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Panama To Vote In Presidential Election With 8 Contenders

Panama votes Sunday in a presidential election with the frontrunner's participation confirmed after a last-minute court decision validated his run against seven other contenders.

International Business Times · May 3, 2024

Panama Opens New Cruise Ship Terminal At Mouth Of Canal

The facility in Panama City was built by a consortium led by China Harbor Engineering Company with an investment of more than $200 million, according to President Laurentino Cortizo.

Latin Times · Mar 27, 2024

Panama's high court declares mining contract unconstitutional. Here is what happens next

In a historic ruling, Panama’s Supreme Court declared that legislation granting a mining concession to a subsidiary of Canadian mining company First Quantum Mineral was unconstitutional

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

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A man shot two anti-mining protesters in Panama. The already tense demonstrations have just become deadly

Cameras did not stop a gunman from fatally shooting two protesters blocking a highway in the country, writes Amelia Neath

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

Panama president signs into law a moratorium on new mining concessions. A Canadian mine is untouched

Panama's president has signed into law an indefinite moratorium on new mining concessions

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023

Panama's congress backtracks to preserve controversial Canadian mining contract

A bill banning all new mining activities in Panama will go to a third and final vote after another extraordinary session of debate

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

Panama's Assembly looks to revoke contract for Canadian mining company after public outcry

Panama's government has nearly approved a new bill revoking a controversial mining contract

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

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Panama's leader calls for referendum on mining concession, seeking to calm protests over the deal

Protests in Panama have extended into a second week over a long-term copper mining concession for a Canadian company

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Panama Adopts IHRA Definition Of Antisemitism In Fight Against Global Rise Of Hatred

Panama becomes the 42nd country to adopt the IHRA definition, setting an example for Latin America.

Zenger · Jul 29, 2023

Panama replaces foreign minister in surprise move

Panama on Monday announced the appointment of Janaina Tewaney as its new foreign minister, a surprise move which makes her the third person to hold the post since President Laurentino Cortizo took office.

Reuters · Oct 10, 2022

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Panama to regulate prices of 72 food items to ease rising living costs

The Panamanian government announced on Monday it will regulate the price of 72 food items following weeks of angry protests and street blockades demanding the government take measures to stem the quickly rising cost of living.

Reuters · Jul 25, 2022

Panamanians angry over inflation press on with protests

Frustrated Panamanians have taken to the streets in protest for more than a week, building upon anger over fuel prices that have nearly doubled to make known their general dissatisfaction with the government of President Laurentino Cortizo

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

Panama president diagnosed with 'low-risk' blood disorder, wife says

Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo suffers from a low-risk type of a rare blood disorder known as myelodysplastic syndrome, his wife Yazmin Colon said on Sunday after tests carried out in the United States.

Reuters · Jul 10, 2022

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Reuters · Jun 20, 2022

Panama's president says diagnosed with rare blood disorder

Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo said on Monday he has been diagnosed with a rare blood disorder known as myelodysplastic syndrome and that he will be seeking a second medical opinion.

Benzinga · Jun 17, 2022

Panama President Vetoes Bill To Regulate Crypto Assets

Panama President Laurentino Cortizo has vetoed a Bill passed by the country’s National Assembly, stating that it needs adaptation to the rules governing the Panamanian banking system.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

Panama sets national holiday for victims of 1989 US invasion

The president of Panama has declared an annual national holiday to commemorate Panamanians who died during the 1989 U.S. invasion of the country

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