National Panamanian News

Panama takes a big step towards LGBT rights

Panama lawmakers are currently reviewing a bill that would make hate crimes against gays, lesbians and transsexuals illegal. The bill that is sponsored ...

Bridge of the Americas Closures

The Ministry of Public Works for Panama announced that starting tomorrow, Saturday August 29 2015,  there will be intermittent closures of the bridge of the ...

Visit the Feria Santa Mónica de Coclé this Weekend

2015 will be the first year Feria Santa Mónica de Coclé will take place. ...

Panama Declares State of Emergency

Yesterday (Aug. 12. 2015) The Panamanian government declared a state of emergency in response to the nation wide ...

A Sustainable Solution to Animal Overpopulation

“Ending is better than mending.” Aldous Huxley, A Brave New World When we talk about sustainable change in countries and communities we are speaking about ...

2014 General Elections in the Republic of Panama

In a few days, authorities of popular vote will be elected; these authorities will serve in government for the next 5 years. The four authorities are: ...

Devastating Fire in Casco Viejo

March 30, at approximately 8:00 pm a fire started in the building located on 9th Street, La Terraza, San Felipe (Casco Viejo). The Fire Department ...

Panama Prohibits the Entry of Circuses with Wild Animals

On Wednesday, March 26 2014, the National Environmental Authority (ANAM) banned circuses from entering the country of Panama with wild ...

Half Way There: The Accusatory System in Panama

In the last couple years Panama has begun a nationwide shift to the Accusatory System of Justice. While part of the country remains ...