Panama: The Isthmus that Changed the World

Twenty million years ago ocean covered the area where Panama is today. There was a gap between the continents of North and South America through which the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans flowed freely. Beneath the surface, two plates of the Earth …

Panama’s Official Records Reveal Purchases of Shotguns, Rifles, Submachine Guns and Riot Control Accessories

During José Raúl Mulino’s first nine months in office, his administration has allocated approximately $212,000 for the acquisition of weapons, ammunition, and civil deterrence equipment.  The figure is 2020% higher compared to what was spent by the …

SENAN and Police Seized Two Tons of Drugs in a Container in Colón and at a Residence in Altos de Panamá

Nearly two tons of drugs were seized by agents of the National Aeronaval Service (Senan) and the National Police during an inspection of a container located in a port in the province of Colón that was destined for Spain and at a residence located in Altos …

Jamaica beat Panama at CAC Games hockey qualifier in Mexico

A double from Phillip Dawson led Jamaica hockey team to a 3-0 victory over Panama  at the Central America Caribbean (CAC) Games qualifier in Mexico City on Tuesday. Dawson gave the Jamaicans the lead in the 4th minute, with Daniel Powell adding the second  …

United Is About to Start Flying a New Nonstop Route to Panama 

The Casco Viejo. The Canal. Those skyscrapers. The shopping. It’s hard to think of an analog for Panama City. If you’ve been, you know there’s not really any place like it, at least in the Western Hemisphere (although some travelers like to compare it to …

Strike wave in Panama hits pension cuts and Trump’s threat to “take back” the canal

Striking workers march in Panama City [Photo: @SuntracsPanama]Panama is experiencing a growing national strike movement against pension cuts, concessions to Trump over the canal and the basing of US soldiers and proposals to reopen a polluting copper mine …

Thousands March in Panama to Oppose U.S. Troop Deal and Copper Mine Project

Thousands of students and workers marched on Tuesday in Panama City to protest against an increased U.S. military presence near the interoceanic canal, the potential reopening of an open-pit mine, and recent reforms to the social security system. Students, …

Panama protests erupt over US military access agreement

Thousands of Panamanians marched in the capital Tuesday in the largest protest yet against an agreement signed during last month's visit by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, giving U.S. troops access to strategic air and naval facilities in the …

Thousands march over concern Panama bending to US government

PANAMA CITY (AP) — Thousands of Panamanians marched in the capital Tuesday in the largest protest yet against an agreement signed during last month’s visit by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth giving U.S. troops access to strategic air and naval …

Thousands march over concern Panama bending to US government