The United States has charged Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes that killed four exiles. The move revives a long-running case at the center of U.S.-Cuba tensions.
Panama will spend more than $6 million on tourism roads, Atlapa, Bocas del Toro trail upkeep and the Chitré Convention Center. The move underscores how transport, venues and natural attractions work together to support the country’s visitor economy.
Sierra Leone has received nine West African migrants deported by the United States, highlighting Washington’s expanding use of third-country removals under its immigration crackdown.
The United States has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes that killed four aviators. The case revives a long-running flashpoint in U.S.-Cuba relations and comes amid fresh pressure on Havana.
The U.S. has indicted Raul Castro over the 1996 shootdown of two Brothers to the Rescue planes, a deadly incident that reshaped U.S.-Cuba relations. The case reopens a chapter long tied to Miami’s Cuban-American community and the Helms-Burton sanctions law.
Estevis López has been called up by River Plate for the Copa Imposible youth tournament in Medellín, giving the Panamanian prospect another important international stage. The Veraguas United and Panama U-17 player will face strong South and Central American opposition.
Panama’s education leaders are pushing for a reform model that can outlast political cycles, with teacher training, evaluation and governance at the center of the debate. The discussions also highlighted deep learning gaps and the need for a modern legal framework.
Britain says Russia dangerously intercepted an unarmed RAF Rivet Joint surveillance plane over the Black Sea in international airspace. The episode adds to growing NATO-Russia tensions along Europe’s eastern flank.
The United States has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes, reviving a major Cuba-U.S. flashpoint. The case remains significant for regional politics and the Cuban exile community.
Panama has tightened Ebola surveillance at airports and border crossings while health authorities coordinate with regional and international partners. No Ebola cases have been reported in the country.
UNACHI staff and students marched in Chiriquí demanding Rector Etelvina Medianero de Bonagas step down amid payroll, debt and budget concerns. The dispute has put Panama’s university oversight and public spending under fresh scrutiny.
Panama’s farmers are beginning to feel the strain of declining rainfall as authorities warn of El Niño conditions that could affect crops and food production. Producers are watching for a deeper dry spell that could pressure yields and livestock operations.
Panama’s Assembly is refining the economic substance bill, with a key change moving the tax base from gross to net income at 15%. The debate now centers on how the law will affect businesses, compliance and Panama’s competitiveness.
Education experts warned that Panama’s school system is still marked by inequality, dropout rates and a growing disconnect with the labor market. They called for stronger teacher training, technical education and earlier support for children.
Marco Rubio’s call for a “new relationship” with Cuba comes on May 20, a date central to Cuban history. The statement adds fresh attention to the long-running debate over U.S.-Cuba policy and its regional impact.
Congo’s national team has canceled its Kinshasa training camp because of an Ebola outbreak, but it will continue World Cup preparations in Europe and the United States. The move reflects the growing impact of public-health concerns on international sports scheduling.
A call is growing for Panama to move ahead with the long-delayed new Faculty of Medicine at Ciudad de la Salud. The project has become a symbol of the country’s struggle to expand doctor training and respond to health worker shortages.
A partial closure is underway at the Via Brasil roundabout in Panama City as the Ministry of Public Works carries out drainage work. Drivers should expect slower traffic and possible detours in one of the capital’s busiest corridors.
Venezuela has begun freeing political prisoners after a promise of 300 releases, with Foro Penal confirming at least 25 cases so far. The move comes amid renewed pressure over detention conditions and a death in state custody.
The United States has imposed sanctions on alleged Sinaloa cartel figures and related companies, targeting the financial side of the criminal network. The move underscores how anti-cartel efforts increasingly focus on money laundering and business fronts.