The Latest Breaking News from Bocas del Toro

US Banana Giant Chiquita Announces $30 Million Investment to Restart Banana Production in Panama

Chiquita Brands announces reopening of its Changuinola plant in Panama, rehiring thousands of workers after a strike that halted production and caused $75 million in losses.

Latin Times · Aug 30, 2025

Panama Declares State Of Emergency Over Deadly Pension Protests

Panama on Friday declared a state of emergency in western Bocas del Toro province, where anti-government protesters are accused of setting fire to a baseball stadium and of looting businesses, including a provincial airport.

International Business Times · Jun 21, 2025

Panama suspends constitutional protections in the northwest after destructive protests

Panama has suspended constitutional protections for five days in its northwestern Bocas del Toro province after two months of protests and road blockades turned more destructive the previous night

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025