Panama

  • Jun 8, 2004
  • 6 min read

PANAMA: US trade talks face farmers' hostility

The second round of free trade talks with the United States began in Los Angeles on June 7. The...

Panama
  • May 26, 2004
  • 7 min read

CENTRAL AMERICA: High oil prices cause fiscal woes

As a net importer of crude oil, Central America has been hit by the rise in world oil prices,...

Central America
  • May 4, 2004
  • 6 min read

PANAMA: Torrijos wins presidency with clear mandate

Martin Torrijos was the clear winner of presidential elections on May 2. The election showed no...

Panama
  • May 3, 2004
  • 1 min read

PANAMA: Torrijos wins clear presidential mandate

Martin Torrijos, the son of former dictator General Omar Torrijos, won presidential elections...

Panama
  • Apr 26, 2004
  • 1 min read

PANAMA/US: Trade talks begin today

Officials will today begin talks on a free trade agreement between Panama and the United States.

Panama
  • Apr 5, 2004
  • 7 min read

CENTRAL AMERICA/MEXICO: Summit fails to make progress

The leaders were anxious to allay fears of a waning commitment to cooperation and development...

Central America
  • Mar 8, 2004
  • 7 min read

PANAMA: Torrijos likely to win competitive elections

While the PRD candidate, Martin Torrijos, has a strong lead in opinion polls, the results of...

Panama
  • Feb 4, 2004
  • 7 min read

LATIN AMERICA: Banana sector faces challenges

Bananas are the fourth most traded agricultural commodity, and the most traded fruit globally,...