The Waked money laundering investigation that has rocked the Panamanian establishment has recorded its first successful prosecution, but US authorities remain some way from proving their most serious allegations against one of Panama‘s wealthiest and most powerful families. On October 19, Nidal Waked Hatum, the man labeled by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as “one […]
India is looking to expand its trade footprint in America with initial discussions initiated in the government for a possible free trade agreement (FTA) with Caribbean and Central American countries and a logistics hub in Panama to help shipment of goods. The move comes with fresh overtures to Cuba, which is returning to the global mainstream. Sources told TOI that a plan for Indian […]
Newsroom Panama reports on the government dragging their feet on the issue of protecting our environment. TWO YEARS after the government declared 13.5% of the country’s country’s total marine region a protected area for the study and conservation of mountains or geological formations under the sea, “crucial” for migratory species, management plans have not been […]
While I am not vetting this story, with the weather changes that we have had over the last decade since I moved here, nothing surprises me. THE HURRICANES that devastated areas of the United States and islands in the Caribbean could affect the operation of the Panama Canal in the upcoming year. Rains that have […]
Panama is not used to seeing its police officer gunned down but it happened a couple of weeks ago and people are calling out President Varela for not keeping his pledge to increase security here in Panama. This cannot escalate any further!! The killing of two officers of the Panamanian National Police last Saturday in […]
Ariana Ramírez at Panama Today reports on the 3rd Summit of Integration for Peace. Panama became the capital of peace with the celebration of the 3rd Summit of Integration for Peace, CUMIPAZ. The World Embassy of Peace Activists (EMAP) convened community leaders, parliamentarians, diplomats, politicians, jurists, academics, scientists, businessmen and environmentalists from all around the […]
At a fine dining restaurant in Panama City, customers are tucking into kalalu, a tropical fern with an earthy flavour, blanched like an asparagus, and brushed with olive oil and grilled. Next on the menu; boda, a palm flower that looks and tastes like baby corn, pickled and wrapped in banana leaf tamale–style. From […]
In the last year, 17 environmental impact studies were presented to build hospitals, clinics and other health care centers in Central American countries. Data from the interactive platform “Construction in Central America“, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: Panama is the country with the largest investment, with about $158 million in construction projects […]
The primary goal for the future potential of the country of Panama should be to focus on health and education. While most politicians promise to focus on this and Panama continues to invest heavily in building hospitals, it has failed to educate the population in the English language. How can you promote Panama to foreigners […]
Since the first shale gas export terminal opened in Louisiana last year, America’s drillers have seen at least 75 cargoes of their fuel sail through the Panama Canal bound for markets in Asia. Now they’re looking for a cheaper and quicker route. And they’ve turned to Mexico for help. Aldo Flores, Mexico’s deputy […]