(Panama America)  José Suárez, Ministry of Public Works (MOP), announced that in two weeks, could reopen the route on the Centennial Bridge. Suarez reported that permit the passage of heavy equipment vehicles in both directions of the bridge to clear a little vehicular traffic on the Bridge of the Americas. The owner of the MOP, said he hoped that before the month of … [Read more...]

(prensa.com) Vice-President and Foreign Minister, Juan Carlos Varela, said that Panama has seen a decrease in crime rates as of late, highlighting that the current government administration has confiscated an estimated 100 tons of drugs during its office. Varela made theses remarks during a private meeting with the presidents of the countries that make up the … [Read more...]

(prensa.com) A suspected courier for the guerrilla organization FARC was arrested on Feb. 23 while carrying $190,000 in the Darién. The suspect was captured by border patrol agents in the town of Jaqué. News of the arrest was delayed for several weeks so officials could determine the authenticity of the money. The suspect was identified as Esmelin Rodríguez. The money … [Read more...]

(Newsroom Panama) Wikileaks has put Panama and President Ricardo Martinelli back in the world spotlight after reveations that he tried to create a bloc against supporters of  Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez.   Wikileaks released a  message sent by the U.S. Embassy in San José, Costa Rica, to Washington talking of a  a brief dialogue during Martinellis nauguration … [Read more...]

 (prensa.com) After years of being in ruins, the building known as the Old City Hall underwent a rehabilitation process that allowed it to be reopened as a museum. The La Chorrera have a museum is an idea born in 2001 the university teacher Arturo Guzman, who since 1976 has been dedicated to compiling information about the district. The old families residing in … [Read more...]