Trump making no friends at NATO summit; Challenges Germany to do more
The German government’s chief, Angela Merkel , on Wednesday defended her country’s right to make its own decisions, after US President Donald Trump criticized Germany for buying gas from Russia, the country’s main threat. NATO. “I myself experienced how a part of Germany was controlled by the USSR, and I …
Former Mayor Navarro announces candidacy for President
The former mayor of Panama, Juan Carlos Navarro , ran on Tuesday, July 10, for the office of President of the Republic in the face of the primary Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) to be held on September 16. José Luis Fábrega is running as a candidate for the Mayor of …
Health of Martinelli to be examined prior to hearing
The magistrate Jerónimo Mejía , acting as judge of guarantees, suspended yesterday the hearing of accusation of the process that is followed to the ex-president Ricardo Martinelli by the supposedly illegal listeners and announced that the diligence will be resumed when it has a forensic evaluation on the state of …
Church chimes in for it’s opinion on Martinelli case
Cardinal José Luis Lacunza warned that the process followed by former President Ricardo Martinelli “is an emblematic case for the justice of the country and it is necessary for justice to put on the trousers of legal age, to face something that may be decisive for the future of Justice”. …
Varela backed Chinese bridge project winners have shady background and history
The background of the companies qualified in the tender to build the fourth bridge over the Panama Canal were not subject to analysis by the Ministry of Public Works (MOP) . But they must have been. Several of these companies have been identified in other countries for alleged acts of …
All Martinelli appeals to nullify prosecution are denied by Judge
In a hearing that lasted two and a half hours, Judge Jerónimo Mejía -acting as judge of guarantees-denied seven appeals for absolute nullity filed by the defense of former President Ricardo Martinelli, in the process that is followed by the illegal interception of communications. They perform medical procedure on Ricardo …
Bond for Btesh is suddenly revoked by Superior Court
The Second Superior Court reported on the afternoon of this Wednesday, July 4, that it decided to revoke the release bond in favor of businessman Gabriel Btesh , who is not in Panama. Prosecutor requests that Gabriel Btesh be set bail in the New Business case Gabriel Btesh and his …
Happy 4th of July to PNO.com readers here and in the US.
by James “JB” Bryson Just a very simple and sincere wish of a Happy Independence Day for all Ex-pats in Panama and all our friends and family back home in the USA. I am very pleased with the growth and reach of the site and want to thank all of …
Romulo Roux “ La Gran Estafa a los Miembros de Cambio Democratico”
Por: Esteban Anguizola – Escritor Contribuyente Panamanowonline.com En Estos ultimos dias de Junio en casa de amistades disfrutando el Partido de Panama vs Inglaterra o al menos la emocion de nuestro primer gol en nuestro primer muncial ya que perder nunca es divertido pero igual fue muy emotivo. Nos …
Martinelli lawyers claim “double judgment” and push for annulments
José Luis ‘Popi’ Varela, member of the Panameñista Party and brother of the President of the Republic, Juan Carlos Varela, plans to become a plaintiff in the case of alleged telephone interceptions without judicial authorization and two crimes of fraud against former President Ricardo Martinelli. In the afternoon of yesterday, …
Panama comes home after initial World Cup appearance
Tunisia won its first match in 40 years; A 2-1 triumph over Panama, in a clash at the Morrovia Arena in Saransk, Russia. The Panamanians began with vigor. With his mind set on leaving with a triumph in his first World Cup adventure, coach Hernán Darío Gómez sent a team with good …
US applies further sanctions against Nicaragua
The United States on Thursday imposed more visa restrictions on those responsible for violating human rights in Nicaragua , where protests continue demanding the resignation of President Daniel Ortega and the cessation of violence that left 220 dead in just over two months. Pope Francis calls on Nicaragua to cease …
Former TRUMP hotel to become Marriott
Ithaca Capital announced that the Bahia Grand Panama hotel -the current name of the former Trump Ocean Club International Hotel & Tower Panama- will be called from September JW Marriott , the luxury brand of the American hotel operator Marriott International. Varela says Trump’s lawyers were wrong to send him …
Heavy influx of immigrants continue to seek haven in Panama
For at least two weeks, some 70 Cubans have been stranded in the community of La Peñita, located in Metetí , a village in the province of Darién. Panama prevents the entry of 300 Cubans and Africans on the border with Colombia Migration warns that Cubans have until May 20 …
Deputy to seek suit against Martinelli for privacy violations
The Panamanian deputy José Luis Varela announced that he will sue former Panamanian governor Ricardo Martinelli , who is being prosecuted for the alleged commission of crimes against the inviolability of secrecy and the right to privacy and embezzlement, in the so-called case of punctures The new tactics of the …
Diplomatic missions being opened in Palestine. “not have a connection with Israel”.
Panama will open four new diplomatic missions, which will be located in: Palestine, Jordan, Africa and Australia, said Farah Diva Urrutia, deputy minister in charge of Foreign Affairs. BUDGET Budget Committee of the Assembly This legislative body approved a match to create the positions of the personnel that will attend …
Guatemala volcano fallout assessed by WHO
An expert from the World Health Organization (WHO) will evaluate the impact on health of people affected by the eruption of the Fuego volcano in Guatemala that has left 112 dead, an official source said Thursday. OAS begins mission in Guatemala for tragedy of Fuego volcano Volcán de Fuego continues …
Panama ramps up for Sunday clash with England: World Cup 2018
The Panamanian team held its last training session in its base camp at Saransk on Friday morning, hours before traveling to Nizhny Novgorod, where on Sunday it will face England in its second match of Group G of the World Cup in Russia. It was a smooth session in which …
Human Rights Groups watch as Nicaragua casualties rise
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) affirmed on Friday that the number of deaths due to “the repressive action of the State” in the framework of the protests against the government in Nicaragua amounted to at least 212. Nicaragua awaits the end of attacks in Masaya and the release …
Martinelli resignation apparently not authenticated as required
The Ministry of Government (Mingob) reported that to date the Directorate General of the Penitentiary System has not received documentation from Ricardo Martinelli , detained in El Renacer , which requires the authenticity established by the procedures for verification of signatures. Former President Martinelli maneuvers to delay court proceedings Chronicle …
World Youth Day for 2019 amasses huge expense
The Local Organizing Committee of the World Youth Day (WYD) said yesterday that the estimated cost of organizing this event, from January 22 to 27, 2019, is $ 54.5 million. The funds will come, mostly, from the contribution of pilgrims, private donations, non-profit organizations, private companies, the public sector and …
Journalists claim bias and “violations” in coverage and access to Martinelli
Two associations of journalists in Panama denounced today that the Police prevented two local channels from covering the former President Ricardo Martinelli, in preventive detention for alleged espionage, which constitutes “a serious and unacceptable violation of fundamental guarantees.” The National Council of Journalists and the Forum of Journalists for Freedom …
Panama sees staggering increase in asylum seekers from neighboring countries
The number of asylum seekers and refugees in Panama increased by 60.23% in 2017 compared to the figure registered the previous year, reported the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR ). According to the data provided by the National Office of Attention to Refugees in the isthmus (ONPAR) , …
All candidates must register Social Media accounts prior to elections
Candidates, candidates and candidates for a popular election must submit their official accounts on the Internet and digital media to the Electoral Tribunal (ET) . The TE informed that this is established by Decree 34 of June 14, 2018, published in the Electoral Bulletin l 4,284 of this Tuesday, June …
Provisional Health measure request for Martinelli is denied.
The plenary of the Supreme Court of Justice unanimously denied the request of former President Ricardo Martinelli to replace the measure of provisional detention imposed by that entity as part of the process that is followed by the interception of communications during his administration. Little call to support former president …
Varela knew of wiretapping claims Martinelli defense
‘President Juan Carlos Varela knew about wiretapping when he shared a government alliance with then President Ricardo Martinelli.’ Who revealed this information is the today deputy Ana Matilde Gómez, who at the beginning of the last administration served as Attorney General of the Nation until December 2014. As a deputy of …
PANAMA: World Cup in the streets
The debut of Panama in a soccer World Cup interrupted yesterday the coming and going of nurses, workers, vendors, students and other passers-by in the centennial plaza 5 de Mayo, enabled only for the pedestrian crossing on the occasion of the World Cup. His eyes, like that of hundreds of …
Contract for Balboa shipyard amended
An addendum to the concession contract between the State and the Mec Shipyards consortium, signed in 2012 by the last administration, seeks to modify two clauses of the agreement. The request of the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) entered the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic on June 6 …
The bill is in on Varela’s Euro tour
The administration of President Juan Carlos Varela disbursed at least $ 224,800 for air tickets and per diem of some officials and guests who traveled to the United Kingdom and Israel last May. Official records of different entities show that the air tickets and travel expenses of President Juan Carlos …
Martinelli options: What we will hear in Supreme Court hearings
On the morning of today, the case of Ricardo Martinelli for the punctures will have his third hearing in less than eight days. Judicial organ reports that it has everything ready for hearing Martinelli Substitutes will define if Ricardo Martinelli will continue in El Renacer Ricardo Martinelli and the lifestyle …