Laurentino Cortizo

Panama lifts mask mandate outdoors

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) has confirmed that starting Monday, March 28, 2022, you will not need to wear a mask outside in Panama.

President’s Veto of Electoral Reform

Cortizo’s partial veto of bill 544 reforming Panama’s Electoral Code only addressed one article, despite citizens’ concerns with four articles detrimental to equality and democracy in Panama.

The abuse of minors in Panamanian shelters

It has been 14 days since the National Assembly approved the summoning of heads of Mides and Senniaf to respond to the abuse of minors living in shelters in Panama.

The Covid-19 vaccine arrives in Panama

6,420 People have received the first dose of the vaccine for Covid-19 in Panama. The first shipment of vaccines Panama received was from Pfizer / BioNTech.

Government contradicts itself on access to beaches

Yesterday (Jan 16) Sinaproc announced "a red flag" prohibiting beach access in Panama and Panama West until March 15, and in Herrera until February 1. Today Minsa followed up with a similar statement.

Complaint against Panamanian President

A complaint against the President of the Republic, Laurentino Cortizo , was filed in the National Assembly (AN) for the alleged commission of the crimes of alteration of public order.

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.