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Panama teachers end long strike that set off wider protests

Panama’s teachers will return to the classroom Tuesday after a month-long strike supported by a number of other sectors that blocked commerce and snarled the capital with traffic over the high cost of living and government corruption

The Independent UK

After 40-day overseas trip, stray 'Mili' finds new life as sniffer dog

Panama City (AFP) - Workers at Panama's Atlantico port were in for a shock when they opened a shipping container that had arrived from Spain and was meant to be empty.

AFP

Panama's ex-president Martinelli says will run again in 2024

Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli, who faces open corruption investigations, declared on Thursday his intention to run as an independent in the country's 2024 elections.

Reuters

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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

Panama Will Be A Pharmaceutical Hub For The Cannabis Industry - And This Event Will Be Fundamental To Its Development

On September 1 and 2, 2022, LATAM CANN.BIZ will be held in Panama. More than 40 experts, executives, medical professionals and political actors meet to discover the opportunities for economic development, investment and scientific advances in the medical and industrial cannabis industry.

Benzinga

Panama govt, protesters edge closer in talks to end road closures

Panama City (AFP) - The Panamanian government and protesters edged closer Monday to an agreement to end a weeks-long living cost revolt that has blocked roads, interrupted food supplies and damaged the economy.

AFP

Protests and street blockades against soaring prices persist in Panama

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Panama on Wednesday to protest the government's failed efforts to stem the rising cost of living, among other demands.

Reuters

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3 weeks of protests in Panama cause food, fuel shortages

Three weeks of continuous demonstrations and road blockades to protest high fuel and food costs in Panama have begun to cause shortages of some food products, fuel and medicine

The Independent UK

Panama government and protesters strike deals to clear key highway

Panama City (AFP) - Panama's government and indigenous leaders reached a second deal Sunday to clear all remaining demonstrators from the Panamerican Highway in exchange for lower fuel prices, ending a two-week blockade that had stymied food deliveries.

AFP

Protesters in Panama leave part of key highway

Panama City (AFP) - Panama's government and indigenous leaders reached a deal Sunday to clear demonstrators from part of the Panamerican Highway in exchange for lower fuel prices, but other stretches of the strategic route remained blocked by protesters demanding more concessions.

AFP

How Scotland's failure to build its own colonial empire influenced the Union

The 1690s were a hard time for Scotland ...

The National (Scotland)

Panama protests continue despite fuel and food price cuts

Panama City (AFP) - Thousands of Panamanians took to the street again on Tuesday to protest rising inflation and government corruption, despite the announcement of price cuts for fuel and some food products.

AFP

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

Panama government reduces fuel prices in face of protests

Panama City (AFP) - Panama's president announced a reduction in gasoline prices and freezing of rates for several other essential products Monday in the face of continuing protests against inflation and corruption.

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Unbeaten Canada wins as Panama women keep World Cup hope

Monterrey (Mexico) (AFP) - Reigning Olympic champion Canada remained unbeaten and Panama kept alive its hopes to reach the 2023 Women's World Cup with victories Monday at the CONCACAF W tournament.

Reuters

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.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: With a Panama hat, cigar and radar gun, scout Mike Brito was a Dodger Stadium fixture

LOS ANGELES — He was the white Panama hat. He was the radar gun. He was the cigar. He was the heartbeat behind home plate, constant, steady, always standing, always scouting, always there.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mike Brito, Dodgers player scout, dies at 87

For years, the mustachioed Brito was instantly recognizable behind home plate dressed in a stylish suit and a Panama hat with a cigar clenched in his teeth holding a radar gun.

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Kayak angler’s epic battle with giant marlin immortalized

Scott Mutchler pulled off a rare feat in May when he landed a 600-pound black marlin from a kayak while fishing in Panama.

Reuters

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

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.

Reuters

Court dismisses Panama Papers law firm founders in Lava Jato case

A Panamanian court dealing with Brazil's Lava Jato case has provisionally dismissed money laundering charges against the founders of the defunct law firm linked to the Panama Papers scandal.

Benzinga

The Best Cannabis Conference In Latin America Arrives In Panama: Join LATAM CANN.BIZ On Sep. 1 & 2, Get Business Done

LatAm Cann.BIZ, the most important cannabis event in Latin America, will be held, on September 1 and 2, at the Santa María Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort in Panama City.

Zenger

Panamanian Artist Unveils NFT Collection Inspired By ’60s Argentine Cartoon Rebel

Proceeds from Miky Fábrega's works will go to Central American charities for girls and women.

Evening Standard

Darwin Nunez: Uruguay leave Benfica striker out of friendly against Panama as Liverpool transfer rumours swirl

Darwin Nunez has been left out of the Uruguay side set to take on Panama in Montevideo.

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