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Blinken kicks off Africa tour with tribute to anti-apartheid movement in Soweto

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken began a tour of Africa this Sunday to counter Russian diplomatic influence with a first stop in South Africa, where he paid tribute to the anti-apartheid

August 9, 2022

Panama

This is what the resolution on Nicaragua says that the OAS Permanent Council will vote on this Friday

The draft resolution that the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) will debate on August 12, on the situation in Nicaragua, “strongly” condemns the repressive actions that the Ortega-Murillo

August 9, 2022

Nicaragua

Hong Kong eases mandatory COVID quarantine for travelers

Hong Kong will reduce its mandatory hotel quarantine for international travelers from one week to three days, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced, in an easing of tough Covid-19 restrictions that

August 9, 2022

Panama

Starting today, the second payment of PASE-U and contest scholarships begins

As of this Monday, August 8, the Institute for the Training and Use of Human Resources (Ifarhu) will make the second payment of scholarships and the Universal Educational Social Assistance Program (PASE-U).

August 9, 2022

Panama

Catholic media in Honduras urge a “dialogue” in Nicaragua to stop the repression against the church

The Honduran Catholic Media Association (AMECAH) condemned the escalation of repression against the Catholic Church in Nicaragua by the regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, who ordered the closure of at

August 9, 2022

Nicaragua

Xavier Sáez Llorens on monkeypox: ‘1% of these cases have been registered in women’

He said that it is quite difficult to know if one is infected, and the most characteristic symptoms are skin lesions, however, these appear after the person presents fever, joint

August 9, 2022

Panama

The Philippines advances in its anti-smoking strategy, while Panama backs down by banning electronic cigarettes

While Law 315 came into force in Panama, prohibiting the use, importation and marketing of electronic cigarettes, the Philippines approved the “Vape Law”, which recognizes the right of more than 16 million

August 9, 2022

Panama

Regime creates “Adelante” program that will facilitate loans, but with an interest rate higher than Usury Zero

The Nicaraguan dictatorship announced the creation of a new “financing” program for production, entrepreneurship and small businesses. The project entitled “Adelante Program” will be directed by two delegates from the Ministry of

August 9, 2022

Nicaragua

Taxpayers will be saved from paying $22 million in taxes to the municipality of Panama

The moratorium includes the exemption of 100% of surcharges, business items, advertising, vehicles and will be extended until November 30, 2022 Mayor Fábrega presented the request for a moratorium

August 9, 2022

Panama

Bishop critical of Daniel Ortega under house arrest and investigated for “destabilization”

The most critical Nicaraguan bishop of the Daniel Ortega administration is serving three days this Monday under house arrest and at the center of an investigation for alleged destabilization against the Nicaraguan

August 8, 2022

Nicaragua

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