Panama
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...
PanamaCENTRAL 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 AmericaPANAMA: Torrijos wins presidency with clear mandate
Martin Torrijos was the clear winner of presidential elections on May 2. The election showed no...
PanamaPANAMA: Torrijos wins clear presidential mandate
Martin Torrijos, the son of former dictator General Omar Torrijos, won presidential elections...
PanamaPANAMA/US: Trade talks begin today
Officials will today begin talks on a free trade agreement between Panama and the United States.
PanamaCENTRAL AMERICA/MEXICO: Summit fails to make progress
The leaders were anxious to allay fears of a waning commitment to cooperation and development...
Central AmericaPANAMA: Torrijos likely to win competitive elections
While the PRD candidate, Martin Torrijos, has a strong lead in opinion polls, the results of...
PanamaLATIN AMERICA: Banana sector faces challenges
Bananas are the fourth most traded agricultural commodity, and the most traded fruit globally,...