Pick pockets are on the rise.
A group of women were captured on video robbing several people in the Calidonia sector by real time surveillance cameras announced the National Police.
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250 female sterilization surgeries scheduled
The permanent sterilization program carried out by the Ministry of Health and the Social Security Fund has exceeded expectations. Originally expected 100 interventions, requests for 250 operations have been scheduled. ...
Accident on bridge leaves one dead
Saturday, May 5th a collision took place on the bridge of the Americas in Panama City leaving one dead.
Varela speaks of constitutional changes
The Electoral Tribunal of Panama announced Saturday, May 5th, 2018 that the country will hold the next general election on May 5, 2019.
Venezuelan government takes over Banesco
On Thursday, May 3 the Venezuelan government took over country’s main private bank, Banesco after the arrest of 11 senior executives.
Early diagnosis defeats cancer
Dermatologists are offering free detection services in various shopping centers this month.
Veteran found dead in Boquete
The body of an United States Army veteran was found in his home in Santa Lucia Boquete, province of Chiriqui on May 1st. The Public Ministry of Panama has opened a homicide investigation report.
Sanctions against Animal Cruelty.
As of May 2nd, Panama will apply prison sentences to animal abusers.
Immigration denies fraudulent Visas
Panama’s National Immigration Service will cancel 500 Immigration Visas after detecting foreigners used fraudulent documents to obtain the regularization of their status.
Copa resumes flights to Venezuela
Copa was forced to suspend operations on April 6 due to a diplomatic crisis between Venezuela and Panama, which was settled on Thursday. Flights will resume May 1st.
Large fire in Aguadulce
A fire broke out a little after 7:45 pm, April 28, at one of the stores located on Rodolfo Chiari Avenue in Aguadulce, Coclé province.
North and South Korea vow to end the Korean War
North and South Korea pledge to end the war after 65 years.
MEF allocates $4.5 million for National Hemocenter
The Assembly gives green light to the National Hemocenter and the board that will direct it
Today: Hurricane Fighter plane in Panama
Hurricane Fighter Plane in Panama for special exhibition
Nicaragua begins a national dialogue
Wednesday, April 25, Nicaragua promised talks to seek solutions to the country’s recent chaos. The proposed dialogue includes a new proposal to rescue Nicaragua’s pension system.
Cocle protest close the highway
Protesters in Cocle and Colon closed the Interamerican highway early morning Wednesday, April 25th, 2018. The group of protestors was primarily farmers demanding land titles.
ION confirms cancer fraud
A woman named Milagros Lay Navarro has been accused of pretending to have cancer in an effort to collect money for her treatment.
Maduro responds to diplomatic crisis with Panama
April 20th, 2018, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said that "the peoples of Panama and Venezuela would applaud that we give in, understand each other and facilitate economic, commercial life."
Cuba has a new president
A new president and for the first time in six decades, his last name is not Castro!
Day of protest in Colon
Many to march today in protest in Colon.
Woman gets 5 years after beating on her partner
A Woman will serve a 5-year prison sentence after physically abusing her partner.
