TikTokers of the Darien Gap
The jungle connecting Colombia to Panama is the scene of one of the most urgent migrant crises in the world. This video report from 070 concentrates on migrant 'influencers' who are documenting the Darien Gap crossing on TikTok, a short-form video social media app, and creating travel guides for those who risk the crossing.
Panama: Election rebuff for Martinelli a rum business
Panama's voters have elected a bitter rival of current president Ricardo Martinelli, putting paid to his attempts to continue to control the country's destiny.
Panama: violent repression of indigenous protests
Police use force to end indigenous blockade of Interamerican Highway. Two protestors have been killed.
Sentence against El Universo is upheld
National court upholds sentence against El Universo as its editor, Carlos Pérez, is granted asylum in Panama
Panama Awakes
José Alcoff discusses a new law brought into effect in Panama which circumvents worker rights and environmental considerations.
Colombian community prepares to sell forest carbon credits
The author writes about an initiative that puts an indigenous community in Colombia at the forefront of the fight against climate change.
Panama: Clashes as Guaymi protest over copper mining law
Police in Panama have clashed with dozens of indigenous protesters trying to prevent copper mining on their ancestral lands.
Panama: Martinelli Blinks
The controversial Law 30 that was recently pushed though the legislative process in Panama and then suspended in the light of protests, has finished its 90 day consultative period and has been reissued with some major changes. Eric Jackson reports.