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Legislators Approve Debt Forgiveness for Overdue Vehicle Permits

Legislators Approve Debt Forgiveness for Overdue Vehicle Permits

On Thursday, a majority of 35 legislators approved file 23.906 in its second debate, a project that implements debt forgiveness for individuals owing on their vehicle permits (marchamo).   With this reform, owners of vehicles and motorcycles with outstanding...
Protest Actions Scheduled for Next Week

Protest Actions Scheduled for Next Week

Various social organizations and the National Union of Construction and Similar Industries Workers (SUNTRACS) in Panama have publicly declared that they will engage in protest actions next week. These planned actions express the groups’ discontent with a controversial...
Panama Metro Announces Closure in Panama Oeste This Weekend

Panama Metro Announces Closure in Panama Oeste This Weekend

The closure will take place for the assembly of beams at the height of Vista Alegre, in the district of Arraiján, as announced by the Panama Metro, with operations occurring at night.   The public transportation company, Panama Metro, notifies that there will be...
SINAPROC Issues Warning for Rip Currents

SINAPROC Issues Warning for Rip Currents

The National System of Civil Protection (SINAPROC) will maintain the precautionary notice until Thursday, September 28. SINAPROC has issued a warning due to the possibility of rip currents occurring along the Panamanian Pacific coast until Thursday, September 28,...
MOP Announces Ongoing Traffic Changes on Pan-American Highway

MOP Announces Ongoing Traffic Changes on Pan-American Highway

MOP states that lane changes are scheduled weekly, based on the progress and needs of the project. Traffic changes will occur during nighttime hours. The Ministry of Public Works (MOP) notifies users of the Pan-American Highway about ongoing vehicle circulation...

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