Panama declares state of emergency amid escalating civil unrest in Bocas del Toro

The Government of Panama declared a state of emergency in “the entire province of Bocas del Toro” on Friday, in an ad hoc cabinet meeting, in the background of escalating civil unrest opposing Law 462, implemented on March 18 to reform the social security …

Saanich invites residents to help shape the future of Panama Flats

The District of Saanich is calling on residents to help shape the next chapter of Panama Flats and will be holding an open house this week. Following over a decade of evolving use and shifting community priorities, the District is refreshing its concept …

Panama's Bocas Del Toro 'State Of Emergency' Leaves 304 Arrested Including Minors -

(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) To date, the Public Force has apprehended 304 people during the state of emergency declared by the government in the province of Bocas del Toro. Of this number, 18 are minors, reported Deputy Minister of Public Security Luis …

La infantería de la Marina de E.E.U.U. y el Servicio Nacional Aeronaval de Panamá ejecutan capacitación bilateral

La infantería de la Marina de E.E.U.U. y el Servicio Nacional Aeronaval de Panamá entrenan juntos en las selvas de Panamá, desarrollando habilidades de puntería, poniendo a prueba su resistencia bajo estrés y fortaleciendo la confianza mutua. VIDEO INFO …

Bocas del Toro: Panama’s Minister of Security Stated that Criminal Gangs are Linked to the Changuinola Riots

The protests spiraled out of control, and acts of vandalism took over several businesses and institutions.  According to authorities, criminal gangs have been identified during the protests in Changuinola.  The protests, led by teachers and banana workers, …

After Trump administration cuts foreign aid, Panama grapples with the global impacts on its most vulnerable

Panama: Tense situation goes on in Bocas del Toro province

Since last Friday, the border territory with Costa Rica has been under a state of emergency decreed by the government. Such a decision includes restrictions on constitutional guarantees, such as the suspension of internet and mobile phone services, which …

Panama City Swim Team is making waves in long course season

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Panama City Swim Team made the transition from short course to long course season earlier this spring. In April, swimmers traded tight turns for the 50-meter Olympic-style pool, used at the highest levels of the sport. Now …

Panama City weightlifting club sends 22 athletes to nationals

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Led by North Bay Haven girls’ weightlifting coach, Aaron Paille, “Full Send Oly” is preparing to send 22 athletes from local schools to Colorado Springs, Co. for USA Weightlifting Nationals. Lifters from North Bay Haven, …

Why Trump’s Panama Canal threats don’t add up.

The Trump administration’s aggressive rhetoric about Chinese influence in Panama is a cover for pressuring the country to cede greater control over the Panama Canal, with Washington’s real aim being to reassert US dominance at the expense of Panama’s …