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Panama: Bike ride against US blockade of Cuba

Published on: August 31, 2026
08:56

Panama City, Aug 30 (Prensa Latina) Members of the state mission and Cuban residents in Panama participated in a bike ride, protesting the blockade that the United States has imposed on the Island for more than six decades.

Panama: Vamos coalition aims to become a political party

Published on: August 31, 2026
08:54

Panama City, August 30 (Prensa Latina) In light of the 2029 general elections and facing the regulations currently imposed by the Panamanian Electoral Code, the independent Vamos (Let's Go) coalition agreed to transform itself into a political party, a decision supported by an internal consultation.

Call to strengthen Panama’s education sector

Published on: August 23, 2026
17:54

Panama City, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) Nivia Castrellon, president of the Foundation for Economic and Social Development (Fundespa), called for strengthening Panama's education sector, deeming it a priority for building a fairer and more prosperous country.

Colombians detained in Panama linked to illegal mining

Published on: August 23, 2026
17:53

Panama City, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) Five Colombian citizens were detained by Panamanian authorities in Darién province for their links to illegal mining activities, as part of an operation targeting clandestine gold extraction and other crimes in that border region.

Panama and Cuba for stronger academic and knowledge-based ties

Published on: August 22, 2026
22:24

Panama City, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) Cooperation and a commitment to strengthening institutional ties marked the visit to Panama by Cuba's Minister of Higher Education, Walter Baluja, who highlighted the potential existing in various fields of knowledge.

Panama records over 5,000 dengue cases; children make up the majority

Published on: August 17, 2026
11:53

Panama City, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) So far this year, Panama has recorded 5,318 cases of dengue, with the highest incidence among the underage population, according to a report released today by the Ministry of Health (Minsa).

Panama extends transit visa for Cuban citizens until 2029

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:17

Panama City, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Panama has extended the validity until 2029 of the transit visa required for passengers or crew members who are Cuban citizens making a stopover in the country en route to other destinations.

Panama Canal marks 112 years of more efficient operations

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:16

Panama City, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The Panama Canal marked 112 years of operations with solid performance, even as it faces a water crisis caused by the El Nino climate event, which continues to affect the country.

Panama Canal reduces draft for vessels due to El Nino effects

Published on: August 6, 2026
12:45

Panama City, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) The Panama Canal reportedly announced a gradual reduction in the maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting the Neopanamax locks.

Panama: Tax system to be replaced after tax fraud

Published on: August 5, 2026
09:38

Panama City, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The Panamanian Government will replace the e-Tax system with a new platform after detecting a 40 million dollar tax fraud, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) informed on Tuesday.

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