Former Panamanian leader Manuel Solis dies at 91; was president under Noriega
Former Panamanian leader Manuel Solis dies at 91 US, Russian tourists wounded in Panama resort town in suspected botched robbery attempt
American, Russian wounded in Panama resort town Panamanian government building 4 air, sea monitoring stations to fight drug trafficking
Panama building 4 anti-drug sea, air stations Honduran army ’serenades’ ousted president’s supporters at embassy; occupants say it’s tortureTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Ousted President Manuel Zelaya, who is holed up with a group of 30 supporters at the Brazilian Embassy in Honduras, complained Wednesday about loud music blasted by soldiers posted around the diplomatic compound. 12 with alleged ties to Colombian guerrilla group face terrorism, kidnapping charges in NYNEW YORK — A dozen members of a Colombian organization have been charged with conspiring to aid a foreign terrorist group and taking a U.S. citizen hostage last year in Panama, authorities announced Monday. Ex-Panama president who replaced Noriega after US invasion, led transition to democracy, diesPANAMA CITY — Former President Guillermo Endara, who led Panama to democracy after the U.S. invasion that toppled dictator Gen. Manuel Noriega, died Monday. He was 73. Hurricane Bill strengthens in open Atlantic on track to Bermuda; Claudette loses steamPENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. — A tropical storm that lost steam after blowing ashore Monday dumped rain on Florida and Alabama, while the first hurricane of this year’s Atlantic season picked up strength over open waters on a path toward Bermuda. Claudette weakens as it heads over Alabama; Hurricane Bill forms in the AtlanticPENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. — A quick-forming tropical storm blew into the Florida Panhandle on Monday and quickly lost steam while the first hurricane of this year’s Atlantic season took shape over the open ocean on a track for Bermuda. Don’t mess with our doughnuts: Fla. health dept. ousts county doc who dissed Dunkin’s dozensPENSACOLA, Fla. — Dr. Jason Newsom railed against burgers, french fries, fried chicken and sweet tea in his campaign to promote better eating in a part of the country known as the Redneck Riviera. He might still be leading the charge if he had only left the doughnuts alone. Strong quake rocks Panama CityPANAMA CITY - A strong earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted the Panama capital Saturday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. Honduras rebuffs top diplomat in ultimatum to restore president or face sanctionsTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ refusal to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya despite an appeal by the top envoy for the Americas has put the impoverished nation on a collision course with the world community that could lead to its isolation. Top diplomat visits Honduras to deliver ultimatum: Restore president or face sanctionsTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — The Americas’ top international diplomat flew to Honduras on Friday to give the coup-backed government a firm ultimatum: Restore the president within 24 hours or face crippling sanctions. Interim Honduras leader says he is open to early vote; OAS chief prepares to deliver ultimatumTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ interim leader said he was open to early elections if it resolves an impasse with the world community, as a top diplomat headed to the Central American nation to demand he restore the president ousted by a coup. Honduras’ interim leader blames Hugo Chavez for his nation’s crisis
Panama’s new pro-business president promises jobs at inaugurationPANAMA CITY — Businessman Ricardo Martinelli was sworn in as Panama’s new president on Wednesday, promising to start the biggest job-creation push ever in the country. Honduran government’s international isolation grows; demonstrators demand return of presidentTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Thousands of Hondurans demonstrated Wednesday for the return of ousted President Manuel Zelaya, who vowed to fly home this weekend despite a warrant for his arrest. Thousands more rallied in favor of the military-backed government. Commercial fisherman hooks live missile in Gulf off Florida, keeps on board for 10 daysMADEIRA BEACH, Fla. — Florida authorities say a commercial fisherman reeled in a live missile in the Gulf of Mexico and kept it on his boat for 10 days. Panama reports first swine flu casePANAMA CITY - Panama has reported its fist case of swine flu with detecting the deadly A/H1N1 virus in a young man who had recently returned from the US. Opposition supermarket magnate wins Panama’s presidential electionPANAMA CITY — Conservative supermarket magnate Ricardo Martinelli won Panama’s presidential election in a landslide Sunday, promising to guide the country through the world economic crisis and an ambitious expansion of the Panama Canal. Supermarket magnate favored to win Panama’s presidential electionPANAMA CITY — A conservative supermarket magnate was favored to win presidential elections Sunday that will determine who oversees expansion of the Panama Canal, the nation’s economic engine. Supermarket magnate favored to win Panama’s presidential electionPANAMA CITY — A conservative supermarket magnate is favored to win presidential elections Sunday that will determine who will oversee the completion of the expansion of the Panama Canal, the nation’s economic engine. Obituaries in the news
Obituaries in the news William Avery 23 killed, 438 hurt during Panamanian carnival celebrationPANAMA CITY - At least 23 people were killed and 438 injured during carnival celebrations in Panama, the authorities said. Panama Canal forecasts drop in tonnage due to recessionPANAMA CITY - The Panama Canal Authority has forecast a five-percent drop in cargo tonnage going through the waterway in the 2008-09 fiscal year as cargo transit has been badly hit by the ongoing economic crisis, EFE reported Tuesday. |
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TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ interim leader accused Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez of instigating his nation’s crisis and lawmakers tightened a curfew aimed at stemming unrest, as coup leaders showed few signs of bending to international pressure to restore the exiled president. Roberto Micheletti, who was named by Congress to replace President Manuel Zelaya after his ouster, has fought a largely losing battle to win international support for his government. The Organization of American States has given him until Saturday to step aside before Honduras is suspended from the group. The Obama administration halted joint military operations, and France, Spain, Italy, Chile and Colombia all recalled their ambassadors Wednesday.
