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Economy Politics Country 2025-11-17T16:07:17+00:00

Tocumen Will Pay $5.4 Million for the Private Insurance of its Officials

Panama's Tocumen airport will spend $5.4 million on private health insurance for 1,854 employees, sparking debate over public funding for such benefits amid legislative efforts to ban the practice.

Tocumen Will Pay $5.4 Million for the Private Insurance of its Officials

The private insurance policy will benefit 1,854 employees at five airports, including Tocumen. The search for the provider is being promoted at a time when there has been a debate about the payment of private insurance to public servants, with state funds, while in the National Assembly there are three bills to prohibit this practice.

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Christmas Fairs to Kick Off Nationally on December 2nd
2025-11-17T16:31:00+00:00

Christmas Fairs to Kick Off Nationally on December 2nd

Christmas fairs in Panama will run from December 2-5 in several provinces. Admission is B/.15, with 500,000 product boxes to be distributed.
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Panama to Purchase Super Tucano Aircraft for $76 Million
2025-11-17T16:07:21+00:00

Panama to Purchase Super Tucano Aircraft for $76 Million

Panama has agreed to purchase four A-29 Super Tucano fighter jets from Embraer SA. The initial financing was approved for up to $30 million, but the total deal value has risen to $76 million.
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San Miguelito Mayor Presents Plan to Combat December Waste Surge
2025-11-17T16:06:29+00:00

San Miguelito Mayor Presents Plan to Combat December Waste Surge

San Miguelito Mayor Ima Hernández announced the "Mission Cleanup" plan to tackle a 30% increase in December waste. It includes special operations, enhanced supervision, and new collection routes.
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