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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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El Salvador’s “War” on Gangs Successful, Minister Claims

The "parallel state" created by the gangs in El Salvador was destroyed with the "war" of President Nayib Bukele, but the state of exception...

Costa Rica’s Businesses Blame Central Bank for Job Losses

Costa Rica's productive sector blames the closing of companies and loss of jobs on the Central Bank (BCCR). Thirteen private sector groups and chambers...

Costa Rica’s President: Closing Darién to Migrants is Difficult

The president of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, said this Friday in an interview that he considers it complicated to close the Darién jungle to...