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New protests in Panama against social security law

Published on: March 10, 2025
09:37

Panama City, Mar 10 (Prensa Latina) The Pueblo Unido por la Vida alliance called for a demonstration in the vicinity of the National Assembly (parliament) of Panama to reject the bill 163 on the Social Security Fund (CSS).

Social Security bill still pending at Panama’s Parliament

Published on: March 7, 2025
14:21

Panama City, Mar 7 (Prensa Latina) Against the backdrop of mounting street protests, Panama’s National Assembly (parliament) resumes on Friday a second round of debates on the draft Law 163 dealing with the Social Security Fund (CSS).

High cost of living in Panama, study reveals

Published on: March 7, 2025
08:49

Panama City, Mar 7 (Prensa Latina) A study reveals that the average salary in Panama today is not enough to satisfy basic needs. According to the research carried out every year by the University of Panama, entitled “Occupation, Employment and Cost of Living”, it requires 1,064 dollars to pay the basic expenses of a person, but the average salary in the country is 734 dollars.

The Canal is and will remain Panamanian, President Mulino says

Published on: March 5, 2025
09:37

Panama City, Mar 5 (Prensa latina) President José Raúl Mulino asserted today that the Panama Canal is and will remain Panamanian, in his first reaction to new threats from his US counterpart Donald Trump to retake the interoceanic waterway.

Parlatino calls to promote world peace

Published on: March 3, 2025
17:38

Panama, Mar 3 (Prensa Latina) Parlatino President Rolando González stressed the importance of strengthening commitments to peace, tolerance and respect, according to a statement issued by the institution, based in Panama since 2008, on Monday.

Panama continues to deport irregular migrants

Published on: March 1, 2025
08:54

Panama City, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) Panama deported 25 Colombian citizens, three of them with criminal records, as part of a memorandum signed with the United States last July, as was reported today.

Panamanian workers step up protests against insurance law

Published on: February 27, 2025
11:49

Panama City, Feb 27 (Prensa Latina) Panamanian workers today increased protests against the bill 163 with reforms to the Social Security Fund (CSS), about to be passed in the National Assembly (parliament).

Transportation and food have an impact on inflationary rise in Panama

Published on: February 27, 2025
09:37

Panama City, Feb 27 (Prensa latina) Panama's inflationary rate rose 0,3% last January in relation to the previous month, due to the increase in sectors such as transportation and food, it was reported.

Cuba solidarity meeting promotes culture in Panamanian community (+Photo)

Published on: February 22, 2025
00:45

Chitré, Panama, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) The opening day of the 25th National Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba in Panama had a particular stamp of culture in the community of El Espinal, district of Guararé, in the central province of Los Santos, on Friday.

45th National Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba to be held in Panama

Published on: February 21, 2025
13:14

Chitre, Panama, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) The capital of the province of Herrera hosts today the 45th National Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba in Panama with central axes as the condemnation of the US blockade against Cuba.

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