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Panama: Ombudsman denounced for failing to accomplish duties

Published on: July 4, 2025
07:44

Panama City, July 4 (Prensa Latina) Grassroots organizations in Panama filed an administrative complaint against Ombudsman Eduardo Leblanc for failing to fulfill his duties in the face of the violent repression of demonstrations in provinces such as Darien and Bocas del Toro.

Amid social unrest Panamanian President leaves for Spain

Published on: June 28, 2025
11:04

Panama City, June 28 (Prensa Latina) A climate of social unrest in the province of Bocas del Toro, under a state of emergency, and the visit to Spain of President Jose Raul Mulino marked the week that concludes in Panama.

Use of public forces to repress protests in Panama denounced

Published on: June 26, 2025
09:49

Panama City, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) Several lawyers denounced excesses of the public force in the Panamanian province of Bocas del Toro, even today under a state of emergency that establishes the suspension of constitutional guarantees.

Panama: Tense situation goes on in Bocas del Toro province

Published on: June 24, 2025
11:40

Panama City, June 24 (Prensa Latina) Despite official reports about the clearance of roads between Almirante and Changuinola and more than 300 arrests, the situation in the Panamanian province of Bocas del Toro remains tense amid protests.

Cubans residing in Panama reject US aggression in the Middle East

Published on: June 23, 2025
09:53

Panama City, June 23 (Prensa Latina) The Marti Association of Cubans Residing in Panama condemned the US military aggression and its interference in the conflict between Israel and Iran.

March in Panama to demand repeal of social security law

Published on: June 20, 2025
10:20

Panama City, Jun 20 (Prensa Latina) The Pueblo Unido por la Vida (United People for Life) alliance called for a new march to demand the repeal of a pension law in Panama, approved in March and the focus of prolonged protests.

Panamanian province under siege amidst popular protests

Published on: June 15, 2025
10:52

Panama City, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) After more than a month of popular protests against an insurance law, the northwestern Panamanian province of Bocas del Toro remains today under siege by military forces trying to clear roads closed by demonstrators.

Panama lamented plane crash in India

Published on: June 13, 2025
09:51

Panama City, Jun 13 (Prensa latina) The Government of Panama expressed to the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and the people of the South Asian nation its sorrow for the plane crash that occurred in that country, with more than 200 deaths, it was reportedly stated.

China advocates mutually beneficial relations with Panama

Published on: June 11, 2025
09:47

Panama City, Jun 11 (Prensa Latina) On the eighth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, China advocates promoting mutually beneficial relations with Panama and recognizes factors that contribute to that purpose.

Panama’s indigenous people break ties with govt, demand talks

Published on: June 4, 2025
13:43

Panama City, June 4 (Prensa Latina) The General Congress of the Guna Yala region agreed to cease all relations with the Panamanian government until there is a genuine dialogue regarding reforms to a social security law.

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