Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

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.

Panama attracks US tourists

Panama will promote tourism in Boston, New York and Washington next year based on statistics indicating from where the country received the most visitors in 2018.

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.

Dramatic drop in fuel prices

As of November 23rd fuel prices will decrease between 15 and 20 cents per gallon in Panama.

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.

Martinelli brothers arrested in US

Luis Enrique and Ricardo, sons of former president Ricardo Martinelli, were arrested Tuesday night for immigration reasons at their Coral Gables home.

Canal water levels too high

The Panama Canal Authority alerted the population living in the areas of Gatun and Alhajuela reservoirs that they may need to be evacuated.

Panama’s Rivera candidate for the Hall of Fame

Mariano Rivera , the closer who has saved more games in the history of the big leagues appears for the first time in the list of candidates for the Baseball Hall of Fame

Panama regulates jellyfish fishing

ARAP allows the fishing and trade of the cannon ball jellyfish to small vessels for a period of two years.

Beware of telephone scams

The Office of the First Lady has issued a national alert, warning the public of scams being carried out through calls and messages.

Calling all parents!

El Litoral in Coronado Panama is hosting a trial mommy (or daddy) & me yoga class Tuesday, November 20th at 10:00 a.m.

IACHR asks US for compensation

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) asked the United States to compensate the victims of the invasion of Panama in 1989.

Jungle Land gets 6 month repreave

ACP approves six months to Jungle Land in order to serve their last clients in Gatun.

$1 Coins to start circulating

The National Bank of Panama will not be supplying one dollar bills during an undetermined time frame.

Spanish Drug Lord Captured in Panama

José Carlos Pombar Cameán , who was a fugitive from the Spanish justice system 14 years ago, was captured on Monday, November 12th, when he tried to enter Panama with false documents.

Panama to Invest 2.2 Million for 2019 Carnival

The Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP) reported that it will invest 2.2 mill for next year’s Carnival festivities, with 1.5 million to be invested in Panama City.