After its contract in Panama was cancelled, Tristan Pascall, the head of Minera Panamá, a subsidiary of the Canadian company, is urging authorities to allow them to continue operating the copper mine to close it ‘responsibly’
The arrival of Venezuelans on the Honduran border has multiplied. So far this year, almost 500,000 people have crossed through the dense rainforest of the Colombia-Panama border, double the number from the previous number year
This ‘fine water’ is drawn from volcanic rock in Hawaii, from icebergs that have fallen from melting glaciers in Norway, or from droplets of morning mist in Tasmania
Human Rights Watch warns that the Colombia-Panama border situation stems from ineffective regional migration policies
The organizers said the blockade would continue, because migrants are afraid of criminals, smugglers and extortionists. They demand transit or exit visas to reach the U.S. border
The Central American country is the world’s fourteenth largest copper producer and has gained relevance as a result of increasing interest in electric energy as an alternative to fossil fuels
Among the other topics being discussed at the summit are migration, supply chains and efforts geared toward environmental sustainability
Lawmakers recently approved an extension benefiting the subsidiary of a Canadian mining company. The government talks about saving jobs, while demonstrators worry about the environmental impact and warn ‘Panama is not for sale’
To head off chaos, as part of a multipronged approach to manage and order migration, it is time for decisive action to stabilize migrant hosting communities throughout the Americas
Safe Mobility offers legal routes to North America from Colombia, Costa Rica and Guatemala. However, migrants have nowhere to go to obtain access and complain of being forced to sign confidentiality agreements
Global cargo companies could see millions in losses, but the biggest blow will be to consumer prices, which are set to rise, especially in the United States
The canal implemented a measure Sunday capping the number of ships passing through its locks daily to a maximum of 32, compared to 36 to 38 under normal operation
The United Nations Population Fund published a report that reveals how these women, rendered invisible in health systems, are more likely to die as a result of pregnancy and childbirth
The organization, which is involved in crimes such as human trafficking, sexual exploitation and drug trafficking, is extending its tentacles in eight countries in the region
Since 2018, at least 258 people have died or disappeared while crossing the perilous sliver of land that connects Colombia and Panama. This year alone, more than 127,000 migrants have trekked through the dangerous terrain. With no time to mourn after losing loved ones to the jungle, survivors focus on the next step
The little girl from Panama had heart problems and was being held with her family in Harlingen, Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley, one of the busiest corridors for migrant crossings
That would represent a huge increase from the 250,000 migrants estimated to have crossed the roadless, jungle-clad route in 2022
The 35-year-old Messi opened the scoring against the Caribbean team in the 20th minute with a right-foot shot from the edge of the box to reach the milestone 100
Fans on the street corner chanted “Messi, Messi” and sang the words to “Muchachos,” which became the unofficial anthem for the Argentina squad
The first lady will highlight issues around empowering women and young people and food insecurity in the Horn of Africa
Another 23 people were injured in the accident, which took place during a road trip between shelters. The victims had crossed the Darien Gap from Colombia
The musician, actor, lawyer and social activist never fails to surprise – or to have an opinion. The multi-talented Panamanian, now 72, talked to EL PAÍS as he prepares the memoirs of an extraordinary life
