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A $3 million cleanup project will remove 2,500 tons of waste from Panama's Darién jungle while creating jobs for local communities. The environmental restoration effort aims to heal one of the world's most biodiverse regions.
In a city where nearly everything is imported, former tech entrepreneur Ringo Lam is proving coffee can grow in Hong Kong's concrete jungle. What started with 100 seeds from Panama has blossomed into a cooperative of 25 farmers cultivating 400 coffee plants on Lantau Island.
Two Central American nations are turning a dream of regional connection into reality with plans for a high-speed railway linking their economies. The ambitious project could eventually stretch from Panama to Mexico, transforming how people and goods move across the isthmus.
Panama City just threw a massive community cookout to celebrate how tourism powers their local economy and brings neighbors together. During National Travel and Tourism Week, residents, business owners, and tourism workers gathered to honor the industry that generates over $300 million annually for their city. ##
Sophia Cherek thought she was attending a regular senior recognition ceremony at her Panama City high school. Instead, she became one of only nine students statewide to receive a scholarship worth up to $71,000.
Weightlifter Yeison Lopez set three world records at the Pan American Championships, lifting 397kg total and finishing a stunning 48kg ahead of his nearest competitor. The Colombian champion called it a "wonderful experience" as he chases his Olympic gold dream in Los Angeles.
An MIT grad student went to Panama expecting to crunch numbers for a real estate project. Instead, she discovered how thoughtful development can build community without displacement.
Panama City Beach is hosting a free beach cleanup on April 25 to protect sea turtles and wildlife from harmful debris. Last year's event drew 25+ volunteers who cleared trash from half a mile of shoreline.
Scientists in Panama discovered a rare hot pink katydid that transformed to green over two weeks, potentially mimicking the color-changing leaves around it. This first-ever observation of color transformation in adult katydids reveals a brilliant new camouflage strategy in the rainforest.
Scientists in Panama discovered a rare hot-pink katydid that transforms from bright pink to green over two weeks, possibly mimicking the color-changing leaves around it. The remarkable find could reveal a new camouflage strategy in the insect world.
A decade after Nigerian journalists exposed hidden offshore wealth in the Panama Papers, the investigation sparked major legal reforms that are transforming how companies report their true owners. While no one went to jail, the country now has new transparency laws protecting billions in public funds.
A Panama City science museum is turning cocktail hour into a chemistry lesson. Local bartenders will demonstrate the science behind mixology while guests vote for the best drinks.
A surgeon in Panama just saved a stroke patient's life from 124 miles away using UAE-developed robotic technology. The breakthrough could bring lifesaving treatment to millions who currently can't access it.
For the first time since 2009, critically endangered Panamanian golden frogs are being released back into their natural habitat after a devastating fungal disease wiped them out completely. Scientists are studying how these captive-bred frogs adapt to the wild, paving the way for saving other endangered amphibian species.
After disappearing from the wild for nearly two decades, Panama's national symbol is hopping back into the forest. A deadly fungus wiped out every golden frog in the country, but conservationists just pulled off what seemed impossible.
Archaeologists in Panama just unearthed a spectacular gold-filled tomb that's rewriting what we know about an elite society that thrived over a millennium ago. The discovery reveals how ancient leaders displayed power, family heritage, and craftsmanship in stunning detail.
As global fertilizer prices spike over $100 in a month, Morocco is sending 1,000 tons of free fertilizer to help Panama's small-scale farmers keep growing food. The donation launches a new annual partnership focused on strengthening agriculture between the two nations.
Panama became the first country in Latin America to offer universal HPV vaccination, and it's working. Cervical cancer rates have been steadily falling since the program launched, with vaccine coverage now exceeding 85 percent.
Scientists studying 17,000 years of Panama's ecological history found that bringing back large plant-eating animals could restore natural benefits lost when giant sloths and elephant relatives vanished. The research offers a roadmap for healing tropical forests.
Archaeologists in Panama have unearthed a stunning tomb filled with ancient gold ornaments, offering a rare window into a sophisticated civilization from 1,000 years ago. The discovery ranks among the most significant archaeological finds in Panama's recent history.
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