Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

New exemption program for 2019

A new real estate exemption system will take effect as of January 2019.

$14K red carpet for Pope Francis

The red carpet awaiting Pope Francis’ arrival on January 23rd for World Youth Day 2019, will cost $14,177, according to documents published by the purchasing department.

Judge Fuentes to pay fine

Judge Felipe Fuentes will not go to prison; will pay a fine of $ 2,500

Panama signs the global pact on migration

Panama joined the UN Global Pact for Migration, which seeks to ensure safe, orderly and humanitarian migration

Panama wins Miss World of America

Miss World 2018 went to Miss Mexico, Vanessa Ponce de León. Solaris Barba took Miss World, America.

Mangroves to be affected by Corridor expansion

The expansion to six lanes will allow the Interamericana to become a more expeditious route for the hundreds of cars that circulate in the area.

Baby sea turtles go home!

The Ministry of Environment of Los Santos announced the release of 450 hatchlings, Wednesday December 5th 2018. The baby turtles born in the Las Cañas refuge, were Olive Ridley turtles.

$2 million bail for Martinelli brothers

Ricardo Alberto and Luis Enrique Martinelli Linares, fugitive sons of former President Ricardo Martinelli were released on bail of one million dollars each by an American judge.

Now Available in Coronado: Fine Art Photographic Prints

Coronado Frame has invited a group of professional photographers to offer prints for sale through Coronado Frame. The theme presented is ‘Panama’ in all its forms.

And the Winners Are….

Coronado Photography Club just announced the winners of the photo exhibition, themed ‘AIR’. The club is in the middle of hosting a series of exhibitions themed ‘ELEMENTS’.

2019 Real Estate Taxes

Wondering what real estate taxes will look like for 2019? Well they have been published, with new rates and forms of collection to be established.

National Theater opening delayed

Delivery of the National Theater has been postponed until March 2019 due to manufacturing of key parts required for the operation of the building.

Corridor Sur closing for Chinese President

Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in Panama this evening, Sunday December 2, for a 24-hour visit.

Bush dies at 94

Former US President George HW Bush (1989-1993) has died at age 94, his spokesman Jim McGrath reported early this morning.

2018 Mother’s Day in Panama

Did you know that Panama celebrates Mother’s Day on December 8th? The date coincides with the observance of the Immaculate Conception.

Anticipate dry season earlier

There is an 80% chance that the El Niño weather phenomenon will develop in Panama between December 2018 and February 2019, according to weather forecasts.

Panameño recognized in the scientific field

Panamanian scientist Guillermo Antonio Ameer, together with his team at Northwestern University in Chicago, created a regenerative bandage for wounds of diabetic patients.

260,000 hams to be subsidized

The Institute of Agricultural Marketing (IMA) will spend some $ 5.4 million on the purchase of 260,000 hams to supply the Christmas fairs.

Diciembres to reach theaters

The film ’Diciembres’, by Panamanian filmmaker Enrique Castro Ríos is being prepared for screening in national theaters, from December 6th.

New species found in the Darién

Research on the biodiversity of flora and fauna in the Darién National Park has revealed in recent years new species that are in the process of being presented to the world.

Panamanians trust the church

Panama is the second country in Latin America that relies the most on the Church as an institution.