Panama Digital Gateway, in the capital city.
July 13, 2023