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Migrants from Across the Globe Traverse Darién Gap

The dense and treacherous Darién Gap, a 266 km long stretch of jungle bordering Colombia and Panama, has witnessed a significant surge in the...

Panama Denies Nicaragua’s Request to Expand Embassy Sheltering Martinelli

Panama rejected on Monday a request from Managua to establish a consulate in the house adjacent to the Nicaraguan embassy in the Panamanian capital,...

Martin Torrijos Unveils Ambitious Plan to Expand Panama Canal Business if Elected

If he wins the May 5 elections, former Panamanian President Martín Torrijos intends to expand the Panama Canal's business beyond merely crossing ships, to...

José Raúl Mulino Leads Panama’s Presidential Race, Replacing Disqualified Martinelli

Opposition candidate José Raúl Mulino, who replaced the disqualified former president Ricardo Martinelli as the presidential candidate, leads the voting intention in Panama less...

Panama Receives Tents and Supplies from U.S. for Darién Jungle Migrants

The United States donated tents, camp cots, and other materials worth half a million dollars this Monday to assist the thousands of migrants arriving...

Panama Accuses Aid Groups of Encouraging Illegal Migration in Darien Gap

Panama's government on Sunday accused international aid groups of encouraging illegal migration by handing out maps to help those crossing the treacherous Darien Gap...
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Costa Rican Colon Surges Against US Dollar: Causes and Implications

A question many of us are asking right now is: How is the colon appreciating so rapidly vs the dollar? Since June, 2022, the...

Costa Rican Court Upholds Nutritional Warning Labels on Food

In a significant ruling on Tuesday, the Constitutional Court of Costa Rica struck down a controversial provision implemented by the Ministry of Health that...

Nicaragua Cancels Legal Status of 15 More NGOs

On Tuesday, Nicaragua canceled the legal status of 15 more NGOs, including a foundation of the now-defunct Guardabarranco duo, which was part of the...