The president-elect of Panama says he'll shut down key migration route to the U.S.
José Raúl Mulino ran as the stand-in candidate of Ricardo Martinelli, banned from competing on corruption charges
Panama's President-elect Mulino, From The Farm To The Hot Seat
Jose Raul Mulino left his farm and horses behind with his sights set on becoming Panama's vice president under his former boss, ex-head of state Ricardo Martinelli.
The 150th Kentucky Derby takes place this weekend with a Latino jockey favored to win
13 of 24 Kentucky Derbies have been won by Latino jockeys since the year 2000
How Much Does Joe Biden Earn Compared to Latin American Presidents? Here's the Ranking
Uruguay's president has the highest salary in the region, but it's still a little over half of what Biden earns every month as head of state
HRW Says Panama, Colombia Failing To Protect Migrants In Jungle
Last year, more than half a million people braved the Darien Gap, where they face perilous river crossings, wild animals and violent criminal gangs that extort, kidnap and abuse them.
MLB Diversity: Latinos Make Up Nearly a Quarter of League Lineup as 2024 Season Steps Up to the Plate
Latin America continues to be an oasis for MLB talent with 10 countries with at least one representative; Dominican Republic is king with 108
Former Four-Division Champion Roberto Durán Discharged From Hospital After Receiving Pacemaker
"Manos de Piedra" spent the past weekend hospitalized because of an atrioventricular blockage
How the USMNT Seeks To Make History This Year Under Christian Pulisic's Guidance
The 25-year-old is having one of his best seasons in Europe, with 12 goals, 8 assists for AC Milan
Can USMNT Secure Three-Peat in CONCACAF's Nations League? The Latin Times' Cartelera Futbolera March 19-24
European leagues come to a stop during International Break; MLS leaders Inter Miami will take on the NY Red Bulls.
New Threads, Same Vibrant Passion: Countries Start Revealing Their Copa América Jerseys
Out of the 14 confirmed teams that will participate at the event this Summer, seven are sponsored by Adidas
US Urges Panama To Remove Flag From Rogue Iranian Ships
The small Central American nation is the world leader in offering flags of convenience, which allow shipping companies to register their vessels in countries to which they have no link.
Panama Slams Aid Groups For Allegedly Encouraging Illegal Migration
In response, the government suspended MSF's humanitarian work in the jungle and accused it of failing to share data on alleged victims of sexual violence.
Panama Halts Migrant Aid In Darien Jungle: MSF
On Thursday, MSF said it was "forced to suspend all medical activity for the migrant population in the Darien by order of the Panamanian authorities."
Nicaragua Grants Asylum To Panama Ex-president Facing Jail
Martinelli sought asylum at the Nicaraguan embassy "because he considered himself persecuted for political reasons" and to be at risk, Nicaragua's foreign ministry said in a message to Panama.
Panama's Former President Convicted Of Money Laundering Vows To Run For Election
The former president and businessman gave a speech during the rally, where he addressed the money laundering incident, saying that he is not guilty of being involved in any criminal activities.
The 2024 Serie del Caribe Kicks Off in Miami: Here's All You Need to Know Ahead of the Latin Ball Event
Dominican Republic teams have won three of the last four editions, with Tigres de Licey taking home the most recent one in 2023
A Look at the Career of Luis Tejada, Panama's All-Time Leading Scorer, After his Sudden Death at 41
According to local media reports, Tejada collapsed during a pick-up game near his hometown of San Miguelito, Panama.
The Panama Canal is Enduring One of its Worst Droughts and it Could Cost it up to $700 million
Severe drought has led to a significant decline in Panama Canal traffic, causing disruption to a vital global trade route
120,000 Minors Crossed Darien Gap Last Year In Bid To Reach US
Record numbers of migrants crossing the hostile Darien gap jungle in 2023 included 120,000 minors, the Panama government said Monday.
Panama Says Its Canal Produced Record Revenue Despite Drought
The Panama Canal delivered $2.5 billion to the national treasury for last year's operations, the government said Monday, despite record-low water levels that limited ship transits.
Canadian Mining Firm Seeks To Suspend 7,000 Workers In Panama
Canadian firm First Quantum Minerals on Thursday asked Panama's government to suspend the contracts of some 7,000 workers at Central America's biggest copper mine, due to be closed under a court ruling.
Supreme Court Finds Panama's 20-Year Copper Mine Contract Unconstitutional
For the last couple of weeks, protesters have been demanding that the government cancel its agreement with First Quantum Minerals, which gave the company permission to mine copper in a biodiverse jungle.
Anti-Mining Protesters In Panama To Suspend Road Blockades For 12 Hours
Juan de Dios Camaño, secretary general of the Association of Chiricano Educators, said that the roads will be accessible from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday for people to get fuel and food.
Panama President Pushes Back Against Canadian Copper Mine Protests
Demonstrators and police clashed Tuesday in Panama as protests over a copper mine spilled into their fifth day, with President Laurentino Cortizo vowing he would prosecute acts of "vandalism."
Panama Police In Standoff With Protesters Over Canadian-Run Mine
Police in Panama fired teargas Monday at protesters burning tires and blocking roads to protest a contract allowing a Canadian company to continue operating Central America's biggest copper mine.
World Athletics Recognizes Inspiring Latina Track Stars: Who Are They and What are Their Records
Yulimar Rojas, Gianna Woodruff, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, and more have been honored for breaking barriers and setting records in the track and field world.
Record-Breaking Surge: Migrants Crossing Darien Gap Exceed 400,000 Mark
An increasing number of countries like Panama and Costa Rica are urgently seeking international assistance in managing the influx of migrants.
'We Are Penniless': Migrants Bled Dry On Path Through Darien Gap
The minimum of $170 gets you a guide for the treacherous journey from South America to Central America, as well as medical care and toilet access.
Panama Canal Authority to Extend Transit Restrictions Amid Severe Drought
The drought, made worse by the Pacific phenomenon known as El Nino, has forced authorities to restrict the waterway to ships with a draft of 43 feet (13.11 meters).
Migrants Crossing Perilous Darien Gap In Record Numbers: Panama
Panama announced on Monday that more migrants have crossed the Darien Gap, the hazardous jungle area separating Central and South America, so far this year than in all of 2022.