President José Raúl Mulino has pledged his support for a new law aimed at solving ongoing labor disputes in Panama’s banana sector. The announcement followed a high-level meeting with leaders from all parliamentary groups in the National Assembly. The proposed…
The Panama’s Social Security Fund (CSS) is preparing to bring in an external consultant to carry out a detailed review of its workforce, which currently includes more than 35,000 employees. This initiative comes amid growing concerns within the institution about…
Efforts to reach a labor agreement between Panama’s government and the country’s banana workers’ union came to a halt on Sunday, leaving unresolved tensions that have fueled protests and a nationwide strike. After years of negotiations, the government committee led…
The Guna people of Panama have taken a clear stance in support of national demonstrations opposing recent government decisions that, according to their leaders, threaten indigenous rights, the environment, and national sovereignty. Leaders from Guna Yala, a semi-autonomous indigenous region,…
Weather forecasts for Panama suggest a mostly typical rainfall between May and July 2025, despite predictions of an unusually active Atlantic hurricane season. According to the Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology of Panama (IMHPA), rainfall across the country will remain…
The Chilibre Water Treatment Plant began operating at half capacity Saturday night following damage caused by vandalism to a major pipeline in the Panama Norte region. The temporary reduction started at 9:00 p.m. on May 17 and will continue until…
For the past month, ongoing protests by teachers opposing proposed changes to Panama’s Social Security Fund (CSS) have disrupted regular school operations across the country. As classrooms remain closed, the Comptroller General’s Office has issued a formal explanation for suspending…
On May 16, 2025, an Air Panama Fokker 50 aircraft skidded off the runway during landing at Bocas del Toro “Isla Colón” International Airport. All 35 passengers and three crew members aboard the flight escaped unharmed. Aircraft Incident at Bocas…
Transportation routes in Bocas del Toro reopened on Friday following a temporary pause in negotiations between the Banana, Agricultural, and Related Business Workers Union (Sitraibana) and Panamanian government officials. The discussions, now in their fourth day, aim to resolve disputes…
The US has praised Panama’s decision to step away from an Silk Road international development program led by China. Panama officially ended its participation in the Belt and Road Initiative, a project started by China in 2013 to fund global…
