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Panama Prison Riot Leaves Two Dead as Over 80 Inmates Recaptured

A riot broke out at the La Joyita penitentiary in Pacora on the evening of June 1 when authorities attempted to transfer or redistribute...

Panama Joins 10 Worst Countries for Workers Rights in ITUC Report

The International Trade Union Confederation placed the three Latin American nations in that group in its Global Rights Index released Monday. The list also...

US and Panama announce plan to clear migrant waste from Darién jungle

The United States and Panama announced a $3 million project Wednesday to remove tons of solid waste abandoned in the Darién jungle by migrants...

Panama Scraps Tax on Casino and Betting Winnings to Attract Tourists

Panamanian authorities have announced the scrapping of a 5.5% tax on winnings from table games and betting. The measure aims to attract foreign players...

Panama Suspends Energy Sales to Costa Rica After Criticism

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino announced Thursday that his government has suspended plans to sell electricity to Costa Rica.He linked the decision directly to...

Panama Welcomes Centroamérica Cuenta Literary Festival This Week

Panama City is hosting the official inauguration of the Centroamérica Cuenta literary festival Tuesday night, as one of Central America’s most important cultural gatherings...

Panama Hosts Largest Multinational Canal Protection Exercise

Twelve nations will send more than 1,500 security personnel to Panama for Panamax 2026, the largest multinational training exercise of the year focused on...

Panama Canal Rules Out 2026 Transit Restrictions Despite El Niño

The Panama Canal Authority ruled out ship transit restrictions for the rest of 2026 even as El Niño conditions take hold in Panama. The...

Panama President Rules Out Negotiating With Gangs Amid Violence Surge

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino said Thursday his government will not negotiate with gang leaders and will keep a reinforced police presence on the...

Panama Open to Talks With Costa Rica on Meat and Dairy Ban

Panama’s government has signaled willingness to discuss its long-running restrictions on Costa Rican beef, dairy, poultry, fruits and vegetables, but cattle producers immediately drew...
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Hurricane Season Starts as Costa Rica Watches Both Coasts

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season began Monday, June 1, and while the forecast is calmer than in many recent years, Costa Rica still has...

Panama Prison Riot Leaves Two Dead as Over 80 Inmates Recaptured

A riot broke out at the La Joyita penitentiary in Pacora on the evening of June 1 when authorities attempted to transfer or redistribute...

Facebook Still Leads in Costa Rica, but TikTok Is Growing Fastest

Facebook remains the most widely used social network in Costa Rica, with eight in 10 adults who own a cell phone using the platform...

Brazil’s Fonseca Falls to Mensik in Roland Garros Quarterfinals

João Fonseca's electric debut run at Roland Garros ended Tuesday, as Czech 26th seed Jakub Mensik beat the 19-year-old Brazilian 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(3) to...