Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

Panamanian surfers at a disadvantage

While Panama’s beaches remain closed, national surfers are still working to get to the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

Support local businesses in Panama with Kindly Shop

Panama is home to so many talented artisans, but sometimes it is hard get their products locally in Panama.

Business Association seeks coherence in Panama’s quarantine measures

The Panamanian Association of Business Executives (Apede) spoke out seeking a more cohesive economic reactivation in Panama asking for "scientific and logical support" in the measures adopted.

Sunday Quarantine & beach closures remain in place

he Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported that the total quarantine on Sunday will be maintained, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Previously, it had been known that the measure would be lifted tomorrow.

International travel to Panama to begin October 12

International travel to Panama will reopen October 12th 2020 according to he Civil Aviation Authority (AAC).

Beaches remain closed in Panama West

Beaches in Panama will remain closed until at least October 12th 2020. Panama originally announced they would reopen their beaches Monday, September 28th, however decided to maintain the closures.

Panama reopens national parks

Monday October 5th 2020, Panama will begin to reopen its national parks. The reopening of ecological parks in Panama, starting with 14 sites, is an attempt to reactivate domestic tourism.

New schedule of yoga at the El Litoral

Yoga is back! Starting Monday September 14th 2020, El Litoral will be teaching yoga at 9:00 a.m. If you would like to attend, you must reserve prior as there a only 4 spots available.

5.8 magnitude earthquake in Puerto Armuelles

Friday at 12:00 noon a 5.8 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Puerto Armuelles in the province of Chiriquí sector, bordering Costa Rica.

Panama canal expansion results in non-native fish invasion

Non-native fish are invading Lake Gatun following the Panama canal expansion according to a new report in Nature Ecology and Evolution by Smithsonian Scientists.

Help the Anton Animal Rescue group

Help the Animal Rescue group in Anton Panama by adopting a puppy or helping them build a new much needed space with a cash donation or supplies.

Panama’s new reopening plan

An "updated national-provincial reopening plan" was approved on Tuesday August 25, by the Cabinet Council. It established mobility restriction by gender will end September 14th 2020.

Send your ballot for the 2020 US election with MBE

Absentee voters in Coronado Panama can send their ballots for the upcoming 2020 election for a $5.00 donation with Mail Boxes Etc. Coronado. It’s easy as 1, 2, 3!

Panama begins testing of German Covid vaccine

Eduardo Ortega, consultant of the Panama Covid-19 Vaccine Consortium, confirmed Monday, August 29th that trial studies of the covid-19 vaccine would begin in Panama starting next week.

Panama allows increased mobility

As of Monday August 24th 2020, The Panamanian government lifted the curfew that only kept the mobility of citizens at just two hours a day.

US Citizens, vote in the 2020 election from Panama!

If you are a US Citizen living in Panama here is how to vote in the 2020 US election.

Seven protesters arrested in Panama

Thursday August 13th 2020, a small group of young protestors took to Calle 50th, seven of the group were arrested and will be fined for "disturbing public order and obstruction of public roads."

Panama opens ’controlled’ international flights for residents and nationals

Friday, August 14, will bring a partial reopening for international flights in Panama following five months of restricted travel in Panama.

Spay Panama needs your help!

Spay Panama is vital resource for spaying and neutering animals in the beach community, and even throughout quarantine their efforts continue.

Panama to open new activities starting Monday

Monday, August 17th will bring new openings for Panama including retail, salons, car sales and even inbound flights for national and residents.

COVID-19 in Panama

August marks the fourth month of quarantine in Panama (Panama City and Panama West). In the last 24 hours, Panama registered 1,665 new cases of coronavirus in Panama exceeding a total of 65,000.