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For more than a hundred years, one narrow waterway has quietly held the world’s trade… The post For Over a Century the Entire World has Squeezed its Trade through One Narrow Waterway: The Panama Canal appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The government’s decision could jeopardize the conservation agreements Panama has made with UNESCO and put Coiba’s recognition as a World Heritage Site at risk. The post Criticism Grows Over the Transfer of Prisoners to Coiba: ‘The Law was Violated’ appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Panamanian government established an Intelligence and Counterintelligence School to train members of its public… The post Intelligence and Counterintelligence Operations: A School is Created in Panama appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The government’s decision could jeopardize the conservation agreements Panama has made with UNESCO and put Coiba’s recognition as a World Heritage Site at risk. The post Criticism Grows Over the Transfer of Prisoners to Coiba: ‘The Law was Violated’ appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
For more than a hundred years, one narrow waterway has quietly held the world’s trade… The post For Over a Century the Entire World has Squeezed its Trade through One Narrow Waterway: The Panama Canal appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Panamanian economy registered a growth of 4.8% during the first quarter of 2026, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC). The performance was driven primarily by a 5.4% increase in toll revenues from the Panama Canal. The post GDP in Panama Got a Boost Up to 4.8%, Thanks to Activity in the Canal appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Lucy Molinar Minister of Education pictured below. The investigations include officials at different levels, family members and teachers, and have resulted in 30 dismissals and a new complaint before the Public Prosecutor’s Office. The post Over 400 Complaints as Meduca Detected 200 New Cases of Fake Teacher Diplomas appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
West Texas Intermediate crude oil falls 8.5% on expectations that the US and Iran will… The post Panama Pricing of Oil Falls 4.6% to $83 a Barrel after the US-Iran Peace Agreement appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Behind it all are profiles with fictitious identities, pages that pretend to be Panamanian media outlets, and employees of Cobre Panamá. The post There are Those Who Question the Reactivation of a Controversial Copper Mine in Panama: How the Digital Offensive Operates Against the Reopening appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Follow a local merchant navigating the treacherous Tuira River to deliver vital supplies to remote… The post Deadliest Roads of Panama: Business in the Jungle appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The growth in activity exceeds the pace of local consumption and forces the sector to seek commercial outlets outside national borders. After reaching record production levels, the Panamanian pork industry faces the challenge of finding new markets to sustain its growth and avoid accumulating surpluses. The post The Transformation of the Panamanian Pork Industry: From Surviving Imports to Seeking Export Markets appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Starting Monday, June 15, the National Bank of Panama will make specialized negotiation centers available to the beneficiaries of… The post Banco Nacional will Open Branches to Trade Cepanim Bonds Starting Monday appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Panama will play its first match in the 2026 World Cup on June 17 against Ghana. The Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama highlighted that the 2026 World Cup is already generating economic activity in sectors such as commerce, gastronomy, hotels and services. The post According to the CCIAP the 2026 World Cup is Already Boosting Trade and Services in Panama appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Pictured below is the Headquarters of the Ibero-American University. Founded by the former rector of Unachi, Etelvina Medianero de Bonagas, the Ibero-American University obtained institutional accreditation for six years. The post The Links Behind the Ibero-American University in Panama: Accreditation; Family; Research appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The project is in its final stage of procedures and preliminary coordination; the authorities plan to begin construction once the pending authorizations are obtained. The post The Expansion of the Omar Torrijos Road in Panama: MOP Completes Key Procedures to Begin appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Panama’s Ministry of Public Security recently transferred 29 high-risk inmates (leaders of criminal organizations) to the Coiba… The post The Prison on Coiba Island Panama: 29 High-Risk Inmates Have BeenTransferred appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The forum “Panama and the United States: Investment, Innovation and Freedom for the Future” brought together authorities, business leaders, specialists and representatives of civil society who agreed on the need to strengthen democratic institutions and deepen bilateral cooperation. The post The Forum Between Panama and the United States: Institutionalism and Democracy appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Rice infested with weevils seized in the photo below. The discovery was made in Bocas del Toro, in premises in El Empalme, following citizen complaints, revealing serious health risks and violations against the consumer. The post More Than 1500 Pounds of Contaminated Rice Seized by Acodeco in Panama appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Both companies belong to the Naturgy group. Non-compliance related to quality indicators was found. The post $68 Million is the Fine by ASEP to Edemet and Edechi for Electrical Service Failures appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Attorney General’s Office reported that an individual was sentenced to 80 months in prison, equivalent… The post Villa Lucre Panama: Drug-Laced Brownie Seller Sentenced to More than Six Years in Prison appeared first on Newsroom Panama.