Teachers, workers, and students reject the policies implemented by President Mulino. On Tuesday, the National Coordinating Body of Indigenous Peoples of Panama (COONAPIP) expressed its support for the protests being carried out by teachers, workers, and students against the policies implemented by President Jose Mulino. RELATED: Panamanian Police Repress Protests Against Social Security Reforms More […]

Citizens reject changes that will lead to poverty-level pensions. On Monday, the Panamanian National Police harshly cracked down on citizens protesting against Law 462, which reforms the Social Security Fund, and against the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States. RELATED: MoU Allowing U.S. Military Presence in Panama is Unconstitutional: Sevillano Riot […]

The document violates the Panamanian Constitution and the Treaty Concerning the Permanent Neutrality of the Panama Canal. On Wednesday, attorney Juan Sevillano filed a lawsuit with the Constitutional Court challenging the constitutionality of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on April 9 between Panama’s Security Ministry and the U.S. Department of Defense. RELATED: Panama Stands […]

This country is becoming a springboard for the consolidation of U.S. military presence in the region, Professor Rodriguez warned. On Wednesday, under the banner of “strengthening regional security,” Panama and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding that prioritizes free passage for U.S. military vessels through the Panama Canal and reinstates the rotational presence […]

Pete Hegseth’s agenda includes visits to two former U.S. military bases in Panama and a tour of the Miraflores Locks. On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with Panamanian President Jose Mulino, Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vasquez, and Canal Affairs Minister Jose Icaza. RELATED: U.S. and Panama Accused of Undermining Canal Neutrality in […]

Panamanian social organizations reject the arrival of U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Panamanian Human Rights Lawyer Gilma Camargo filed a complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) against the United States and Panama for violating the treaty concerning the permanent neutrality and operation of the Canal. RELATED: The U.S. Advances Its Strategy […]

Social organizations demand that President Mulino disclose the agreements reached with the Trump administration. On Thursday, the National Front for the Defense of Economic and Social Rights (FRENADESO) denounced that the United States is orchestrating a large-scale operation in Panama, where President Donald Trump’s administration intends to establish four military bases. RELATED: Panamanian Teachers Go […]

The Law 462 raises the retirement age required to access decent pensions. On Thursday, the Teachers’ Action Front called for a 48-hour nationwide strike in Panama demanding the repeal of Law 462 on the Social Security Fund, which negatively impacts workers and their families. RELATED: Panama in Turmoil: Nationwide Protests Erupt Against President Mulino’s Policies […]

Panama faces massive protests over pension reforms, a Canadian mine reopening, and a disputed dam project as unions declare a 48-hour nationwide strike. Related: José Raul Mulino Wins Panama’s Presidential Elections This Tuesday, Panama is at the center of intense national mobilization, driven by widespread discontent with President José Raúl Mulino’s administration, according to a […]

Nicaragua condemns Panama’s INTERPOL request against ex-President Martinelli, calling it a violation of diplomatic asylum rights amid growing tensions. Related: Nicaragua Grants Asylum to Ricardo Martinelli The Government of National Reconciliation and Unity of Nicaragua issued a statement in response to the Panamanian authorities’ request for INTERPOL to issue Red Notices against former President Ricardo […]