Welcome to Demotix!

If you're having problems logging in to the Demotix website, then you might need to clear the cookies stored in your browser.

This page explains how to remove cookies in most popular browsers.

Please email support@demotix.com with details of your browser and operating system if you're still not able to log in.

News Hub

Panama

25 Stories - 290 Images - 6 Contributors

Politics

Panamanian Journalists stage rally demanding Respect and Free Speech

Panamanian journalists staged a march to demand respect and the freedom to exercise free speech, as a reaction to a recent outburst during a press...

by Guillermo Johnson in Panama on 25/04/2012

Our World

Panamanian Women Celebrate International Women's Day

Panamanian women celebrated International Women's Day by holding a march and presentation at Plaza Cathedral to remind the government to uphold...

by Guillermo Johnson in Panama on 09/03/2012

Politics

Panama Canal Workers strike over working conditions

Several thousand workers at a major project to widen the Panama Canal are on indefinite strike over pay. Some 6 thousand went on strike on Tuesday,...

by fotonoticias D in Panama on 18/01/2012

25/04/2012 - Panamanian Journalists stage rally demanding Respect and Free Speech - Panama - Panamanian journalists staged a march...
09/03/2012 - Panamanian Women Celebrate International Women's Day - Panama - Panamanian women celebrated...
18/01/2012 - Panama Canal Workers strike over working conditions - Panama - Several thousand workers at a major...
09/12/2011 - Panamanian Civic Crusade Revives on the Eve of Noriega's Return - Panama - Cruzada Civilista revives to protest...
03/11/2011 - Panama celebrates 108 years of separation from Colombia - Panama - Panama celebrated 108 years of...
06/09/2011 - Political crisis after government alliance Breaks - Panama - Panama - Civil groups held a rally in front of...
26/03/2011 - Congos and Devils Festival in Portobelo - Panama - Meeting of the Congos and Devils...
22/03/2011 - Panamanians honor former Vice President Guillermo Ford - Panama - Panama - Panamanians mourn the passing of second...
20/02/2011 - Peaceful Protest March on Coastal Highway - Panama - Panama - Several environmental, civil rights,...
02/02/2011 - Panamanian Government Actions Spark Reactions - Panama - Reactions to government actions have...

Latest News

Panamanian Journalists stage rally demanding Respect and Free Speech

Politics

Panamanian Journalists stage rally demanding Respect an...

Panamanian journalists staged a march to demand respect and the freedom to exercise free speech, as a reaction to a recent outburst during a press conference by the President of Panama,...
by Guillermo Johnson, on 25th of April 2012
Panamanian Women Celebrate International Women's Day

Our World

Panamanian Women Celebrate International Women's Day

Panamanian women celebrated International Women's Day by holding a march and presentation at Plaza Cathedral to remind the government to uphold several promises.
by Guillermo Johnson, on 9th of March 2012
Panama Canal Workers strike over working conditions

Politics

Panama Canal Workers strike over working conditions

Several thousand workers at a major project to widen the Panama Canal are on indefinite strike over pay. Some 6 thousand went on strike on Tuesday, demanding increased pay and improved ...
by fotonoticias D, on 18th of January 2012
Panamanian Civic Crusade Revives on the Eve of Noriega's Return

Politics

Panamanian Civic Crusade Revives on the Eve of Noriega'...

Cruzada Civilista revives to protest former dictator Manuel Noriega's return to the country he once ruled. Panama City, Panama. 9th December 2011.
by Guillermo Johnson, on 9th of December 2011
Panama celebrates 108 years of separation from Colombia

Politics

Panama celebrates 108 years of separation from Colombia

Panama celebrated 108 years of separation from Colombia with two parades in different parts of the city as thousands marched in Casco Viejo and 50th Street to commemorate the occasion. ...
by Camilo Delgado Castilla, on 3rd of November 2011
Political crisis after government alliance Breaks - Panama

Politics

Political crisis after government alliance Breaks - Pan...

Civil groups held a rally in front of the Congress building as protests took place against the regime of President Ricardo Martinelli following the collapse of the government alliance o...
by fotonoticias D, on 6th of September 2011
Congos and Devils Festival in Portobelo

Arts & Entertainment

Congos and Devils Festival in Portobelo

Meeting of the Congos and Devils festival in Portobelo celebrates cultural heritage despite not being fully recovered from the deadly landslides, which took place in December. Portobelo...
by Guillermo Johnson, on 26th of March 2011
Panamanians honor former Vice President Guillermo Ford - Panama

Politics

Panamanians honor former Vice President Guillermo Ford ...

Panamanians mourn the passing of second Vice President Guillermo "Billy" Ford, at the Metropolitan Cathedral. Panama, Panama. 22/03/2011
by Guillermo Johnson, on 22nd of March 2011
Peaceful Protest March on Coastal Highway - Panama

Politics

Peaceful Protest March on Coastal Highway - Panama

Several environmental, civil rights, student and indigenous groups marched on the Coastal Highway (cinta costera) to protest the changes to the Panamanian mining laws. Panama, Panama. 2...
by Guillermo Johnson, on 20th of February 2011
Panamanian Government Actions Spark Reactions

Politics

Panamanian Government Actions Spark Reactions

Reactions to government actions have been varied, from marches and sit-ins, all protesting the deaths of 5 inmates held in a Juvenile Corrections centre, after a fire that may have been...
by Guillermo Johnson, on 2nd of February 2011
Former U.S. school buses become rolling Art pieces in Panama

Our World

Former U.S. school buses become rolling Art pieces in P...

Old U.S. school buses are sent to Central America where a new life is waiting after a complete makeover. In Panama City they are covered with graffiti and portraits of celebrities and k...
by Linn Bergbrant, on 21st of December 2010
Vigil against Violence in Bocas

Politics

Vigil against Violence in Bocas

Groups opposed to the Ley 30 law and the ensuing violence and unrest in Bocas del Toro which has led to the death of one man, held a vigil at Andres Bello Park. Panama, Panama, 9/07/201...
by Guillermo Johnson, on 9th of July 2010
Demonstration in Panama City against Labour Code Reform

Politics

Demonstration in Panama City against Labour Code Reform

Hundreds of people gathered yesterday in Panama City, in a demonstration against the Labour Code Reform, the current government wants to implement. Panama City, Panama. 20/06/2010.
by fotonoticias D, on 20th of June 2010
Panamanian workers and environmentalists protest march

Politics

Panamanian workers and environmentalists protest march

Panamanian workers, unions and environmental groups march in protest against newly approved laws. Panama, Panama. 17/06/2010.
by Guillermo Johnson, on 17th of June 2010
Civic groups protest against amendments

Politics

Civic groups protest against amendments

Civic groups, student organizations, labor syndicates and politicians, met at the Iglesia del Carmen, to protest the recently passed amendment that modified several laws, and to ask Pre...
by Guillermo Johnson, on 15th of June 2010
Panamanians Protest While Assembly Approves 9 in 1 Bill

Politics

Panamanians Protest While Assembly Approves 9 in 1 Bill

Protest outside of Assembly while delegates inside approve controversial bill that modifies several laws while everyone else is watching the World Cup. Panama, Panama. 12/06/2010.
by Guillermo Johnson, on 12th of June 2010
Water Flooding in Panama

Environment

Water Flooding in Panama

Water flooding across major Panama streets after the collapse of some water -carried wastes systems in the city. Panama City, Panama. 20/05/2010.
by fotonoticias D, on 20th of May 2010
Teachers protest in Panama

Politics

Teachers protest in Panama

DMTX. The independent teacher associations rallied this afternoon, backed by several other labour and student organizations, to protest against educational reforms imposed by the Panama...
by Guillermo Johnson, on 18th of March 2010
Carnival in Panama

Arts & Entertainment

Carnival in Panama

DMTX. Images of the Panama carnival taken during the evening parades on Saturday and the daytime parades on Sunday in "Parque Porras" at Las Tablas Town. Many joined the carni...
by Carlos José Ramirez, on 14th of February 2010
Marcha de Mujeres reaches the Supreme Court

Politics

Marcha de Mujeres reaches the Supreme Court

Women from different walks of life marched to the Supreme Court to protest against the sluggishness of the legal system regarding spouse abuse, and the uselessness of restraining orders...
by Guillermo Johnson, on 25th of November 2009

Reporters