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Little Girl Dies Run-Over By A Bus In Colón

Traffic AccidentsAt around midday today, a three year old girl died run-over by a bus, in the Route of Colón Pilón, while the bus was operating around the area of Calle 11 in Colón. (more)

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"Ex-Police Officer Put Up The Picture Of The Parked Police Car In The "Push Botton" - José Raúl Mulino

Crime & PunishmentThe Panama National Police have identified the person who posted the picture of a police car parked outside a "Push Botton" in Colón. (more)

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Law 564 Approved In Second Reading

Law & LawyersThe National Assembly approved, in the second reading, the Law 564 which modifies Law 59 of 1996 and Law 10 of 2010 on the Panama Meritorious Fire Department. (more)

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Maintenance Of The Water Plant In Chilibre Continues

Infrastructure UpgradesThe Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (IDAAN) today started maintenance work on the 66-inch pipe in the Kilómetro 5 of Chilibre, affecting the water's pressure and supplying high areas. (more)

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Panama Has A High Level Of Human Development, But Also Equity

Panama NewsPanama was ranked 60 in the world (out of 187 countries) and the first place in Central America with the best Human Development Index (HDI), according to the Human Development Report from 2013, from the United Nations Program for Development (UNPD), which was led by Norway, Australia and the United States.

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Law Was Approved In Benefit Of The Fire Department

Law & LawyersToday, the Bill No. 564, which allows the availability of funds deposited in the national trust, was approved during the first hearing by the Commission of Government.

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President Sanctions Law Creating The National Authority Of Transparency

PoliticsThe president, Ricardo Martinelli, enacted Law 33 of April 25, 2013, establishing the National Authority of Transparency and Access to Information.

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Another Health Union Announces Strike

Protests & DemonstrationsThe National Coordinator of Professionals and Technicians of Health Unit declared a strike starting on April 30.

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Forest Fire In Boquete

Environmental IssuesA forest fire that consumed 4 hectares in the sector of Alto Quiel in the district of Boquete was controlled this afternoon by the Fire Department units from Boquete, Dolega and David, stated the Commander José De La Cruz.

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IDAAN Repairs Will Cause Water Outages On Saturday

Infrastructure UpgradesThe Institute of Aqueducts and Sewage Systems (IDAAN) announced they will be repairing a 72” water main that supplies water from the Water Treatment Plant of Chilibre to the city.

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Emergency Due To Drought

WeatherThe SINAPROC signed a state of emergency for Los Santos, Herrera, Veraguas, Cocle, Panama East and Chiriqui, due to drought and severe water shortages.

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War Between Brewers Affects Fepafut

Sports SectionA trade dispute between the country's major brewer companies reaches one of the most popular sports of the country: soccer.

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"A New Presidential Outburst" Says Eisenmenn

PoliticsThe decision of the Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP) to reject an application for reconsideration against the ejection of the National Registry of Tourism from the company Desarrollo Golf Coronado, S.A., operator of the Coronado Golf & Beach Club Hotel, located in Chame, was considered as "a new presidential outburst" by I. Roberto Eisenmann, legal representative of the company.

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"I Don't Need To Buy Candidates" Jose Luis Fabregas

PoliticsThe candidate running for mayor of Panama, José Luis Fabrega, waited eight days to express his views regarding the complaints of alleged payments to district representatives in exchange of support for his campaign.

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Metro Fare Will Be Known By December

Cars & TransportationThe metro fare will be revealed by the authorities by the end of December, stated Agustin Arias, manager of Metro Line One.

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Young Pregnant Woman Dies Buried Under Debris Of An Outhouse

Panama NewsA young pregnant 19-year-old woman lost her life after being buried under the debris of an outhouse.

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15 To 30 Day Term Is Given To Fix Sanitary Deficiencies

Panama NewsThe Ministry of Health (MINSA) gave a term of 15 to 30 days to the administration and tenants in the Market of Calidonia to make the necessary adjustments in the health deficiencies they found; otherwise, they will apply a fine or will temporary close their establishments.

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Woman Dies By Throwing Herself Off A Moving Bus

Traffic AccidentsToday, a woman died instantly when she threw herself off a bus while it was still in motion, the cause of death was the impact of her head against the pavement, near Tanara, Chepo. (more)

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School Vandalized By Unidentified Individuals

Crime & PunishmentUnidentified individuals vandalized a school in Cochea Abajo, in the district of Dolega, leaving students, parents and teachers completely terrified. (more)

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National Assembly Approves Modification To The Criminal Procedure Code

Panama NewsWith 37 votes in favor, 13 opposing and 1 abstention, the plenary of the National Assembly approved, in the third reading the Law 523, which amends the Criminal Procedure Code. (more)

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Panama Is No Longer A Tax Haven

Money MattersThe President of Panama, Ricardo Martinelli, said the policies which have been implemented in recent years have allowed their country to stop being considered a tax haven. (more)

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Security Guard Kills Man At Tocumen Airport

Crime & PunishmentMartin Cardoce, 50, died after being shot in the abdomen at the Tocumen International Airport.

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"Garbage Czar" Is Investigated In Colombia

Panama NewsThe so-called "garbage czar" William Velez, owner of the company Interaseo, S.A. that manages the landfill Cerro Patacon, is being investigated in Colombia for possible links with paramilitaries.

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Adoption Law About To Be Approved

Law & Lawyers551 Bill, which dictates a new national law on adoptions, is expected to be approved by next Tuesday on first debate.

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Water Will Be Suspended Due To Construction Of A Valve On Calle 50

Infrastructure UpgradesThe Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (IDAAN) will suspend water service today, to all residents of San Francisco, from 56th Street to the Vía Cincuentenario, Calle 50 and the surrounding areas. (more)

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Former General Attorney Criticizes Amendment In Criminal Procedure Code

PoliticsA group of delegates from the National Assembly are modifying paragraph 3 of Article 116 of the Criminal Procedure Code, through which they will reduce the sentence against crimes of embezzlement and crimes against public administration.

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Peru Will Consider Eliminating Business Visa For Panamanians

Travel & TourismPresident Ricardo Martinelli spoke with the president of Peru, Ollanta Humala, on the possibility of eliminating the visa for Panamanian traders traveling to Peru to do business transactions.

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Court Process Against Desarrollo Golf Coronado Is Passed To The DGI

Panama NewsThe full Court of Justice (CSJ) reported this afternoon, the last protection of constitutional guarantees submitted by the company Desarrollo Golf Coronado S. A., whose legal representative is I. Roberto Eisenmann, was not admitted. (more)

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Nurses Extend The Strike For 48 More Hours

Protests & DemonstrationsThe National Nurses Association (ANEP), which brings together over 5000 nurses, extended the strike that started on Tuesday for 48 more hours, now beginning since Thursday morning.

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Investment Of $183 Million Towards Cleaner Production

Environmental IssuesThe Panamanian industry has invested around $183 million in the last ten years, with the purpose of creating a much cleaner production that allows environmental improvement, informed a business related source.

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