The abuse of minors in Panamanian shelters
It has been 14 days since the National Assembly approved the summoning of heads of Mides and Senniaf to respond to the abuse of minors living in shelters in Panama.
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Reopening of restaurants and beaches in Panama
As of Monday, February 8 the Ministry of Health has confirmed that beaches and restaurants will be open throughout Panama. The cancellation of purchases by gender was also announced.
The Covid-19 vaccine arrives in Panama
6,420 People have received the first dose of the vaccine for Covid-19 in Panama. The first shipment of vaccines Panama received was from Pfizer / BioNTech.
House arrest for Panama hacker André Conte
Activist, André Conte is on house arrest after being linked to the alleged hacking of Panama’s National Police computer systems in 2020.
Panama and the Covid Vaccine
Panama will receive 40,000 doses of the covid vaccine from the pharmaceutical duo Pfizer and BioNTech, which will arrive in the country between January 18 and 25 said the Minister of Foreign Affairs. ...
Panama’s worst week since the start of the pandemic
The epidemiological week from December 20 to 26 was Panama’s worst week since the start of the Pandemic. It culminated with 19,140 new infections, 2031 people hospitalized, and 272 deaths.
New year, new quarantine for Panama and Panama west
January 4th until January 14th Panama and Panama West will remain under quarantine measures with a curfew, access to essential services, with circulation limited by gender, and the last number of ID.
Panama closes beaches and rivers from Dec 23 - Jan 4
The Ministry of Health (Minsa) announced today that the closure of rivers and beaches in the country will start Wednesday, December 23, and not this Friday, as originally communicated.
Holiday quarantine in Panama begins Dec 25.
Luis Francisco Sucre, announced a total quarantine from December 25 to 28, 2020, and from January 1 to 4, 2021, as a measure to stop the advance of the coronavirus in Panama.
Complaint against Panamanian President
A complaint against the President of the Republic, Laurentino Cortizo , was filed in the National Assembly (AN) for the alleged commission of the crimes of alteration of public order.
Sexual crimes against minors in Panama
With confinement and other restrictions on mobility imposed in Panama since last March as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the numbers of reported sexual crimes against minors remain high.
Helicopter crashes in Bocas del Toro
Sunday, December 13th a helicopter crashed in Changuinola in the province of Bocas del toro causing an explosion.
Dismembered body found in Chame identified
Wednesday December 2 2020 a dismembered body was found in the district of Chame, in Panama West. The body was identified as a 21-year old man who was missing since Dec. 1st of this year.
Panama West curfew and dry Law will come into affect Dec. 4
The Minister of Health Luis Francisco Sucre announced Tuesday, December 1st 2020, a curfew and dry law for Panama West will come into affect December 4th 2020.
NGOs seek changes to Bill 131 on fishing and aquaculture regulations
November 2 2020 environmental and scientific organizations called on the President to issue a "partial veto" of bill 131, which was approved April 13th 2020 to regulate fishing and aquaculture.
Another drowning in Punta Barco
Thursday morning a man who had been reported missing in Punta Barco, San Carlos, was found lifeless near the river mouth at Tetas beach.
Will Panama bring back Quarantine?
The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported this Tuesday, November 10, the gradual return of the restriction measures in the country - if the Rt rate continues to rise.
The 199th anniversary of the first cry for independence
Tuesday November 10th 2020 Panama celebrates the 199th anniversary of the First Cry of Independence. The first cry is an act that took place in La Villa de Los Santos , on November 10, 1821.
Eta leaves a path of destruction in Panama
November 6 2020 the death toll in Panama rose to eight as authorities addressed damages left by Eta, from the destruction of crops, roads, bridges and homes to missing people.
Biden and Harris win the 2020 US election
Democratic candidate Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris have won the presidency of the United States according to projections.
Road Between Chiriquí and Bocas del Toro Collapses
The storm system surrounding Hurricane Eta brought heavy rains, flooding and landslides to the Chiriqui province November 4th, leaving Bocas del Toro effectively cut of from the rest of the country.
