Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

Record-breaking bird migration

890 thousand 42 birds migratory birds took to the sky October 31st, 2017, the largest amount recorded in one day Audubon Society of Panama.

Light show inaugurates patriotic month

Hundreds gathered in the Plaza de la Independencia, in Panama city to watch the newly restored Municipal Palace, Demetrio H. Brid, light up with Panama’s patriotic colors, Tuesday, October 31st.

Father sentenced for raping daughter

The Public Ministry has sentenced a man in Cocle who committed the crime of aggravated rape against his daughter, to 108 months in prison.

Will Panama legalize medical marijuana?

A preliminary bill to use marijuana in a medical form was presented Tuesday, October 31st by The Panamanian deputy José Luis Pepe Castillo.

Pirate bus horror story

Three men have been detained in the assassination, beheading, and rape of Migdonia Sanjur Domínguez, The announcement came on October 25th, 2017 by Rafael Baloyes, the Senior Prosecutor of the Homicide / Femicide Section of the Public Prosecutor’s Office ...

Fiesta Patrias 2017

If you live in Panama or have visited during the month of November you are sure to have experienced Fiesta Patrias, the patriotic parties that kick off the holiday season in Panama.

Double murder leaves Canadian dead

A 62-year-old Canadian man was murdered on Calle Urraca in San Miguelito Panama City October 27th 2017.

Your adventure starts at El Valle Mountain Tours

Have you been to El Valle recently? Right now El Valle Mountain Tours is offering a discounted rate on waterfall tours!

Arrest made in the murder of Catherine Johannet

The Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP) confirmed that authorities apprehended a suspect in the murder of US citizen Catherine Johannet, October 24th, 2017.

Flooding affects Coclé

The Emergency Operations Center in Panama issued a green alert lasting 48 hours Monday, October 23rd as rivers rose in Cocle along with the provinces of Chiriquí, Bocas del Toro and Veraguas, and the region Ngäbe Buglé. ...

Varela’s use of the discretionary budget

While President Juan Carlos Varela has still not exceeded the discretionary spending of President Ricardo Martinelli ($ 55.7 million), Varela has surpassed 3 presidents, at $31 million on discretionary items. ...

Panama’s Biological census using flies

Panama has successfully carried out a Biological census (a county of the species that inhabit a habitat) using flies.

Varela defends World Cup holiday

October 20th, during a tour of the Barú, district in Chiriquí, President Juan Carlos Varela continued to support his decision to declare Wednesday, October 11th (the day after Panama qualified for the World Cup), a public ...

Apply for property tax exemption

Earlier this year The National Assembly approved bill 509, which reforms Panama’s property tax laws. The new legislation offers a tax moratorium exclusive to real estate tax.

Venezuela response to Panama’s visa

As of October 1, Panama requires Venezuelans to have a visa to enter the country. 15 days following Panama’s new visa requirements for Venezuelans, Venezuela answered back, with visas for Panamanians. ...

The Amador Cruise Terminal

The Amador Cruise Terminal, a $165 million dollar investment, will be ready to receive cruises ships in 24 months. The goal is to increase tourism from the Alaska, Caribbean, Pacific and California routes. ...

Panama’s CSS Drug Shortage

Panama’s Social Security Fund (CSS) is struggling to supply patients with medicine required to treat critical, chronic and degenerative ...

El Nance Community Market

Shop fresh and local at the El Nance Community Market, every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. starting November 18th, 2017. The market brings local patio eggs, fresh baked ...

IDAAN Water service interruption in Chame

IDAAN has issued a notice informing the community that water services will be interrupted Thursday, October 19th from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The ...

Panama’s New Unesco Nomination

Panama has proposed that United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco ) declare the monumental complex in Casco Viejo a world heritage site, as it stands ...

Panama secures place in 2018 World Cup

Panama will celebrate securing a place at next year's World Cup with a public holiday Wednesday, October 11th, ...