By: Staff Writer January 19, 2024 The Panama Canal continues to battle through its worse drought in history, forcing shippers to change routes. It has also forced authorities to slash…
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OAS Launches Guide for the Investigation of Crimes of Human Trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants in Panama
September 15, 2023 The Organization of American States (OAS), through the Department against Transnational Organized Crime (DDOT) and with the support of the Canadian government, presented in Panama City the…
Panama Canal drought traps 200 plus ships!
By: Staff Writer August 25, 2023 The Panama Canal Drought has trapped over 200 ships in its muddy slush, some unable to move for over three weeks. Climate change is…
Former Panamanian Prez sentenced to 10 years for money laundering!
By: Staff Writer July 25, 2023 Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for money laundering, a development that could impact next year’s general…
Ex-President Sentenced as Panama Makes Progress Against Impunity
July 25, 2023 Former Panamanian president Ricardo Martinelli was sentenced to 10 years in prison for money laundering, putting him closer than ever to facing justice after years of avoiding…
US trade in trouble due to Panama Canal drought!
By: Staff Writer July 4, 2023 The Panama Canal is still drying up due to drought, making the important shipping way difficult to traverse and putting US trade at risk…
Drought threatens Panama Canal!
By: Staff Writer May 2, 2023 The Panama Canal is at risk of drying up due to the severe drought hitting Panama. The drought has forced authorities in Panama to…
Panama Achieves 50% Ocean Protection with Newly Expanded Banco Volcán Marine Protected Area
March 10, 2023 On March 2, 2023, during the opening ceremony of the 2023 Our Ocean Conference, Laurentino Cortizo, President of Panama, and Milciades Concepción, Minister of Environment, signed the decree to substantially…
Two police officers kidnapped in Panama gas riot!
By: Staff Writer July 22, 2022 Protesters have taken to the streets in Panama for the third straight week and are calling for President Laurentino Cortizo to resign over high…
Panama Assumes Chair of the Inter-American Council for Integral Development of the OAS
January 14, 2022 Panama today assumed the Chair of the Inter-American Council for Integral Development (CIDI) of the Organization of American States (OAS) for the first semester of 2022, in…
Panama’s Greatest Post-Pandemic Challenge
October 22, 2021 Traveler Group Warns of Corruption and Business Risks to Americans As travel restrictions start easing up, many Americans are renewing their passports and looking for their next…
Looks Can Be Deceiving – 10 Things Every American Should Consider Before Travelling to Panama
September 14, 2021 Panama is a popular tourist spot amongst Americans, and with some good reason. Instagram photos and travel blogs show off the best of its picturesque Pacific and…