One Tonne of Cocaine Found in Banana Shipment That Passed Through Panama
UK authorities intercepted about one tonne of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment that had travelled from Nicaragua via Panama before arriving in Southampton.
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UK authorities intercepted about one tonne of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment that had travelled from Nicaragua via Panama before arriving in Southampton.
A proposed $10 transit charge at Tocumen, reintroduced by deputy Benicio Robinson González as draft No. 131, promises revenue for hospitals and airports but draws opposition over potential harm to Panama’s hub competitiveness.
Hong Kong’s ICAC charged five people over an alleged HK$90 million bribery scheme tied to renovation contracts at three housing estates, involving casino chips and red packets.
Diesel price spikes in March — to $1.21 per liter — are increasing freight operating costs in Panama, prompting contract adjustments and warning of higher consumer prices.
The ILO has placed Panama on a list of 24 countries cited for serious breaches of union rights, spotlighting gaps between the country’s international commitments and domestic labour practices and raising concerns about reputation and investment climate.
A La Prensa column criticizes Panama’s revived bioethanol bill, legislative budget increases, President José Raúl Mulino’s public remarks, and MIDES minister Beatriz Carles’s absence amid Senniaf allegations.
La Prensa’s Tal Cual reports deputies urged virtual work over fuel costs, Alexandra Brenes presented the Inamu bill, officials were named for leaving money at the Assembly, and PPC expanded arbitration claims beyond $2,000 million.
Higher fuel costs are squeezing freight operators moving produce from Tierras Altas in Chiriquí to Merca Panamá, prompting carriers to consider raising rates soon.