Drug trafficking in Colombia was strengthened in 2021. The lands dedicated to the planting of coca increased by 43% and as a result the amount of drugs exported to the world was also increased; criminal organizations were strengthened financially and at the organizational level. The Integrated System of Monitoring Illicit Crops (Simci) of the United […]
More than 2,500 tourists arrived this Monday at the new cruise port in Panama City aboard the Viking Star and Norwegian Encore ships, in the first operation of the 2022-2023 cruise season with two boats arriving simultaneously, the maritime governing body highlighted. It is the first operation of the 2022-2023 season at the Panama Cruise […]
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama, Janaina Tewaney Mencomo, participates in a meeting of the Central American Integration System (SICA), Dominican Republic, where she promotes the country as a “pharmaceutical hub” before the foreign ministers of the Andean Community (CAN). And it is that “with the pharmaceutical hub Panama seeks to leverage this trend […]
Representatives of 183 countries will participate between November 14 and 25 in Panama in the 19th Conference of the Parties (COP) of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites). More than 2,500 attendees from the 183 countries that have signed the Convention are expected, senior officials of the […]
The Municipality of Panama will hold the Christmas parade on December 11, an event that was not planned for this year due to the restrictions of COVID-19. The capital commune will invest $2.8 million in the Christmas parade called Panamanian traditions at Christmas. The Christmas parade will feature 12 allegorical carts that highlight customs and […]
Taiwan-based Evergreen Marine has purchased a 100% interest in the Panama-based Colon Container Terminal (CCT) from its affiliates for $268m. The acquisition will help Evergreen to expand its presence in the Americas and boost its competitive edge. Addressing a news conference at the Taiwan Stock Exchange, Evergreen Marine President Hsieh Huey-chuan said that CCT serves […]
Chief of Mission at U.S. Embassy Panama Stewart Tuttle, and Panamanian Minister of Health Francisco Sucre inaugurated on October 20 the El Salto Health Center in the province of Darién. “The construction of this health center in Darién is a sign of the strong friendship between our countries. We are pleased to be able to […]
Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo will travel to Houston, Texas on Friday for follow-up treatment regarding the blood disorder he was diagnosed with in July, known as myelodysplasia, the presidency said in a statement Thursday. Cortizo will be in the United States until Nov. 17 for the medical evaluation, the presidency said.
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The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) launched the documentary project “Sustainable Development Chronicles, water harvesting process in Panama.” The Chronicles of Sustainable Development is an initiative that documents stories of people or associations that work in water harvesting protections and that encourages communities to get involved in these projects carried out by the Ministry of […]