Panama Slams Nicaragua Over Ricardo Martinelli Asylum, Claims Neighbor Is Meddling in Internal Affairs

Panama Slams Nicaragua Over Ricardo Martinelli Asylum, Claims Neighbor Is Meddling in Internal Affairs

The row between Central American countries Panama and Nicaragua continues as former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli continues his asylum inside the Nicaraguan embassy.

Panama Shelter Destroyed After Migrants Brawled Near Darien Gap

Tempers flared in the Darien region of Panama, as a group of migrants brawled, resulting in the destruction of several pieces of property, including a migrant shelter.
Panama: 5 Dead, 1 Missing After Migrant Smuggling Boat Capsizes

Panama: 5 Dead, 1 Missing After Migrant Smuggling Boat Capsizes

Panama authorities have pulled several bodies of drowned migrants off the Caribbean Coast after the boat transporting them to avoid going through the perilous Darien Gap capsized.
Nicaragua Grants Panama Ex-President Ricardo Martinelli Asylum

Panama Ex-President Ricardo Martinelly Faces 10-Year Sentence Over Money Laundering, Gets Political Asylum from Nicaragua

Nicaragua's government announced on Wednesday the granting of asylum to Panama's former President Ricardo Martinelli, who sought protection at Nicaragua's embassy in Panama City while facing a substantial prison sentence in his home country.
Panama Tourism: 5 Places To Visit in This Central American Wonderland

Panama Tourism: 5 Places To Visit in This Central American Wonderland

Panama is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Central America, with tons of places to visit while on vacation. From lush tropical beaches to rainforest adventures to exotic food trips, Panama has lots to offer.
Panama Shuts Down Canadian Copper Mine First Quantum Amid Protests

First Quantum Suspends Production at Cobre Panama Mine After SC Ruled Contract Unconstitutional

Panama requested Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals to suspend the Cobre Panama copper mine following a Supreme Court ruling declaring the mining contract unconstitutional.
Panama Anti-Mining Protesters To Suspend Roadblocks for 12 Hours

Panama Anti-Mining Protesters To Suspend Roadblocks for 12 Hours

Indigenous anti-mining protesters in Panama, who have caused significant road blockades, announced a temporary suspension of blockades for 12 hours on Monday as a gesture of goodwill to citizens impacted by the demonstrations.
Cocaine Discovered Inside Ships Originating from Panama and Ecuador by UK and Turkey Authorities

Cocaine Discovered Inside Ships Originating From Panama and Ecuador by UK and Turkey Authorities

Two separate banana shipments from South America were discovered to be hiding tons of cocaine in Europe. Banana shipments from Panama and Ecuador were found to have some cocaine hidden inside.
Panama Soccer Star and National Team Member Gilberto Hernandez Shot Dead

Panama Soccer Star and National Team Member Gilberto Hernandez Killed By Gunmen

One of Panama's national soccer team members, who recently played against Lionel Messi and Argentina in an international friendly, Gilberto Hernandez, was shot and killed in Colon.
Panama Slams Colombia Over Inaction in Stemming the Flow of Migrants at the Darien Gap

Panama Slams Colombia Over Inaction in Stemming the Flow of Migrants at the Darien Gap

More and more migrants from South America are crossing the Darien Gap, a dangerous jungle between Colombia and Panama, in record numbers.
Panama Migrant Bus Carrying 66 People Plunges Into Ravine, Killing 39

Panama Migrant Bus Carrying 66 People Plunges Into Ravine, Killing 39

A bus carrying 66 passengers plunged into a ravine in Panama, killing 39 people and injuring around 20 others. Most of the passengers were reportedly migrants bound for the U.S.-Mexico border.
Ex-Panama President Ricardo Martinelli Barred From Entering U.S. for Corruption

U.S. Bans Ex-Panama President Ricardo Martinelli, 2 Sons From Entering the Country

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Wednesday that the State Department is banning former Panama President Ricardo Martinelli from ever traveling to the United States.
American Man Arrested in Panama After Fleeing Colombia for Killing DJ Girlfriend

American Man Wanted in Colombia for Strangling DJ Girlfriend to Death, Hiding Body in Suitcase Arrested in Panama

An American man wanted for the murder of his DJ girlfriend in Colombia was arrested in Panama just hours after her body was found in a suitcase inside a dumpster.
Panama: Top 5 Reasons to Visit the Central American Country

Panama: Top 5 Reasons to Visit the Central American Country

If Panama has never crossed your mind as a potential vacation destination, here are five reasons to change your mind.
Panama: 5 Delicious Panamanian Dishes You Must Try

Panama: 5 Delicious Panamanian Dishes You Must Try

Here are five must-try dishes in Panama which have a certain Panamanian flair despite being found in other countries.
Panama: Travel and Safety Tips to Know Before You Go to the Central American Country

Panama: Travel and Safety Tips to Know Before You Go to the Central American Country

Here are some travel safety tips for avoiding trouble on your trip to Panama, which is famous for its natural tourist attractions.
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