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La sociedad Contac Global Services, Corp., vinculada al vicepresidente y candidato a presidente para las elecciones de 2024, José Gabriel Carrizo, recibió en 2017 y 2018 aportes o donaciones que, aunque habrían sido usados para la campaña que llevó a la presidencia a Laurentino Cortizo, no fueron declarados al Tribunal Electoral (TE).La Prensa no tiene un cálculo exacto de lo que recibió Contac Global en su cuenta en el BAC, pero fueron decenas de miles de dólares. En los documentos recibidos po

El exdirector de la AIG y candidato a diputado en San Miguelito, Luis Oliva, brindó su versión sobre el porqué feudos controlados políticamente por el PRD reciben el 82.5% del programa conocido como Vale Digital.

Casco Antiguo in Panama City marks the 20th anniversary of its UNESCO World Heritage inscription; the district, dating to 1673, is noted for its plazas and brick-paved streets.

Panamanian prosecutors are seeking more time to advance the decades-old Alas Chiricanas bombing case, which killed 21 people in 1994. The investigation has been linked to new information, FBI interest in one suspect, and broader international terror allegations.

Los Santos confirmed its first hantavirus death of 2023 after a 75-year-old man from Tonosí died following a rapid decline in health. The province has now recorded 19 cases this year and 36 deaths since 1999.

Cobre Panama’s large-scale copper operations, featuring a fleet of 38 ultraclass trucks each carrying 400 tonnes of ore, have renewed attention on Panama’s potential to benefit from a global copper upswing while highlighting environmental trade-offs.

The Cobre Panama mine’s large-scale operations, including 38 ultraclass trucks carrying about 400 tonnes of ore each, highlight Panama’s position to benefit from a global copper upswing while raising environmental and governance questions.

Carnival Cruise Line has shifted two large ships from Panama’s registry to the Bahamas flag to reduce costs after the pandemic hit the cruise industry. Panama says the move is driven by insurance and liability rules tied to international passenger shipping agreements.

El hermano de una directora en la estatal Empresa Nacional de Autopista ha recibido más de $63 millones en contratos de Pandeportes –asociado e individualmente– incluso, uno de ellos sin competencia. También ha recibido contratos millonarios del Metro.

Panama confirmed its first hantavirus case of 2023 in Los Santos, involving a 56-year-old man from Tonosí. Health teams have launched field checks and prevention measures in nearby communities.

A vivid report from the Caracoles Islands captures low-tide drama—submerged at 5:00 a.m. and reappearing by sunrise as narrow 40-foot sand stripes—framing why Panama is drawing renewed attention.

Panama marks another anniversary of the May 10, 1989 crackdown, when opposition protesters were attacked by regime-linked forces under Manuel Antonio Noriega. The violence and the bloodied image of Guillermo Ford became a lasting symbol of the country’s fight for democracy.

Canadians Chantal Poulin and Eric left Quebec for Panama, drawn by a slower pace of life and lower living costs. Their move reflects Panama’s growing appeal as a destination for foreigners seeking comfort, warmth, and affordability.

Prosecutors in Panama presented evidence on the rapid rise of former intelligence agents Ronny Rodríguez and William Pittí during the Martinelli surveillance trial. The case centers on alleged illegal interception of communications and monitoring between 2012 and 2014.

Ilya Espino de Marotta has become the first woman to serve as Panama Canal subadministrator after more than 30 years in the waterway. Her appointment caps a career shaped by the Canal expansion and top operational roles.

Panama’s global profile is shaped by its strategic canal and a history of political and financial controversies, making it both a vital transit hub and a focal point for governance debates.

Having cut ties with its spring break reputation, Panama City Beach has asserted itself as a year-round, family-friendly destination. More than your typical beach town, PCB’s unique character brings …

Ron Haviv’s photo of Billy Ford being attacked in Santa Ana became one of the most enduring images of Panama’s struggle against the Noriega regime. Decades later, it remains a powerful symbol of a turbulent political era.

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A short historical timeline highlights Panama’s colonial past and its 1821 break from Spain before joining Gran Colombia. The dates offer a quick look at the country’s early political evolution.