The Latest Breaking News from Panama

The vital commercial artery depends on a supply of fresh water to move ships between the two oceans. Drought conditions that were once rare could become common by the end of the century, greatly impacting the canal’s operation.

With just $800 a month needed to live comfortably, Panama holds its crown as the top expat haven. Meanwhile, the U.S. sinks all the way down to 36th place.

Human rights advocates and government officials warn that reverse flow is proving to be just as dangerous, and in some cases more dangerous, than the original journey north to the United States.

Many who sought a better life have made the equally perilous return journey and wait in a coastal village for a boat to an uncertain future in Colombia

The United States and Panama are urging the U.N. Security Council to authorize a 5,550-member force with the power to detain gang members in Haiti to help stop the escalating violence

Olympic legend Greg Louganis, 65, has sold his medals and LA home and is relocating to Panama, citing financial pressures, HIV care costs, and the search for a fresh start.

For centuries, Panama served as a natural bridge for global trade. Mule trains hauled treasure over stone-paved trails, riverboats floated gold and silver down the Chagres River to Caribbean ports like Portobelo, guarded by the cannons of Fort San Lorenzo, and later, the world’s first transcontinental railroad ferried passengers and…

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.

Panama President José Raúl Mulino has signed an agreement with Chiquita Brands to resume operations in Panama