Laurentino Cortizo

Panama issues country wide curfew

In a state of national emergency the country of Panama has issues a night curfew from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. starting Wednesday March 19th 2020.

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.

Protests in Panama

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

Security minister against routine checkpoints

Security Minister, Rolando Mirones spoke out against the implementation of routine police checks Friday, news that has some foreigners rejoicing.

Cortizo Administration Announced

President elect, Laurentino Cortizo has announced several members of the new Panamanian cabinet, among the members is Vice President José Gabriel Carrizo.