Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

15 killed in La Joya prison

The total death count reached 15 inmates Wednesday December 18th, following in a shoot out that took place in La Joya prison in Panama Tuesday.

Eduardo Rubén Ulloa will replace Attorney General

Former criminal prosecutor Eduardo Rubén Ulloa will replace Attorney General Kenia Porcell, effective January 1 2020. The announcement came Tuesday, December 10th from President Laurentino Cortizo.

EU & Latin America talk trade and crime

The 2019 EuroLat plenary takes place in Panama this year tackling topics of trade talks and fighting organized crime.

Donations needed for mountain family

Coronado Frame and Foto is collecting donations of clothing, toys and dry foods for a family in need in the Boquete region.

South Korean to build Arraijan Panama metro line

South Korea’s Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co beat two Chinese rivals in the bid to build the third subway line in Panama.

World’s tallest building wears the Panama Flag

Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, located in the city of Dubai was dressed in the Panamanian flag over the national holidays.

How to vote as a US Citizen from Panama

A new branch of Democrats Abroad has been started in the Playa Coronado area with the goal of helping US Citizens in Panama understand how to vote from Coronado, Panama.

Vacation Rentals in Coronado Panama



Right now you can book a vacation rental in Coronado, Panama at a fraction of last year’s cost, here’s why:

Protests in Panama

October 31st 2019 will be the fourth day of protests in Panama City, where civil unrest is brewing over constitutional reforms.

2019 CASA Christmas Food baskets

Each year The Coronado Area Social Association is involved with a charitable event that takes place on Kings Day (January 6th).

Panamanian Holidays in November & December 2019

With the start to Fiesta Patrias, Panama’s patriotic parties, on November 3rd 2019, Panama begins their holiday season that lasts well into the New Year.

Sinaproc high tide alert until Nov. 1

The National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) a high tide warning lasting until 7:00 pm on Friday, November 1 2019.

Panama Papers law firm sues Netflix

Mossack Fonseca, the law firm involved in the ’Panama Papers’ is suing Netflix, attempting to stop the release of The Laundromat, a movie about the leaked confidential files.

Fashion Week 2019

Fashion Week Panama 2019 (FWP19) took to the ATLAPA Convention Center October 17th until the 19th, with more local and foreign designers than ever.

General Tax Amnesty

September 26th, 2019, the government of the Republic of Panama approved in third debate the draft Law 78 of 2019 granting a General Tax Amnesty for the Payment of Taxes Managed by the DGI.

A report on the Expat Expo

For our Playa Community Readers who were interested in the Expat Expo, but were out of the country or could not attend, here is a brief report on the event from the Coronado Area Social Association.

Water is Money

In the 2019 fiscal year, the Panama Canal closed with a record tonnage of 469 million tones (PC/UMS), exceeding the projection and surpassing the record tonnage from the previous fiscal year.

Voting as a Canadian in Panama

Are you a Canadian expat living in Panama? Here are the steps to cast your vote in the upcoming federal election to be held on October 21, 2019.

2019 National Beach, Coasts and Rivers cleanup Sept 29

September 29th 2019 is the ’XXVIII Gran limpieza de Playas, Costas y Ríos’ in Panama. The event is a nation wide clean up organized ANCON the National Association for Conversation & others.

Practice Qigong and Gentle Yoga in Coronado

Qigong is a traditional Chinese martial art with a focus in body awareness. Sometimes referred to as moving meditation, Qigong can be a great additional to healthy aging practices.

Mariano Rivera receives Freedom Medal

Monday September 16th 2019, Panamanian baseball player Mariano Rivera was awarded the Freedom Medal.