Panama highlights advances in the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing


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The importance of developing effective policies and standards to guarantee the sustainability of Panama’s growth and development, Minister Héctor highlighted. Within the framework of the World Compliance Forum 2024, the Minister of Economy and Finance of Panama, Héctor Alexander, highlighted the country’s significant progress in the prevention of money laundering, terrorist financing and financing the proliferation of […]

April 12, 2024

Boquete celebrates its 113th Anniversary


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The residents and authorities of Boquete, in the province of Chiriquí, celebrated the 113th anniversary of the founding of the district with several activities. Celebrating its 113th birthday, Boquete District exudes a charming blend of tradition and modernity against the backdrop of Panama’s lush landscapes. Nestled in the highlands, this picturesque region is renowned for […]

April 12, 2024

Panama invests more than US$70 million in humanitarian care for migrants while seeking international cooperation


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The director of the National Migration Service (SNM), Samira Gozaine, announced that the Panamanian State has invested more than US$70 million in accommodation, food, evacuations, rescues and care for migrants. However, Gozaine regretted the lack of significant support from international cooperation to address the magnitude of the migration problem. Gozaine stressed that the biometric controls […]

April 12, 2024

INCAE strengthens its presence in Panama with the upcoming inauguration of headquarters and expansion of academic programs


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The rector of the Central American Institute of Business Administration (INCAE), Enrique Bolaños, met with Foreign Minister Janaina Tewaney Mencomo to finalize details of the upcoming inauguration of the headquarters in Panama. This meeting marks a crucial step in INCAE’s commitment to strengthen its presence in the region. The inauguration of this new headquarters represents […]

April 12, 2024

Martinelli’s Shadow Still Dominates Panama Election


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In recent weeks, Nicaragua’s tiny embassy in Panama City has been inundated with lawyers, politicians, and a troop of workmen carrying out renovations for its most famous guest. In February, Ricardo Martinelli, a billionaire businessman and former president, sought asylum there after local courts ratified his 10-year prison sentence for money laundering and declared his […]

April 12, 2024