Panama

Panama’s first presidential debate to be held on February 26

Published on: February 19, 2024
17:33

Panama City, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) With a view to the general elections next May, Panama’s Electoral Tribunal (TE) confirmed on Monday the rescheduling of the first of three debates among presidential candidates, now on February 26.

Dr. Manuel Pardo encourages to multiply solidarity with Cuba

Published on: February 16, 2024
14:10

David, Panama, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Dr. Manuel Pardo, coordinator of the provincial chapter of solidarity with Cuba in the Panamanian province of Chiriqui, on Friday urged to multiply such a movement in other social sectors.

Panamanian reports exodos of students from private to public sector

Published on: February 16, 2024
00:30

Panama, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Reports from Panama's Ministry of Education (Meduca) confirm the growing exodus of students from private schools to the public sector, mainly due to economic factors.

Boat with migrants shipwrecked in Panama, four die

Published on: February 15, 2024
13:54

Panama City, Feb 15 (Prensa Latina) At least four irregular migrants died when the boat they were sailing on the Atlantic coast of Panama capsized, an official source confirmed today. According to preliminary reports from the National Border Service (Senafront), the incident occurred in the Guna Yala region near the Carreto area, used as one of the most expensive routes used by traffickers to transport those interested in speedboats to avoid the Darien jungle, on their way to the United States.

U.S. blockade against Cuba condemned in Panama

Published on: February 13, 2024
10:34

Panama City, Feb 13 (Prensa Latina) The condemnation of the blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba will be one of the central themes of the 24th Meeting of the National Coordinator of Solidarity with Cuba in Panama, it was reported today.

Global meeting on illicit tobacco trade opens in Panama

Published on: February 12, 2024
10:44

Panama City, Feb 12 (Prensa Latina) The third follow-up conference of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products (MOP3) begins sessions in Panama with the participation of delegations from nearly 70 countries.

Panama praises Uruguay’s role in cracking down on smoking

Published on: February 9, 2024
16:06

Panama City, Feb 9 (Prensa Latina) Panama praised on Friday Uruguay’s regional role in cracking down on smoking as that nation has been pursuing early policies to control tobacco use to thwart addiction.

Most Panamanians disapprove government’s management

Published on: February 9, 2024
10:16

Panama City, Feb 9 ( Prensa Latina ) A survey today shows that 9 out of 10 Panamanians consider the management of the current administration of Laurentino Cortizo (2019-2024) as bad or very bad.

Panama leads fight against smoking, expert assures

Published on: February 7, 2024
00:45

Panama, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) Panama is a regional leader in tobacco control, the representative of the Ministry of Health, Reina Roa, said at the COP10, which is on its second day of sessions on Tuesday. During the 10th Conference of the Parties hosted by Panama to evaluate the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on these issues, the coordinator of the National Tobacco Control Commission highlighted the effectiveness of this tool with Law 13, approved in 2008.

Panama hosts world anti-smoking conferences

Published on: February 5, 2024
13:00

Panama City, Feb 5 ( Prensa Latina) Sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Panama Convention Center is hosting from February 5-15 two major meetings against smoking.

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