Martinelli brothers lose court appeal
The plenary of Panama’s Supreme court has rejected an appeal for guarantees presented by the lawyers of the sons of former President Ricardo Martinelli.
National Panamanian News
Telethon surpasses its goal
According to Telethon broadcast, they raised $3,523,021.21!
Poisoned patients to receive pension adjustment
Government approves adjustment of life pension for those affected by diethylene glycol.
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.
$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.
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.
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.
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.
Less fuel purchases reflect slowing economy
The sale of 91 and 95 octane gasoline was lower by almost 400 thousand gallons than last year, according to the National Energy Secretariat.
Ecological impact near canal
The devastation of hundreds of hectares of forests very close to the watershed of the Panama Canal and its buffer zone has outraged the Panamanians.
US Romaine lettuce off the shelves
Supermarkets and restaurants are removing romaine lettuces originating in the United States after the United States Food and Drug Administration began an investigation into the outbreak of E. coli.
