Mulino wins the 2024 Panama election
Panama’s former security minister Jose Raul Mulino, 64, has won the presidencial race in Panama after stepping up to replace ex-leader Ricardo Martinelli on the ballot.
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2024 Elections in Panama
Elections in Panama will take place this Sunday May 5th 2024. There are eight candidates to appear on Sunday’s ballot, and currently the polls are showing mixed rankings among the five frontrunners.
Panama Celebrates Labor Day May 1
Panama commemorates Labor Day on May 1st each year. This year unions and worked marched through the main roads of the Panama City to remind of the importance of defending and preserving labor rights.
Panama Supreme Court Rules law 406 Unconstitutional
November 28th 2023, La Prensa reported that Panama’s Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) declared, unanimously, that Law 406 of October 20, 2023, is unconstitutional.
Protests continue in Panama against Law 406
La Prensa has reported several protests in Panama following the National Assembly’s endorsement, and President Cortizo signing of a new contract between the State and Minera Panamá.
Canada offers Visa -free Travel to Panama
Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, has announced that Panama is among 13 countries that Canada will offer visa-free air travel, without requiring a temporary residency ...
The looming effects El Niño could have on Panama
El Niño is a weather phenomenon that occurs every few years, characterized by warmer than usual ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific. What could it mean for Panama?
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service is now available in Panama
May 17th 2023 Starlink, enabled satellite internet service in Panama. The company that places satellites into orbit to offer satellite internet, will bring internet to the most remote places in Panama
Panama to host the 2023 Pan American Surfing Games
The world class surf break, Santa Catalina Panama will receive 400 athletes from 20 countries for the 2023 Pan American Surfing Games taking place April 21st - 30th.
Earthquake hits Panama’s Pacific Coast
April 4, 2023 a 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit off Panama’s Pacific coast near the town of Boca Chica. Currently, there are no reports of injuries or damages.
Bus carrying migrants in Panama crashes leaving 39 dead
39 migrants lost their lives in a bus crash in Panama after crossing Darién Gap. The bus was carrying families trying to get to the US rolled down a cliff in Gualaca, when the driver lost control.
A law to protect waves in Panama
Juan Diego Vásquez, a Member of the National Assembly of Panama, presented the draft to create a law that will protect waves suitable to practice sports and establish wave sanctuaries in Panama.
Panama reservoirs are the most affected in the world
In a recent report, the United Nations warned that sediments are a hidden threat to reservoirs. Of 47,403 large reservoirs from all over the world, Panama was found the country to be most affected.
Panama’s indigenous develop relocation plan as a response to rising sea levels
People from the indigenous community of Guna Yala are preparing to relocate to the mainland.
Air Transat will bring regular flights from Canada to Río Hato
Tourism Authority of Panama has confirmed that Air Transat will fly four weekly flights; two from Montreal and two from Toronto, into Panama’s Río Hato Airport servicing the Pacific beaches.
Panama announces biorefinery and production of green hydrogen
The government of Panama and energy companies, including SGP BioEnergy, have announced that Panama will add green hydrogen production to a biorefinery currently in development.
Tropigas announces 25lb gas tank shortage in Panama
PetroPort company, importer and supplier of Tropigas, announced a shortage in Panama of the 25-pound gas tank, due to a lack of inventory starting October 6th 2022.
Panamanian Ceramics return from The Netherlands
The Smithsonian reports that 343 pre-Hispanic ceramics made by potters in Panama have been repatriated fromThe Netherlands. The ministry of culture reported the artifacts would be on display next year
2023 World Baseball Classic qualifying rounds in Panama
The second round of qualifiers for the 2023 World Baseball Classic will be held in Panama City, Panama, at Rod Carew National Stadium from Sept. 30-Oct. 5. The first round will be held in Germany.
Panama plays Canada in FIBA Basketball qualifier
Monday, August 29th at 7:10 p.m. Panama faced off against Canada in a qualifier for FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. The event was held at the Roberto Durán Arena in Panama City.
The Pan American Surfing Games in Playa Venao
The Pan American Surfing Games held this year in Playa Venao came to an end Saturday, August 13, with Panamanian Jean Carlos González bringing home the Silver Medal in the men’s open category.
