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Did Varela and Pompeo speak about China?

Last week, Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Panama revokes flag from Rescue ship 


The Aquarius 2 a migrant rescue ship operating in the central Mediterranean, will no longer be able to operate after being stripped of its final registration - Panama.

Varela meets China’s Wang Yi at UN bilateral meeting

Foreign Minister to China, Wang Yi, met with President Juan Carlos Varela during the United Nations General Assembly in New York that took place September 25th, 2018.

The future of Surfing in Panama

As Argentina’s Santiago Muñiz secures a place in the 2019 Pan Am Games some might be wondering, where will Panama sit as the sport of surfing makes it’s historic debut next year in Lima?

US & Panama Maritime Transportation Agreement

Maritime transportation ties have been strengthened between Panama and the US with the signing of the Memorandum of Co-operation, a bilateral agreement.

Feng Shui for your home and head

The principle goal of Feng Shui is to find harmony with the energy that binds us. While this might seem a bit abstract, when put in to practice it actually makes a lot of sense!

Now you can Submit Articles to Playa Community!

After over a decade of articles generated by a small team, Playa Community, the top source for News and Information in Coronado Panama, is taking submissions (in English & Spanish)!

Bringing you Pets to Panama

If you are a pet owner thinking about relocating to Panama, you might be wondering if it is possible to relocate your animal without using a costly service.

Varela says ’94 plane crash was an act of terrorism

Juan Carlos Varela was in Israeli meeting with PM Netanyahu last week. During his visit, the Panamanian president called for the reopening of a case involving a plane crash in Panama.

An apology from IDAAN Director

IDAAN Director, Juan Felipe De la Iglesia has apologized for his comments about sectors "squandering water" with the filling of plastic pools.

Five things to know about the Panama-Chiriqui Train

The Government of China has confirmed its support for the construction of a rail transportation system to connect Panama city with the province of Chiriqui.

Multinational Companies to open headquarters in Panama

Panama has expanded the number of multinational corporations that benefit from the Multinational Corporation Headquarters ( SEM ) Act. The change came October 23, 2017, as 143 corporations made the list. ...

November 3 in Panama, Separation or Independence?

November 3rd is often mistakenly called "Independence Day" in Panama, but it’s important to note that November 3rd is not technically a day to marking Panama’s independence, rather it marks "Panama’s separation from ...

Juan Carlos Varela meets with Justin Trudeau

President Juan Carlos Varela, met with global leaders, including Justin Trudeau September 21st to discuss trade and other issues. ...

Protesting human trafficking across borders

A cross-border protest was held Saturday, July 29th, with people from Panama and Costa Rica to raise awareness about the problem of human ...

30 years since Panama defied dictatorship

July 10, 1987, thousands of Panamanians challenged the civic-military dictatorship led by Manuel Antonio Noriega and former President of Panama Eric Arturo ...

Beach Corridor bids & Coronado overpass

Three bids were presented on Wednesday, July 5th,  for design and construction of the first stretch of the “beach ...

'Who are we to judge' An Interview with the First Lady

The first lady of Panama, Lorena Castillo de Varela was interviewed by La Prensa in the wake of her participation in the ...

Tourism campaign says Panama not for tourists

The country of Panama has employed a Chicago-based ad agency, VML, for a new campaign to promote tourism in Panama. Ironically, the tagline for the campaign is “not for tourists.” The ...

Bill to reduce plastic bags approved

A bill that calls for the “reasonable use of plastic bags” and to “eliminate the current abuse” of plastic in Panama, has been approved. Politican, Acan-Efe Samir Gozaine ...

Carnival 2017 Dates and Closures

Traffic into the interior begins Friday February 24th 2017 as the country gears up for carnival, traveling to beach towns like Coronado, Panama and beyond to the epicenter of the ...