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September 2023
In brief: Panama gov’t ups 2023 GDP growth forecast - LatinNews Daily - 21 September 2023
PANAMA: Concerns grow over proposed transparency bill - LatinNews Daily - 14 September 2023
PANAMA: Gov’t announces new migration measures - LatinNews Daily - 11 September 2023
PANAMA: Debates continue over new mining contract amid protests - LatinNews Daily - 07 September 2023
REGION: Security alert over ‘Dry Corridor’ - Security & Strategic Review - September 2023
August 2023
PANAMA: Authorities frustrated over international response to migration surge - Weekly Report - 31 August 2023 (WR-23-35)
In brief: Panama’s gov’t approves Canal budget proposal - LatinNews Daily - 30 August 2023
PANAMA: Deputies to debate Cobre Panamá contract - Weekly Report - 24 August 2023 (WR-23-34)
REGION: Parlacen ditches Taiwan for China - Weekly Report - 24 August 2023 (WR-23-34)
In brief: Drought continues to affect Panama Canal - LatinNews Daily - 23 August 2023
REGION: Taiwan angry over Parlacen expulsion - LatinNews Daily - 23 August 2023
PANAMA: Cobre Panamá mining contract submitted to legislature - LatinNews Daily - 22 August 2023
In brief: Panama requests revision of trade agreement with US - LatinNews Daily - 18 August 2023
In brief: Panama’s monthly inflation slows - LatinNews Daily - 16 August 2023
CENTRAL AMERICA: Costa Rica tops table for foreign direct investment - Economy & Business - August 2023
PANAMA: Panama Canal predicts big fall in toll revenue - Weekly Report - 10 August 2023 (WR-23-32)
PANAMA: Gov’t and indigenous groups strike deal to end unrest - LatinNews Daily - 9 August 2023
In brief: Panama unveils new asset forfeiture bill - LatinNews Daily - 9 August 2023
PANAMA: Drought likely to hit Panama Canal toll revenue - LatinNews Daily - 4 August 2023
Unprecedented numbers of migrants risk crossing Darién Gap - Weekly Report - 03 August 2023 (WR-23-31)
PANAMA: Big surge in migrants crossing the Darién Gap - LatinNews Daily - 1 August 2023
July 2023
In brief: Panama gov’t unveils 2024 state budget proposal - LatinNews Daily - 28 July 2023
REGION: Little progress in LGBTI rights - Security & Strategic Review - August 2023
In brief: Panama Canal implements further restrictions amid drought - LatinNews Daily - 27 July 2023
In brief: Panama’s Cortizo highlights commitment to financial transparency - LatinNews Daily - 24 July 2023
PANAMA: Martinelli down, but not necessarily out - Weekly Report - 20 July 2023 (WR-23-29)
PANAMA: Martinelli convicted for money laundering - LatinNews Daily - 19 July 2023
In brief: Panama environment group files appeal against mine - LatinNews Daily - 18 July 2023
PANAMA: Cortizo presents balance sheet, embarks on final year in office - Weekly Report - 06 July 2023 (WR-23-27)
June 2023
Chile urges US to maintain visa waiver programme - LatinNews Daily - 26 June 2023
In brief: Panama’s year-on-year inflation slows - LatinNews Daily - 21 June 2023
PANAMA: New restrictions on ships passing Canal as drought sees water levels plunge - Economy & Business - June 2023
In brief: Panama signs off on new contract regarding major copper mine - LatinNews Daily - 15 June 2023
PANAMA: Ruling party picks 2024 presidential candidate - LatinNews Daily - 12 June 2023
PANAMA: Martinelli presidential bid confirmed as sentence looms - Weekly Report - 08 June 2023 (WR-23-23)
PANAMA: Martinelli named 2024 presidential candidate - LatinNews Daily - 05 June 2023
PANAMA: Seeking to address transparency concerns - Security & Strategic Review - June 2023
May 2023
In brief: Panama declares environmental emergency over drought - LatinNews Daily - 31 May 2023
PANAMA: High-profile trial begins - LatinNews Daily - 24 May 2023
REGION: Studies call for increased investment in health sector - Economy & Business - May 2023
In brief: Panama Canal Authority claims arbitration victory - LatinNews Daily - 17 May 2023
US designates former Colombian military officials over rights abuses - LatinNews Daily - 15 May 2023
PANAMA: Mixed messages on financial transparency - Weekly Report - 04 May 2023 (WR-23-18)
April 2023
In brief: India and Panama boost ties - LatinNews Daily - 26 April 2023
PANAMA: High level meeting with US and Colombia on migration - LatinNews Daily - 12 April 2023
March 2023
PANAMA: A violent start to the year - Security & Strategic Review - April 2023
In brief: Panama and China consortium announce restart of key project - LatinNews Daily - 30 March 2023
In brief: Panama’s gov’t hails economic recovery - LatinNews Daily - 29 March 2023
US announces more assistance to address Venezuela humanitarian crises - LatinNews Daily - 27 March 2023
PANAMA: Breakthrough in stand-off over major mine - Weekly Report - 23 March 2023 (WR-23-12)
In brief: Panama issues bonds to boost budget - LatinNews Daily - 22 March 2023
In brief: Panama’s Cortizo discusses trade with US official - LatinNews Daily - 21 March 2023
US Trade Representative visits Brazil - LatinNews Daily - 20 March 2023
In brief: Panama obtains loan for new metro line - LatinNews Daily - 17 March 2023
PANAMA/REGION: Warnings over surge in Darién crossings - LatinNews Daily - 10 March 2023
In brief: Panama and FQM announce deal over major copper mine - LatinNews Daily - 09 March 2023
In brief: Panama boosts trade and investment ties with Ecuador - LatinNews Daily - 06 March 2023
PANAMA: Parlous situation facing migrants - Weekly Report - 02 March 2023 (WR-23-09)
In brief: Panama rejects request to suspend Cobre Panamá labour contracts - LatinNews Daily - 01 March 2023
February 2023
PANAMA: Dispute over major copper mine escalates - LatinNews Daily - 24 February 2023
PANAMA: Vital mining sector remains in limbo - Economy & Business - February 2023
In brief: Panama’s gov’t announces new free zones - LatinNews Daily - 09 February 2023
A dire year for press freedom in Central America - Security & Strategic Review - February 2023
January 2023
Democracy dominates Celac summit in Argentina - Weekly Report - 26 January 2023 (WR-23-04)
PANAMA: US sanctions former president Martinelli - LatinNews Daily - 26 January 2023
CENTRAL AMERICA: Costa Rica maintains position as largest receiver of FDI - Economy & Business - January 2023
PANAMA: Key investment project in doubt - Weekly Report - 05 January 2023 (WR-23-01)
PANAMA: NGOs warn of blow to anti-corruption efforts - LatinNews Daily - 04 January 2023
In brief: Talks over new mining contract continue in Panama - LatinNews Daily - 03 January 2023