Panama’s first climate exodus: Gardi Sugdub left empty as rising seas claim Caribbean homes

GUNA YALA ARCHIPELAGO (Panama), June 4 — Streets once filled with children’s laughter have fallen silent on a Panamanian island where almost all residents left a year ago due to the threat of the sea swallowing their homes. The evacuation of around 1,200 …

East Austin robbery suspect extradited from Panama

Panama rejects US group claims it facilitates Iranian oil sales

A modern railway through Central America could link Panama with Mexico by 2035

A historic train line between Mexico and Panama looks to be moving forward after leaders from six Central American countries presented a US $52 billion regional rail integration plan in Leipzig, Germany. The Regional Mobility and Logistics Master Plan 2035 …

Colombian man extradited from Panama to Travis County for aggravated robbery charges

AUSTIN, Texas — A Colombian man wanted on aggravated robbery charges was extradited from Panama to Travis County, where he is being held pending trial, the US Marshals said Tuesday. Brayan Estiven Rios, 29, was arrested May 22 by Panamanian officials and …

Suspect in 2022 Austin robbery found and extradited from Panama

He is accused of holding a victim at gunpoint, forcing her into an SUV and demanding she withdraw money from her bank account. AUSTIN, Texas — After a yearslong robbery and kidnapping investigation, U.S. officials found a suspect in Panama and brought him …

Panamá to Belém: Grassroots Demands for a Real Just Transition

Last month, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held its first Climate Week in Panamá City. This gathering marked a pivotal space to inform and shape deliberations for the upcoming climate talks in Bonn, Germany, in June, …

Panama History Timeline – A Chronology of Key Events: 1502 – 2019

1502 – Spanish explorer Rodrigo de Bastidas visits Panama, which was home to Cuna, Choco, Guaymi and other indigenous peoples. 1519 – Panama becomes Spanish Vice-royalty of New Andalucia (later New Granada). 1821 – Panama becomes independent of Spain, but …

I Spent Four Days at the Gorgeous Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Hotel in Panama—and I Seriously Felt Like Royalty

The hotel itself is prominently located in the beautiful, history-filled—and extremely walkable—Casco Viejo, or Old Town. The area has been designated a World Heritage Site, meaning it should be a must-visit on every world traveler's (or history buff…

Panama City's Shore Enough shares their Tiny Desk Contest entry

Earlier this month, NPR named Ruby Ibarra the winner of the 2025 Tiny Desk Contest. Among the nearly 7,500 entries were a handful of Gulf Coast locals. We decided to reach out and give them a chance to share the stories behind their music. Shore Enough is …