Explainer-What happens next after Panama’s top court strikes down First Quantum contract?
By Valentine Hilaire and Divya Rajagopal (Reuters) – Panama’s top court on Tuesday ruled that First Quantum Minerals Ltd’s new contract unconstitutional after unprecedented protests against the mining contract that the Canadian…
Magnitude 5.4 earthquake hits Panama’s northern coast – USGS
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -A magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit Panama some 37 miles (59 km) from the Caribbean island of Nargana, the United States Geological Survey said on Monday. Shaking was briefly felt…
Migration through Panama’s perilous Darien Gap hits all-time high
By Elida Moreno PANAMA CITY (Reuters) – The number of people crossing the treacherous Darien Gap linking Panama and Colombia hit an all-time high in the first seven months of the year,…
Migration through Panama’s Darien Gap spikes despite US plan
By Elida Moreno PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -The number of people arriving in the treacherous Darien Gap linking Panama with Colombia soared in April and early May, Panamanian government data shows, dealing a…
Panama’s economic recovery strong, but growth to slow in 2023, IMF says
(Reuters) – Panama’s economic recovery has been “very strong,” but the outlook remains uncertain as growth is projected to slow to 5% this year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Friday. Panama…
Panama’s ex-president Martinelli says will run again in 2024
By Elida Moreno PANAMA CITY – Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli, who faces open corruption investigations, declared on Thursday his intention to run as an independent in the country’s 2024 elections. Martinelli,…
Mexico’s new airport gets boost from Panama’s Copa Airlines
PANAMA CITY – Panama’s Copa Airlines announced on Friday it is launching a route from Panama City to Mexico’s recently inaugurated Felipe Angeles International Airport, becoming one of the first foreign airlines…
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