Locked in a jungle camp, migrants deported to Panama face uncertain future

The camp lies four hours from Panama's capital, down a bumpy, often desolate highway, at the edge of a treacherous jungle called the Darién. For more than a week, it has held more than 100 asylum-seekers from around the world. Surrounded by fences and …

Panama attorney-general agrees Hong Kong firm's canal concession is 'unconstitutional'

PANAMA CITY: Panama's attorney-general said on Wednesday (Feb 26) that concession granted to a Hong Kong-based firm to operate ports on either end of the Panama Canal should be scrapped for being "unconstitutional". The contract held by CK …

Migrants in limbo in Panama jungle camp

PANAMA CITY: Lawyers for migrants from around the world who were deported from the United States and moved to a remote Panamanian jungle camp in recent weeks say they have been unable to communicate with their clients since they arrived there. Some 100 …

After 10-month battle, Panama City residents can park RVs in driveways

The Panama City City Commission voted to allow RVs and boats to be parked in driveways, with some limitations. The amendment comes after months of public debate, sparked by a resident's dispute with code enforcement over his parked RV. The new rule …

Panama Canal Advances Rio Indio Reservoir Project to Secure Water Supply After Historic Drought

The Panama Canal Board of Directors has approved critical funding for the construction of a new reservoir in the Rio Indio basin, marking a significant step toward ensuring water security for both the vital waterway and the country’s population. Resolution …

Colombia and Panama Must Protect Migrants in the Darien Jungle: UN Rapporteur

Migrats at the Darien Jungle, 2025. X/ @UN_SPExperts February 27, 2025 Hour: 12:57 pm On Thursday, Gehad Madi, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants, urged Colombia and Panama to strengthen their cooperation to protect …

Excitement builds downtown with new Panama City swimming attraction and almost-finished pier

A new pier near Hotel Indigo in downtown Panama City, Fla., is pictured Feb. 26, 2025. (Tyler Orsburn/News Herald)Tyler Orsburn/News HeraldWorkers prepare materials for the new pier behind Bayside Boat Rentals on West Beach Drive in downtown Panama …

Panama City Beach Scottish Festival

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Get your kilts ready for the 31st annual Panama City Beach Scottish Festival. Frank Brown Park will look a little different February 28 and March 1st, as the Celtic Heritage Alliance presents the largest and longest- …

Panama’s Attorney General Finds Hutchison’s Port Contract Unconstitutional

Panama’s Attorney General weighed in during the ongoing debate over Chinese control of the Panama Canal telling the country’s Supreme Court he has determined the contract with China’s Hutchison Port Holdings is unconstitutional. He is asking the Supreme …

The 31st annual Panama City Beach Scottish Festival