Panama

Panama 3.0 Security Operation fights gangs

Published on: October 11, 2024
15:33

Panama City, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) The Panama 3.0 Security Operation, launched by the government of President Jose Raul Mulino, is meant to wipe out local gangs as of Friday in key sectors of the Panama, Colón, and Panama Oeste provinces.

Unemployment, insecurity and corruption still worry Panamanians

Published on: October 8, 2024
15:06

Panama City, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) Having ruled for 100 days and gleaned over 78 percent of public approval, the José Raul Mulino Administration must still haggle with such scourges as unemployment, insecurity and corruption, a recent survey reflected.

Panama forecasts five percent economic growth in 2025

Published on: October 6, 2024
09:46

Panama City, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance detailed on a briefing that the nominal Gross Domestic Product is expected to go up by five percent while an inflation of two percent is estimated by 2025.

Panamanian union leader condemns US blockade against Cuba

Published on: October 5, 2024
08:41

Panama, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The general secretary of the Authentic Federation of Workers (FAT) of Panama, Alberto Reyes, condemned the blockade that the United States has imposed on Cuba for more than six decades.

Cuban songwriter Berazaín chats and sings for Panamanian audiences

Published on: October 3, 2024
14:26

Panama City, Oct 3 (Prensa Latina) As he delivered the conference “Cuba, the history sung”, Cuban songwriter Adrian Berazaín delved into the history of Cuban music before a Panamanian audience, who learned more about the topic from his words and singing.

Eastern US port walkout causes concerns in Panama

Published on: October 2, 2024
14:36

Panama City, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is closely following the dockworkers' walkout at 14 major ports in the eastern United States, one of its leading trading partners.

Panamanian unions demand solidarity system over insurance

Published on: September 30, 2024
16:31

Panama City, Sep 30 (Prensa Latina) The general secretary of the National Confederation of Independent Trade Union Unity (Conusi) of Panama, Marcos Andrade, today advocated a solidarity system to deal with the crisis that the Social Security Fund (CSS) is going through. After the fifth session of two working tables on pensions and medical benefits, in a brief summary of the debates in the Government, the spokesman for the alliance People United for Life, also stated that the only ones demanding individual accounts are private businessmen, which does not guarantee a dignified retirement.

Alert on heart disease in Panama as a cause of death

Published on: September 30, 2024
09:50

Panama City, Sep 30 (Prensa Latina) Heart diseases are today one of the main causes of death in Panama, experts warned.

Panama supports World Day against Fascism

Published on: September 28, 2024
13:12

Panama City, Sep 28 (Prensa Latina) Social organizations in Panama support today's clamor of the international community to celebrate a world day against fascism and solidarity with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

Panama and China pledge better bilateral cooperation

Published on: September 27, 2024
13:42

Panama City, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) During the ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Panama today, authorities from both nations advocated a greater bilateral cooperation.

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