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Court of Appeals Panama Revokes Community Service Awarded to the Owner of the “La Parce” Beauty Salons
On Thursday, September 11, the Superior Court of Appeals overturned the decision of a judge who replaced the 60-month prison sentence with community service in favor of Katherine Carvallo Hidalgo, owner of the La Parce beauty salon chain. The...

In Bocas del Toro Panama, Chiquita will Implement a Partnership Model
The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Julio Moltó, announced this Thursday that the company Chiquita Brands will reactivate its operations on the banana farms of Bocas del Toro under a sharecropping model. According to Moltó, the sharecropping...

Is the ‘Cartel of the Suns’ a Terrorist Organization? Panama President Mulino Warns that he will Not Hesitate to Declare Them So
Although the Cartel of the Suns does not have a significant influence in Panama, President José Raúl Mulino warned that he would not hesitate to declare it a terrorist organization. The Cartel of the Suns is an alleged Venezuelan criminal...

Puerto Rican investigative journalist and entrepreneur wins big prize for the Caribbean
By Katherine Pennacchio September 11, 2025 It's been 57 years since a Puerto Rican journalist has received the Maria Moors Cabot Prize Gold Medal, presented by Columbia Journalism School. This year, the Island of Enchantment is once again...

Sweet onion market consolidates in Spain and Europe, with Peru leading supply
The sweet onion market is entering a stage of consolidation in Spain and across Europe. Peru remains the main supplier of this differentiated product within the onion segment, which is also set to see new developments soon, according to Yummy...

This global engagement model can withstand future shocks
GLOBAL Are you prepared for the next shock to the international student market? It’s a question that should be keeping every university leader up at night. In 2025 the landscape of global higher education is not just shifting; it’s being...

The US is now the largest investor in commercial spyware
Paragon, responding to the committee’s findings, accused Italian authorities of refusing to conduct a thorough technical verification—an assessment it argued could have resolved the issue. Apart from focusing on investment, the Atlantic Council...

Highlights and goals of Atlas 2-2 Santos en Liga Mx
Fin de la transmisión ¡Nos vamos! Ha sido un placer llevarles la cobertura del emocionante partido entre Atlas 2-2 Santos Laguna correspondiente a la jornada 8 de la Liga Mx Agradecemos su compañía y pasión por el fútbol. No olviden seguir atentos...

Highlights and goals of Charlotte Fc 3-0 Inter Miami en MLS 2025
End of transmission We're off! It has been a pleasure bringing you coverage of the exciting match between Charlotte FC 3-0 Inter Miami on matchday 30 of Major League Soccer. Charlotte moves up to third place. We appreciate your company and passion...

Market ends with strong gains led by IT, Nifty above 24,850
The stock market on Tuesday ended with strong gains, with Nifty above 24,850, led by IT, pharma, and FMCG stocks. At close, the Sensex was up 314.02 points or 0.39% at 81,101.32, and the Nifty was up 95.45 points or 0.39% at 24,868.60. BSE Midcap...

Mastercard Survey: 90% of SMEs That Accept Digital Payments in Puerto Rico Report Significant Business Growth
Other key factors for entrepreneurs include security features, valued by 81% of SMEs, as well as the provider’s ability to grow alongside the business (76%) and the ability to accept different payment types (80%) as well as the capability to...

Bulker fallout looms as trade tensions threaten US soyabean season
THE INITIAL effect of Trump 2.0 trade policies has been far more negative for US businesses than for global ship operators. The broader fallout for shipping is not here yet, but could arrive soon. On the container side, US businesses have been...

Panama Village Board Talks Vehicles Left In Village Parking Lots
The Panama Village Board discussed the possibility of getting signs for the village parking lot to prohibit overnight parking. P-J photo by Sara Holthouse PANAMA — The Panama Village Board is looking into signs to not allow overnight parking in...

Settlement Reached in Financial Dispute Affecting Rose Cay Jones Act ATB Fleet
By Daniel Katzive (gCaptain) – A settlement has been reached in the financial dispute between the owners and operators of Rose Cay Maritime’s fleet of Jones Act Articulated Tug/Barge combinations and tanker barges. Coast Guard liens filed by the...

Memorandum Published: Chiquita Returns to Bocas del Toro in Panama
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MICI) published the memorandum of understanding signed in Brasilia between President José Raúl Mulino and the company Chiquita Panamá, for the banana company to resume operations in the province of Bocas del...

Reopening of the Mine in Panama will help Diversify State Revenues
The possible reopening of the copper mine in Donoso, according to Renzo Merino, senior vice president of sovereign credit and risk at Moody’s Rating, will contribute to the diversification of government revenues, economic reactivation, increased...
What Do Companies Need in a Future-Ready ERP?
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The Program of Creole Fascism as Perceived by Some in Panama
“Creole Fascism” refers to a local manifestation of fascist ideology that emerged in Latin America, particularly in Argentina during the 1930s and 1940s, blending fascist ideals with nationalistic, often right-wing political traditions. Unlike the...

China, Russia And The Global Natural Gas Market – Big Changes Now Likely
Russian President Vladimir Putin Hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping for a high-level meeting in 2025 in Moscow. Getty Images China and Russia have now given the go ahead for one of the world’s most consequential natural gas deals in a decade....

‘Unprecedented’ failure in the Pacific Ocean stuns scientists
The Gulf of Panama experiences a reliable upwelling event every year when the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)—an area where trade winds converge—shifts south during the winter. SEE ALSO: Rivers may fuel explosive strengthening of major...