Panama
2019/02/27 17:12:35
Panama faces electoral campaign with new rules and networks as the great challenge
Editor
Panama is on the verge of a new campaign for May general elections that reduces the period of proselytizing to 60 days and controls its spending, but whose great challenge is the dynamics of social networks and the infamous fake news, acknowledged to Acan-Efe the electoral magistrate, Alfredo Juncá
2019/02/27 16:35:48
Court will decide if it admits Martinelli's complaints for slander
Editor
A Court of Guarantees of Panama will decide on Thursday the admission or not of two lawsuits filed against three people by former President Ricardo Martinelli (2009-2014), detained in a trial by alleged illegal eavesdropping, reported on Wednesday the Judicial Branch (JB)
2019/02/26 23:04:45
The extradition treaty with China, for consideration in the Panamanian Parliament
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The Government of Panama presented the extradition treaty recently signed with China in the country's parliament, which has to approve it by the majority for its entry into force, informed on Tuesday an official source
2019/02/26 11:30:18
Panama launches online visa system for countries where it does not have consulates
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Panama made this Monday the official launch of a new and modern electronic visa application system online, which was successfully tested during the World Youth Day (WYD) held in the Central American country last month
2019/02/20 12:42:18
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Interpol teaches regional course in Panama against illicit trade
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Countries of Central America and the Caribbean participate since Tuesday in Panama in a regional course given by Interpol, to train police officers in the fight against the scourge of illicit trade, informed an official source
2019/02/19 16:14:20
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The seven presidential candidates of Panama are measured in their first debate
Editor
The seven candidates for the Presidency of Panama will measure themselves on Wednesday in their first debate in the lead-up to the general elections on May 5, with the topics of health, education, food, and constitutional reforms as the discussion basis
2019/02/19 10:09:36
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Countdown to the huge copper mine in Panama starts exporting
Editor
It is the most important private investment project in the history of Panama and one of the largest copper mines in the region: Cobre Panama is practically operational and is preparing for start exporting mineral concentrate from the second half of the year
2019/02/19 09:55:47
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OAS encourages Panama for political will to give spaces to more women
Editor
The Inter-American Commission of Women (ICW) of the Organization of American States (OAS) on Monday urged Panamanian political leaders to expand the access space for women who seek to achieve a position of power in the different spheres of Government
2019/02/19 09:05:22
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Campaign for “thought vote” creates controversy in Panama for veto of electoral entity
Editor
A campaign calling for reflection on the vote in the elections on May 5 in Panama has created controversy after the removal of billboards with this message by the Electoral Tribunal (ET), which considered that it violates the electoral norms when identifying people in a political way
2019/02/16 22:59:45
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United Nations recognizes Panama's effort to serve migrants
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The United Nations System in Panama recognized this Saturday the effort of the national government to meet the humanitarian needs of migrants arriving from Colombia and invited the authorities to "maintain these actions that they extol the country's commitment to human rights and international law"
2019/02/16 12:26:35
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These are the challenges for Ricaurte in front of the Panama Canal
Alvaro Goncalves
Former Minister Ricaurte Vásquez was appointed this Friday as the new administrator of the Panama Canal for the next seven years, a period in which priorities will increase the competitiveness of the interoceanic route and ensure the supply of water for its operation
2019/02/15 16:16:37
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Panama offers its "humanitarian hub" to send food and medicines to Venezuela
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The Panamanian Government reported on Friday that it offered to collaborate in the plan to send food and medicine to Venezuela and made its distribution center for humanitarian aid available to the international community
2019/02/15 15:51:38
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Panama Canal elects Ricaurte Vázquez as new administrator until 2026
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The board of directors of the Panama Canal chose former Minister Ricaurte Vázquez on Friday as the new water route administrator for the next seven years, replacing Jorge Luis Quijano, who was at the front of the millionaire expansion project
2019/02/15 10:49:19
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Panama asks its bank system not to demoralize on "false" accusations by the EC
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The Panamanian Government on Thursday asked the local financial system "not demoralize" for the "false" accusations that the country does not fight against money laundering, in reference to the inclusion of Panama in a blacklist prepared by the European Commission (EC)
