View the U.S. Embassy in Panama’s most recent Alerts & Messages Index: Panama-Specific Information COVID-19 Testing COVID-19 Vaccine Information Exit and Entry Requirements Movement Restrictions Quarantine Information Transportation Options Fines for Non-Compliance Consular Operations Local Resources Other Links COVID-19 Information Last updated: 03/04/21 *** Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the U.S. may provide documentation from a …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 4 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Events, News
The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Panama on February 12, 2021. The Department continues to advise travelers to reconsider travel to Panama. To review the complete Travel Advisory for Panama , please select the link, or go to: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Panama.html to review the detailed Country Information for Panama on Travel.State.Gov. Actions to Take: Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information. For the …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 17 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
On Tuesday, February 16, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., the Embassy’s main telephone number (317-5000) will not be operational due to scheduled maintenance. For calls related to a U.S. citizen in need of emergency assistance, please call 6400-8923 during this period. Actions to Take: Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information. For the most …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 11 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Date Open: December 13, 2020 Date Closed: February 12, 2021 Minimum Award Amount: $5,000 Maximum Award Amount: $25,000 Background and funding opportunity description U.S. Embassy Panama City in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) is pleased to welcome proposals for the 2021 Julia Taft Refugee Fund from potential partners working to assist refugees …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 27 January, 2021 | Topics: Events, News
The United States Capitol 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. Of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for the ages America …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Speeches
Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Events, News
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the United States. Testing before and after travel is a critical layer to slow the introduction and spread of COVID-19. This strategy is consistent with the current phase of the pandemic and more efficiently …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 13 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Event: Updated Regional and Nationwide COVID-19 Restrictions in Panama On January 12, the Government of Panama announced updated regional and national COVID-19 restrictions beginning January 14. Starting January 14, a nationwide curfew is in effect Monday through Friday from 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Additional movement and business restrictions vary by region. Panama and Panama Oeste: Starting January 14, movement restrictions based on …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 12 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Events, News
Del 19 al 23 de enero, la Embajada de EE.UU. ofrecerá una residencia virtual con el talentoso artista de hip-hop de Baltimore Anthony Parker, también conocido como Wordsmith. El programa consiste principalmente en conversaciones, talleres y varias actividades abiertas al público en general, incluida una actuación el 23 de enero. Anthony Parker, también conocido como …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 12 January, 2021 | Topics: Events, News
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo January 5, 2021On December 6, 2020, the illegitimate Maduro regime staged fraudulent legislative elections in Venezuela. Sixty countries around the world either came together to issue joint statements, including those released by the European Union, the Organization of …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 6 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Due to the extraordinary and unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the February 2021 Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) will not be offered in Panama. In lieu of a Panama-based test, you can register for FSOT At-Home Online Proctored Testing (OnVUE) available in February 2021. For more information, test, and registration dates for future FSOTs, please refer …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 6 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
The U.S. Mission to Panama understands that many visa applicants have paid the visa application processing fee and are still waiting to schedule a visa appointment. We are working diligently to restore all routine visa operations as quickly and safely as possible. In the meantime, rest assured that the U.S. Mission will extend the validity …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 30 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
The U.S. Embassy in Panama City is currently operating at reduced staffing. Due to new movement and business restrictions imposed by the Ministry of Health, the Consular Section will be closed for routine services through January 15, 2021. The Embassy will be completely closed on January 1, 2021. Emergency services for U.S. citizens and emergency visa services will …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 28 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Due to new movement and business restrictions imposed by the Ministry of Health, the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Panama City will be closed for non-emergency services through January 15, 2021. The Embassy will be completely closed on January 1, 2021. Emergency services for U.S. citizens and emergency visa services will still be available. If you are …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 28 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Events: New Regional and Nationwide COVID-19 Restrictions in Panama On December 28, the Government of Panama announced new regional and nationwide restrictions lasting until January 14. Starting January 4, these include a return to movement restrictions based on gender and ID number in the provinces of Panama and Panama Oeste. Movement and shopping restrictions: From December 28 to December 31, a nationwide curfew remains in effect from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Additionally, shopping in retail establishments is …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 28 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Events, News
U.S. Department of State Office of The Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo December 18, 2020 The United States has sanctioned Ex-Cle Soluciones Biométricas C.A. (Ex-Cle C.A.) for their support of the illegitimate Maduro regime’s fraudulent December 6 legislative elections. The Treasury Department action also targets Guillermo Carlos San Agustin and …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 21 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Events: New Nationwide Movement, Business, and Alcohol Restrictions in Panama On December 18, the Government of Panama announced expanded nationwide movement and business restrictions between December 18 and January 4. Movement restrictions: From December 18 through January 4, curfew is set from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. From December 23 at 5:00 a.m. through January 4 at …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 21 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Events, News
The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Panama City will be closed for routine services from Monday, December 21, 2020 until Monday, January 4, 2021. The Embassy will be completely closed December 24 and 25, 2020, and January 1, 2021. Emergency services for U.S. citizens and emergency visa services will still be available. If you are an U.S. citizen experiencing an …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 18 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Events: New Nationwide Movement, Business, and Alcohol Restrictions in Panama On December 15, the Government of Panama announced new nationwide movement and business restrictions between December 18 and January 4. Movement restrictions: From December 18 through January 4, curfew is set from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Beginning December 18, access to rivers and beaches is forbidden. From December 23 at 5:00 a.m. through January 4 at 5:00 a.m., access to/from beaches and the interior will be restricted. There will be checkpoints in strategic …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 16 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Events, News
Panama City, 9 December 2020.- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Acting Administrator Timothy Shea arrived in Panama this week on an official visit. This is the first visit of a DEA Administrator to Panama, which serves as a hub for regional DEA operations. Upon his arrival, Acting Administrator Shea and United States Chargé d’Affaires to Panama Stewart Tuttle participated in meetings with the President of Panama Laurentino Cortizo, Panama’s Attorney General Eduardo Ulloa, and Public Security Minister Juan Pino, along with other high-level Panamanian security officials. During the meetings, the U.S. delegation reaffirmed its long-standing law enforcement relationship with Panama and its role in maintaining security in the …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 9 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo December 7, 2020On December 6, the illegitimate Maduro regime in Venezuela staged a political farce intended to look like legislative elections. Fortunately, few were fooled. The United States, along with numerous other democracies around the world, condemns this …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 9 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Events: Movement and Alcohol Restrictions in Panama and Panama Oeste Beginning December 8, movement and alcohol restrictions in the province of Panama changed as follows: Daily curfew is from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. The sale and consumption of alcohol is prohibited during curfew hours. On December 4, movement and alcohol restrictions in the province of Panama Oeste changed as follows: Daily curfew is from 9:00 …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 9 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Events, News
Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos Oficina de la Portavoz 2 de diciembre de 2020 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Interim Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Begin Text: We, the Government of the United States and the Interim …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Events: Movement and Alcohol Restrictions in Panama Oeste Beginning December 4, movement and alcohol restrictions in Panama Oeste province are changed as follows: Daily curfew is from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. The sale of alcohol is prohibited from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Additionally, the movement restrictions in place in Sona and Francisco, in …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Events, News
Location: Panama The Government of Panama has declared a State of Environmental Emergency in the provinces of Colon, Darien, and Los Santos and in the comarcas of Guna Yala, Madugandi, Embera, Wouanaan, and Wargandi due to Hurricane Iota. Currently a Category 5 hurricane, Iota is expected to make landfall in Nicaragua and Honduras on Monday …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 16 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
KEY POINTS As countries, companies, and citizens across Latin America and the Caribbean turn to digital communications to plan and build their networks of the future, including 5G, the United States is working closely with partners throughout Latin America and the Caribbean to promote digital-driven growth and realize the region’s tremendous potential, while promoting security, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 13 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Events: Movement Restrictions and Closure in Sona and San Francisco Beginning today, November 11, the movement restrictions in Sona and San Francisco, in the province of Veraguas, are changed as follows: Beaches, rivers, and hot springs are closed; Curfew is from 7:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m., Monday through Friday; Sunday quarantine begins at 7:00 p.m. …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 12 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Events, News
Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Keith Krach will travel to Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Panama, and the Dominican Republic November 7-17, 2020. During the trip, Under Secretary Krach will meet with government officials and business leaders to discuss the rapidly growing Clean Network, 5G security issues, environmental collaboration, and shared …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 9 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION Issued on: October 30, 2020 Our Nation’s service members — past and present — and their families represent the very best of America. Motivated by patriotism and love of country, our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and Space Warfighters serve at home and abroad with professionalism, ingenuity, integrity, and devotion. Their families …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 9 November, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States
Location: Chiriqui Province Hurricane Eta has caused significant flooding, mudslides, and road damage in Chiriqui Province, particularly in the Tierras Altas district and towns of Cerro Punta, Paso Ancho, and Volcan. The road from David, Chiriqui to Changuinola, Bocas del Toro has been severely damaged and is currently closed. Panama’s National Civil Protection Agency (SINAPROC) is monitoring the situation on the ground and working to assist individuals in the affected areas. For updated information, please check SINAPROC’s website and social media feeds and continue to …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 6 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Events, News
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 3, 2020 On behalf of the government of the United States and the American people, it is my pleasure to greet the people of Panama as you celebrate your 117th Independence Day. Panama is one of our most important partners in advancing regional security, democracy, and prosperity. Our …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 4 November, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
U.S. Department Of State Office Of The Spokesperson Statement By Morgan Ortagus, Spokesperson November 1, 2020 A free press is essential to an informed citizenry. A vigorous press can, for instance, expose corruption, shine a light on human rights abuses, and provide the public essential information during crises. In many places, journalists fulfilling this necessary role risk attacks by authoritarian regimes and criminal organizations seeking to clamp down on press freedom and freedom of …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 2 November, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
ARLINGTON, Va. (Oct. 23, 2020) — The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) is pleased to announce the reopening of its Panama site. ABMC officials encourage potential guests to visit ABMC.gov for the cemetery’s operational updates and prepare to adhere to the new visitation restrictions and health and safety requirements. As of Oct. 21, 2020, Corozal American Cemetery (CZAC), Panama, is open to the public. However, the visitor building and restrooms will remain closed to the public. Additionally, guided tours are not available. Access to the cemetery grounds …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 27 October, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: ABMC, American Battle Monuments Commission
On October 26, the State Department changed its Travel Advisory for Panama from Level 4: Do Not Travel to Level 3: Reconsider Travel. The Embassy advises all U.S. citizens to read the full travel advisory at travel.state.gov or on the Embassy webpage at pa.usembassy.gov . The decision to change the Travel Advisory reflects several recent developments related …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 26 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Events: Change in Movement Restrictions and Opening of Beaches and Rivers Beginning Saturday, October 24, families will be allowed to gather in groups of seven or fewer at beaches and rivers. Activities at beaches and rivers will only be permitted from 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Masks must be worn at all times, except when within your …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 21 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Events: Additional Economic Reopening, Resumption of Commercial Aviation, and Change in Movement Restrictions Beginning on October 12, curfews will remain unchanged in all of Panama except the provinces of Bocas del Toro, Colon, and Chiriquí. In Bocas del Toro and Chiriqui curfew will be from 7:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday, with a weekend quarantine from Friday at 7:00 p.m. until Monday at 5:00 a.m. The province of Colon …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 9 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified one upcoming humanitarian flight with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 7 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Panama City, October 7, 2020.– The Counselor of the U.S. Department of State, Thomas Ulrich Brechbuhl, is visiting Panama as part of a trip to Latin America, where he is also visiting Mexico and Uruguay. During his visit to Panama, Minister Ulrich will meet Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alejandro Ferrer, to discuss COVID-19 cooperation and …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 7 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Department of State Counselor T. Ulrich Brechbuhl will travel to Mexico City, Mexico, Panama City, Panama, and Montevideo, Uruguay, October 6-9, 2020. In Mexico, Counselor Brechbuhl will meet with Foreign Minister Ebrard to discuss Mexico’s continued commitment to addressing irregular migration, economic integration, and the need for Mexico to comply with its water treaty obligations. The Counselor will …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 6 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Beijing is the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases; the largest source of marine debris; the worst perpetrators of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing; and the world’s largest consumer of trafficked wildlife and timber products. While the Chinese people have suffered the worst environmental impacts of its actions, Beijing also threatens the global economy and global health by unsustainably exploiting natural resources and exporting its willful disregard for the environment through its One Belt One Road initiative. Tragically, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 5 October, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified one upcoming humanitarian flight with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, all domestic travel …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 5 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified one upcoming humanitarian flight with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, all domestic travel …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 2 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified two upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, all domestic …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 30 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ballot. Many states require voted ballots to reach …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 28 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified two upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, all domestic …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 28 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified two upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, all …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 25 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Events: Resumption of Routine American Citizen Services and Additional Economic Reopening The U.S. Embassy in Panama will resume scheduling routine American Citizen Services. Staffing is still reduced due to pandemic precautions, and there will be a limited number of interviews scheduled per week. Please go to our website, https://pa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/, to schedule your appointment. If you need …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 25 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified three upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 23 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified one upcoming humanitarian flight with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, all domestic …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 23 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: Extension of Airport Closure On September 23, the Government of Panama extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flights for an additional 19 days through October 11. The previous exceptions for cargo, humanitarian, medical supplies, medical evacuation, and vaccines remain in place. Tocumen International Airport continues to operate as a Humanitarian Mini-Hub. Actions to Take: Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information. …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 23 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: September 21, 2020. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo. Secretary Pompeo commended President Cortizo on the results that our joint U.S.-Panamanian security cooperation continues to deliver on counter-narcotics efforts. The Secretary reiterated support for Panama’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 21 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified one upcoming humanitarian flight with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, all domestic …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 21 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified one upcoming humanitarian flight with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 18 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified two upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 16 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified two upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 14 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: Changes to Movement Restrictions Beginning September 14 On August 25, the Government of Panama announced plans to reduce movement restrictions and open up additional economic sectors, starting on September 7. The plan is conditional upon meeting certain criteria regarding the control of the COVID-19 pandemic in Panama. On September 7 the Government of Panama opened the …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 14 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Remembering 9/11 and Announcing Changes to Movement Restrictions Beginning September 14 The American flag is flying at half-staff today. Please take time to watch this video and remember those we lost in the attacks of 9/11. On August 25, the Government of Panama announced plans to reduce movement restrictions and open up additional economic sectors, starting on September …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Remembering 9/11 and Announcing Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The American flag is flying at half-staff today. Please take time to watch this video and remember those we lost in the attacks of 9/11. The Embassy has identified two upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified three upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 9 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified three upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, all domestic travel …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 4 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Upcoming Economic Reopening On August 25, the Government of Panama announced plans to reduce movement restrictions and open up additional economic sectors, starting on September 7. The plan is conditional upon meeting certain criteria regarding the control of the COVID-19 pandemic in Panama. For additional details about the plan, visit the website of the Ministry of the Presidency . On September 7 …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 4 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Are you living or working outside the States? No matter where you are, you can vote. If you’re a U.S. citizen living abroad, you can have your absentee ballots sent to you this election year. Here’s how: Register to vote and request your ballot. Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) and send it to your election office as soon as possible for the General Election …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 2 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Panama City, 2 September 2020.- U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Stewart Tuttle participated in a donation ceremony of 50 U.S.-manufactured ventilators from Taiwan to the people of Panama, through the Manuel Cohen Mazan Foundation. The ceremony was held at the Ministry of Health headquarters, since the ventilators will be distributed in public hospitals to support COVID-19 patients’ …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 2 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified four upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, all domestic travel …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 2 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified four upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, all domestic travel …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 1 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Panama City, August 31, 2020.- The U.S. Embassy in Panama, through its Regional English Language Office, is launching a 16-week English language program exclusively for Panama’s National Aeronaval Service (SENAN) personnel. This program will enhance the English skills of over 30 members of SENAN, reinforcing the staff’s capacity to safely protect Panama’s airspace and territorial waters. An English …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 31 August, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Panama City, 31 August 2020.- Today, U.S. Embassy in Panama Chief of Mission Stewart Tuttle visited Panama’s National Police headquarters to donate Panama’s National Police 45 air purifiers, in a ceremony attended by National Police Director Jorge Miranda. These 45 air purifiers, which in total cost $35,525, will be placed in National Police facilities to …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 31 August, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified two upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, all domestic travel …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 28 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
U.S Department of Commerce Press Releases August 26, 2020 The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) in the Department of Commerce (Commerce) added 24 Chinese companies to the Entity List for their role in helping the Chinese military construct and militarize the internationally condemned artificial islands in the South China Sea. Despite protests from …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 27 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified one upcoming humanitarian flight with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, all domestic travel …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 26 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Upcoming Changes to Movement Restrictions On August 25, the Government of Panama announced plans to reduce movement restrictions and open up additional economic sectors, starting on September 7. The plan is conditional upon meeting certain criteria regarding the control of the COVID-19 pandemic in Panama. For additional details about the plan, visit the website of the Ministry of the Presidency . …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 26 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
U.S Department of State Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State August 26, 2020 The United States supports a free and open South China Sea. We respect the sovereign rights of all nations, regardless of size, and seek to preserve peace and uphold freedom of the seas in a manner consistent with international law. …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 26 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified one upcoming humanitarian flight with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, all domestic travel …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 25 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Panama, August 24, 2020. U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Stewart Tuttle delivered 1,600 COVID-19 test kits to the Nicolas Solano Hospital in Panama Oeste province. This contribution is part of the more than $4 million in assistance the United States has provided to support Panama’s response to COVID-19. “It tough times like these, it’s good to …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 24 August, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report – Closure of Airport Extended On August 21, the Government of Panama extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flights, originally announced on March 26, for an additional 30 days beginning August 22. The previous exceptions for cargo, humanitarian, medical supplies, medical evacuation, and vaccines remain in place. For additional information about …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 22 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights At present, there are no approved humanitarian flights to the United States. The Embassy is continuing its efforts to identify future flights. However, it is most likely that they will be with the same airlines and the same routes. The Embassy shares information on all confirmed humanitarian flights, but …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 21 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders Effective August 24, 2020, The Government of Panama will end the movement restrictions in Panama and Panama Oeste that previously permitted adults to go outside during a two-hour period determined by cedula or passport number. This will now be replaced by a curfew from 7:00pm until 5:00am, Monday through Friday. Sunday remains a day of total …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 21 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified one upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, all domestic …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 19 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Good morning. It is great to be here in Panama, a nation with which the United States shares a deep, mutual commitment to promoting security, prosperity, and democratic governance across the Western Hemisphere. We have a long history of friendship between our two nations. I bring you greetings from the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. Today, on behalf of President Trump, I am proud to donate 50 U.S-made ventilators and other medical resources to the Government of Panama to bolster its COVID-19 response. These donations are in addition to the more than $4 million we have already given in health and humanitarian assistance to support Panama’s COVID-19 response. True friends are there for each other when times get tough. Thanks to China, unfortunately, these …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 17 August, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador, Donald J. Trump, Donation
Panama City, August 17, 2020.- U.S. National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien visited Panama to fulfill a promise made by President Trump to work together with Panama, one of our strongest regional partners, to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States has provided $4.4 million in assistance to support Panama’s response to COVID-19. O’Brien was joined …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 17 August, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador, Bilateral, Donald J. Trump, mou
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified one upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, all domestic …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 17 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Panama City, August 14, 2020.- The United States and Panama have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish an Anti-Money Laundering/Anti-Corruption Task Force. The Task Force consists of Panamanian prosecutors, law enforcement, and regulatory officials who will be trained and advised by personnel from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The United States plans to …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 15 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified one upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, all domestic …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 14 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified two upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, all domestic …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 12 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Panama City, 10 August 2020.– The U.S. Department of State designated Stewart Tuttle as Deputy Chief of Mission at U.S. Embassy Panama. As such, he will serve as interim Chief of Mission until an Ambassador arrives. “I am thrilled to return to Latin America to work with one of our great allies in the region. …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 12 August, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified two upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, all domestic …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 10 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders The U.S. Embassy in Panama will no longer send regular Health Alerts. Instead we encourage you to read the country-specific travel advisories for Panama, and our COVID-19 Information page. The following information is found on our COVID-19 Information page. Please check this page regularly for updates on the conditions …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified three upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
The State Department has lifted the Global Level 4 Travel Advisory and advises all U.S. citizens to read the country-specific Travel Advisories and U.S. Embassy COVID pages for updates on the impact of COVID-19 worldwide. Do not travel to Panama due to COVID-19. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Read the Department of …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Are you living or working outside the states? No matter where you are, you can vote. If you’re a U.S. citizen living abroad, you can have your absentee ballots sent to you this election year. Here’s how: Register to vote and request your ballot. Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) and send it to your election office as soon as possible for the General …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified four upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 5 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified four upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 4 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights At present, there are no approved humanitarian flights to the United States. The Embassy is continuing its efforts to identify future flights. However, it is most likely that they will be with the same airlines and the same routes. The Embassy shares information on all confirmed humanitarian flights, but …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 3 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE August 2, 2020 -The People’s Republic of China subsidizes the world’s largest commercial fishing fleet, which routinely violates the sovereign rights and jurisdiction of coastal states, fishes without permission, and overfishes licensing agreements. Given this unfortunate record of illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, rule-breaking, and willful environmental degradation, it …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 3 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights At present, there are no approved humanitarian flights to the United States. The Embassy is continuing its efforts to identify future flights. However, it is most likely that they will be with the same airlines and the same routes. The Embassy shares information on all confirmed humanitarian flights, but …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 31 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On July 30, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 64,191cases of COVID-19. On July 21, the Government of Panama announced total quarantine in the provinces of Bocas del Toro, Colon, and Chiriqui on Saturdays and Sundays. The curfew from Monday through Friday remains from 7pm until 5am. Effective July 17, MINSA established new quarantine hours for the …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 31 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified one approved, upcoming humanitarian flight with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, all domestic …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified two upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified two upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 24 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On July 23, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 56,817 cases of COVID-19. The Municipality of Arraijan decreed a temporary dry law on weekends, starting July 24. The dry law runs from 7:00pm each Friday and continues until Monday at 5:00am. On July 21, the Government of Panama announced …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 24 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified three upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 22 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On July 21, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 55,153 cases of COVID-19. On July 21, the Government of Panama announced total quarantine in the provinces of Bocas del Toro, Colon, and Chiriqui on Saturdays and Sundays. The curfew from Monday through Friday remains from 7pm until 5am. Beginning …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 22 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified a newly approved humanitarian flight to the United States. Currently, there are three upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 21 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified three upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On July 19, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 53,468 cases of COVID-19. On July 17, the Government of Panama extended the suspension of international commercial passenger and domestic charter flights, originally announced on March 26, for an additional 30 days beginning July 22. The previous exceptions for cargo, humanitarian, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On July 16, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 50,373 cases of COVID-19. Beginning July 20 in the provinces of Panama and Panama Oeste, private sector employees are required to enter their places of employment by no later than 8:00am. Public sector employees are required to enter by no …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 17 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified four upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 17 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified six upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 15 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report – New Quarantine Measures in Panama and Panama Oeste Provinces and Staggered Work Start Times Nationwide On July 14, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 48,096 cases of COVID-19. Beginning July 20, private sector employees are required to enter their places of employment by no later than 8:00am. Public sector employees …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 15 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Acting Chief of Mission Philip Laidlaw departed Panama on Wednesday, ending his six-month assignment as interim Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy. Chargé Laidlaw led the Embassy through the challenges of the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent pandemic, working diligently to ensure the safety of U.S. citizens and to support Panama’s efforts to manage the health crisis. He will be detailed to U.S. Special Operations Command in Florida where he will …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 15 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador, Chief of Mission, PanamaEEUU
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified three upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 14 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified three upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 13 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified four upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, all domestic travel arrangements are the sole responsibility of the traveler. The upcoming humanitarian flights …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 10 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On July 9, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 42,216 cases of COVID-19. On July 8, MINSA announced that Green Frog brand alcohol gel has been pulled from the market due to the content of toxic methanol. To report the sale or distribution of this product, call 512-9163 or 512-9170. On June 7, MINSA published a resolution regarding movement restrictions in the …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 10 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified six upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 9 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified seven upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel as hotel options may be limited. Once in the United States, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 8 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Two Defendants Charged for Their Role in Bribery and Money Laundering Scheme Involving Former High-Ranking Government Official in Panama. Individuals Facilitated $28 Million in Bribes from Odebrecht S.A. to the Official. WASHINGTON, July 6th, 2020. – A criminal complaint was unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, charging Luis Enrique …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 7 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Department of Justice
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified 10 upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. The flights are operated by Copa Airlines (flight numbers CM4963, CM4974, CM4957, CM4955, and CM4982), United Airlines (both flights are number UA2417), and Spirit Airlines (all flights are number NK6511). The flights are scheduled for July 9, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 7 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Report from Presidential Advisory Health Council on Panama’s COVID-19 Crisis In the interest of keeping the U.S. citizen community in Panama informed, the U.S. Embassy has translated the report by Panama’s Presidential Advisory Health Council on the COVID-19 crisis. This report was distributed on July 3. We continue to strongly recommend that …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 6 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
In the interest of keeping the U.S. citizen community in Panama informed, the U.S. Embassy has translated the report by Panama’s Presidential Advisory Health Council on the COVID-19 crisis. This report was distributed on July 3. We continue to strongly recommend that all U.S. citizens present in Panama closely follow health statements from the Government …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 6 July, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified seven upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. The flights are operated by Copa Airlines (flight numbers CM4983 and CM4982), United Airlines (both flights are number UA2417), and Spirit Airlines (all flights are number NK6511). The flights are scheduled for July 8, 9, 10, 14, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 6 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified six upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. The flights are operated by Copa Airlines (flights numbers CM4983 and CM4982), United Airlines (flight number UA2417), and Spirit Airlines (flight number NK6511). The flights are scheduled for July 8, 10, 14, 15, 17, and 20. There …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 5 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified six upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. The flights are operated by Copa Airlines (flights numbers CM4983 and CM4982), United Airlines (flight number UA2417), and Spirit Airlines (flight number NK6511). The flights are scheduled for July 8, 10, 14, 15, 17, and 20. There …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 4 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified two upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. The flights are operated by United Airlines (flight number UA2417) and are scheduled for July 10 and 17. There are no additional confirmed flights with available seats at this time, so if you desire to return to …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 3 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On July 2, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 35,237 cases of COVID-19. On June 30, MINSA announced that in the provinces of Panama and Panama Oeste, the weekend curfew from 5:00 pm on Saturday until 5:00 am on Monday will continue through the month of July. On June …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 3 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified two upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. The flights are operated by United Airlines (flight number UA2417) and are scheduled for July 10 and 17. There are no additional confirmed flights with available seats at this time, so if you desire to return to …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified two upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. The flights are operated by United Airlines (flight number UA2417) and are scheduled for July 10 and 17. There are no additional confirmed flights with available seats at this time, so if you desire to return to …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 1 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified three upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. The first flight is operated by Copa Airlines (flight number CM9234) and is scheduled for July 1. The other two flights are operated by United Airlines (flight number UA2417) and are scheduled for July 10 and 17. …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified three upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. The first flight is operated by Copa Airlines (flight number CM9234) and is scheduled for July 1. The other two flights are operated by United Airlines (flight number UA2417) and are scheduled for July 10 and 17. …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 29 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified one upcoming humanitarian flight with seats available. The flight is operated by Copa Airlines (flight number CM9234) and is scheduled for July 1. There are no additional confirmed flights with available seats at this time, so if you desire to return to the United …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 29 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified one upcoming humanitarian flight with seats available. The flight is operated by Copa Airlines (flight number CM9234) and is scheduled for July 1. There are no additional confirmed flights with available seats at this time, so if you desire to return to the United …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 28 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified one upcoming humanitarian flight with seats available. The flight is operated by Copa Airlines (flight number CM9234) and is scheduled for July 1. There are no additional confirmed flights with available seats at this time, so if you desire to return to the United …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 27 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On June 25, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 29,037 cases of COVID-19. On June 17, the Government of Panama extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flights for an additional 30 days through July 22. The previous exceptions for cargo, humanitarian, medical supplies, medical evacuation, and vaccines remain in …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified two upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. The first flight is operated by Copa Airlines (flight number CM9234) and is scheduled for July 1. The second flight is operated by Spirit Airlines and is scheduled for July 2 (flight number NK6511). There are no …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified two upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. The first flight is operated by Copa Airlines (flight number CM9234) and is scheduled for July 1. The second flight is operated by Spirit Airlines and is scheduled for July 2 (flight number NK6511). There are no …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified four upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. The first flight is operated by Copa Airlines (flight number CM9234) and is scheduled for July 1. The three other flights are operated by Spirit Airlines and are scheduled for June 25, July 2, and July 9 …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 24 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified three upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. The first flight is operated by Copa Airlines (flight number CM9234) and is scheduled for July 1. The two other flights are operated by Spirit Airlines and are scheduled for July 2 and July 9 (flight number …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 23 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 23 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department of State …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 22 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department of State …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 21 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 20 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On June 18, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 23,351 cases of COVID-19. On June 17, the Government of Panama extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flights for an additional 30 days through July 22. The previous exceptions for cargo, humanitarian, medical supplies, medical evacuation, and vaccines remain in …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 18 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation – Airport Closure Extended On June 17, the Government of Panama extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flights for an additional 30 days through July 22. The previous exceptions for cargo, humanitarian, medical supplies, medical evacuation, and vaccines remain in place. On June 16, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 21,962 cases …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 17 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified one upcoming humanitarian flight with seats available. The flight is operated by Spirit Airlines (flight number NK 6511) and is scheduled for June 25. There are no additional flights planned at this time, so if you desire to return to the United States, it …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 17 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 17 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 16 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified one upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. The flight is operated by United Airlines (flight number UA 2417) and is scheduled for June 19. There are no additional flights planned at this time, so if you desire to return to the United States, it …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified one upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. The flight is operated by United Airlines (flight number UA 2417) and is scheduled for June 19. There are no additional flights planned at this time, so if you desire to return to the United States, it is important to book immediately. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States who …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 14 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Events, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified one upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. The flight is operated by United Airlines (flight number UA 2417) and is scheduled for June 19. There are no additional flights planned at this time, so if you desire to return to the United States, it is important to book immediately. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States who …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 13 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On June 11, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 18,586 cases of COVID-19. MINSA also announced on June 11 that a health cordon has been declared in the community of Iber-Gun, in the township of Cristobal, Colon Province. Effective June 8, Panama’s National Immigration Service opened and started a 90-day …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified two upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. One operated by United Airlines (flight number UA 2417) and is scheduled for June 19, the other is operated by Copa (flight number CM 4982) and is scheduled for June 20. There are no additional flights planned …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified two upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. The two flights are operated by United Airlines (flight numbers UA 3010 and UA 2417) and are scheduled for June 12 and June 19. There are no additional flights planned at this time, so if you desire …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 11 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified two upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. The two flights are operated by United Airlines (flight numbers UA 3010 and UA 2417) and are scheduled for June 12 and June 19. There are no additional flights planned at this time, so if you desire …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified two upcoming humanitarian flights with seats available. The two flights are operated by United Airlines (flight numbers UA 3010 and UA 2417) and are scheduled for June 12 and June 19. There are no additional flights planned at this time, so if you desire …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 9 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Three Month Extension of Migratory Status for Foreigners in Panama Panama’s National Immigration Service (SNM) is now open and taking new applications and appointments, but due to rules established by Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA), will only be operating at 25% capacity. Effective today, June 8, SNM started a 90-day period during …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 8 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation – Return to Quarantine in Panama Oeste and Panama Provinces On June 7, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 16,425 cases of COVID-19. On June 7, MINSA published a resolution regarding movement restrictions in the provinces of Panama and Panama Oeste. These provinces will return to movement restrictions based on gender and ID …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 8 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified three upcoming humanitarian flights. The first two flights are operated by United Airlines (flight numbers UA 3010 and UA 2417) and are scheduled for June 12 and June 19. The third flight is operated by Copa Airlines (flight number CM 4982), and is scheduled …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 8 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified three upcoming humanitarian flights. The first two flights are operated by United Airlines (flight numbers UA 3010 and UA 2417) and are scheduled for June 12 and June 19. The third flight is operated by Copa Airlines (flight number CM 4982), and is scheduled for June …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 7 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation – Return to Quarantine in Panama Oeste and Panama Provinces On June 6, the government announced that the provinces of Panama and Panama Oeste will return to movement restrictions based on gender and ID number, starting on June 8. Gender restrictions allow for movements as follows: Women: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Men: Tuesday and …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 7 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News | Tags: alerts
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified three upcoming humanitarian flights. The first two flights are operated by United Airlines (flight numbers UA 3010 and UA 2417) and are scheduled for June 12 and June 19. The third flight is operated by Copa Airlines (flight number CM 4982), and is scheduled …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 6 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation – Extended Curfew in Panama Oeste and Panama Provinces On June 4, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 15,044 cases of COVID-19. This weekend the curfew will be extended for Panama Oeste and Panama provinces. On Saturday, June 6 curfew will begin at 5 p.m. and will last until Monday, June 8 at …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 3 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Panama City, June 2, 2020. –As Panama’s Mes de la Etnia Negra, where we celebrated the contributions of Afro Panamanians around the world, comes to a close and Pride Month starts, I can’t help but reflect on the pain and difficult introspection the United States is facing. These months, like Black History Month in the …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 2 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified one upcoming humanitarian flight with seats available, operated by Spirit Airlines (flight number – NK6511), scheduled for June 3. There are not many seats left, so if you desire to return to the United States, it is important to book immediately. Any traveler with …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 2 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified one upcoming humanitarian flight with seats available, operated by Spirit Airlines (flight number – NK6511), scheduled for June 3. There are not many seats left, so if you desire to return to the United States, it is important to book immediately. Any traveler with …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified an additional flight, operated by Copa Airlines (flight number – CM4050), scheduled for June 10. The flight will have a limited number of seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States who wishes to depart Panama is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 31 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified an additional flight, operated by Copa Airlines (flight number – CM4050), scheduled for June 10. The flight will have a limited number of seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States who wishes to depart Panama is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should carefully plan their onward travel …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 30 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation – Starting June 1 Quarantine Ends and Curfew Begins Starting June 1, the quarantine with movement restrictions will end. The quarantine and two-hour movement windows will be replaced by a curfew from 7 pm to 5 am, Monday through Sunday. Children will also be free to move about from 4 pm to …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified an additional flight, operated by Copa Airlines (flight number – CM4050), scheduled for June 10. The flight will have a limited number of seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States who wishes to depart Panama is …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified an additional flight, operated by Copa Airlines (flight number – CM4050), scheduled for June 10. The flight will have a limited number of seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States who wishes to depart Panama is …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation – Starting June 1 Quarantine Ends and Curfew Begins Starting June 1, the quarantine with movement restrictions will end. The quarantine and two-hour movement windows will be replaced by a curfew from 7 pm to 5 am, Monday through Sunday. Children will also be free to move about from 4 pm to …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 27 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified two additional flights, operated by Spirit Airlines (both with the same flight number – NK6511), scheduled for June 3 and June 10. The flights will have a limited number of seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 27 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified two additional flights, operated by Spirit Airlines (both with the same flight number – NK6511), scheduled for June 3 and June 10. The flights will have a limited number of seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 26 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified two additional flights, operated by Spirit Airlines (both with the same flight number – NK6511), scheduled for June 3 and June 10. The flights will have a limited number of seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 25 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
21/5/2020 – Washington D.C. Since the first shots fired in the Revolutionary War, Americans have answered the call to duty and given their lives in service to our Nation and its sacred founding ideals. As we pay tribute to the lives and legacies of these patriots on Memorial Day, we also remember that they sacrificed …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 24 May, 2020 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified two additional flights, operated by Spirit Airlines (both with the same flight number – NK6511), scheduled for June 3 and June 10. The flights will have a limited number of seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States who wishes to depart Panama is eligible to purchase a ticket. Travelers should …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 24 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 23 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News | Tags: alerts, latest update, message for U.S. citizens, message for us citizens, security update
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On May 21, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 10,116 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also requires the use of masks, even homemade ones, when in …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified two additional flights, operated by United Airlines (flight numbers – UA 3014 and UA 2417), scheduled for May 27 and June 3. The flights will have a limited number of seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Due to the extraordinary and unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the June 2020 Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) has been temporarily postponed. For new test and registration dates for the next FSOT to be offered, please refer to: https://home.pearsonvue.com/fsot Have you ever wanted to become a diplomat for the U.S. government? Here is your opportunity! …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified an additional flight, operated by Copa Airlines (flight number – CM 4050), scheduled for May 25. The flight will have a limited number of seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States who wishes to depart Panama …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 19 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 19 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Humanitarian Flights Require Approval by the Government of Panama The Embassy is aware that United airlines is offering tickets for a flight on May 27. The Embassy has received no indication that this flight has been approved by the Panamanian government. We will continue to notify U.S. citizens in Panama of all …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 17 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On May 15, the Government of Panama extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flights for an additional 30 days until June 22. The previous exceptions for cargo, humanitarian, medical supplies, medical evacuation, and vaccines remain in place. On May 15, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 9,268 cases of COVID-19. …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 16 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 16 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On May 14, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 9,118 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also requires the use of masks, even homemade ones, when in …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Living across the pond? Working outside the states? No matter where you are, you can vote. If you’re a U.S. citizen living abroad, you can have your absentee ballots sent to you this election year. Here’s how: Register to vote and request your ballot. Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) and send it to your election office by August 1 (or …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On May 13, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 8,944 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also requires the use of masks, even homemade ones, when in …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 14 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 14 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department of State …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 13 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On May 12, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 8,783 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also requires the use of masks, even homemade ones, when in public. During the nationwide movement restrictions, the Embassy encourages everyone to prepare …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 13 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On May 11, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 8,616 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also requires the use of masks, even homemade ones, when in …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On May 10, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 8,448 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also requires the use of masks, even homemade ones, when in …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 11 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 11 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department of State …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 10 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Increased Movement Restrictions, COVID-19 Situation Report, and Reminders On May 8, the Government of Panama announced that both Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, will be full quarantine whereby no one can leave their homes. For now, the inclusion of Saturday only applies to this weekend. On May 9, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 8,282 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 10 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Washington D.C, May 9, 2020.- Today, President Donald J. Trump spoke with President Laurentino Cortizo Cohen of Panama regarding the two countries’ ongoing efforts to confront the coronavirus pandemic and protect the health and safety of their respective citizens. President Trump affirmed his support for the Government of Panama, offered resources to help support critical care …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 9 May, 2020 | Topics: News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified two flights, both operated by Spirit Airlines (both with the same flight number – NK 6511), scheduled for May 15 and 19. Each flight will have a limited number of seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States who wishes to depart Panama is eligible to purchase a …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 9 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Increased Movement Restrictions, COVID-19 Situation Report, and Reminders On May 8, the Government of Panama announced that both Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, will be full quarantine whereby no one can leave their homes. For now, the inclusion of Saturday only applies to this weekend. On May 8, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 8,070 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 9 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flights The Embassy has identified two flights, both operated by Spirit Airlines (both with the same flight number – NK 6511), scheduled for May 15 and 19. Each flight will have a limited number of seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States who wishes to depart Panama is eligible to purchase a …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Increased Movement Restrictions, COVID-19 Situation Report, and Reminders On May 7, the Government of Panama announced that both Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, will be full quarantine whereby no one can leave their homes. For now, the inclusion of Saturday only applies to this weekend. On May 7, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 7,868 …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On May 6, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 7,731 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also requires the use of masks, even homemade ones, when in public. During the nationwide …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 7 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department of …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 7 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On May 5, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 7,523 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also requires the use of masks, even homemade ones, when in public. During the nationwide …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department of …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On May 4, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 7,387 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also requires the use of masks, even homemade ones, when in public. During the nationwide …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 5 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department of …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 5 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Through the American people’s generosity and the U.S. government’s action, the United States continues to demonstrate global leadership in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Months into fighting this pandemic at home and abroad, the United States remains the largest single country donor to the response efforts globally, building on decades of leadership in life-saving …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 5 May, 2020 | Topics: News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On May 3, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 7,197 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also requires the use of masks, even homemade ones, when in public. During the nationwide …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department of …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department of …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 3 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Increased Movement Restrictions, COVID-19 Situation Report, and Reminders On April 30, the Government of Panama announced that both Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, will be full quarantine whereby no one can leave their homes. For now, the inclusion of Saturday only applies to this weekend. On May 2, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 7,090 cases …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 3 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department of …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 2 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Increased Movement Restrictions, COVID-19 Situation Report, and Reminders On April 30, the Government of Panama announced that both Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, will be full quarantine whereby no one can leave their homes. For now, the inclusion of Saturday only applies to this weekend. On May 1, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 6,720 cases …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 2 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department of …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 1 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Increased Movement Restrictions, COVID-19 Situation Report, and Reminders On April 30, the Government of Panama announced that both Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, will be full quarantine whereby no one can leave their homes. For now, the inclusion of Saturday only applies to this weekend. On April 30, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 6,532 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 1 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy has identified one flight, operated by Spirit Airlines (NK 6511), scheduled for May 8 with a limited number of seats available. Any traveler with the appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States who wishes to depart Panama is eligible to purchase a ticket. NOTE – There are no other planned flights. …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 30 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On April 29, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 6,378 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also requires the use of masks, even homemade ones, when in public. …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 30 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On April 28, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 6,200 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also requires the use of masks, even homemade ones, when in public. …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 29 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On April 27, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 6,021 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also requires the use of masks, even homemade ones, when in public. …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 28 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On April 26, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 5,779 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also requires the use of masks, even homemade ones, when in public. …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Increased Movement Restrictions, COVID-19 Situation Report, and Reminders On April 23, the Government of Panama announced that both Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, will be full quarantine whereby no one can leave their homes. For now, the inclusion of Saturday only applies to this weekend. On April 25, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 5,538 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 26 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Increased Movement Restrictions, COVID-19 Situation Report, and Reminders On April 23, the Government of Panama announced that both Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, will be full quarantine whereby no one can leave their homes. For now, the inclusion of Saturday only applies to this weekend. On April 24, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 5,338 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 25 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Increased Movement Restrictions, COVID-19 Situation Report, and Reminders On April 23, the Government of Panama announced that both Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, will be full quarantine whereby no one can leave their homes. For now, the inclusion of Saturday only applies to this weekend. On April 23, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 5,166 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On April 22, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 4,992 cases of COVID-19. On April 21, the Municipal Council of the City of Panama passed a new decree stating that anyone leaving their residence must be wearing a mask that covers their nose and mouth. Panamanian National Police and Municipal Police will …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2020 SUSPENSION OF ENTRY OF IMMIGRANTS WHO PRESENT A RISK TO THE UNITED STATES LABOR MARKET DURING THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY FOLLOWING THE 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has significantly disrupted …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report, and Reminders On April 20, the Government of Panama extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flights for an additional 30 days through May 22. The previous exceptions for cargo, humanitarian, medical supplies, medical evacuation, and vaccines remain in place. On April 21, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 4,821 cases of COVID-19. MINSA …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report, and Reminders On April 20, the Government of Panama extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flights for an additional 30 days through May 22. The previous exceptions for cargo, humanitarian, medical supplies, medical evacuation, and vaccines remain in place. On April 20, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 4,658 cases of COVID-19. MINSA …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 21 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Erik Paul Bethel, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Panama. Panama City, April 20, 2020. Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate Erik Bethel as Ambasssador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report, and Reminders On April 19, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 4,467 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also requires the use of masks, even homemade ones, when in public. …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Increased Movement Restrictions, COVID-19 Situation Report, and Reminders On April 16, the Government of Panama announced that both Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, will be full quarantine whereby no one can leave their homes. For now, the inclusion of Saturday only applies to this weekend. On April 18, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 4,273 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 19 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Increased Movement Restrictions, COVID-19 Situation Report, and Reminders On April 16, the Government of Panama announced that both Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, will be full quarantine whereby no one can leave their homes. For now, the inclusion of Saturday only applies to this weekend. On April 17, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 4,210 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 18 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Increased Movement Restrictions, COVID-19 Situation Report, and Reminders On April 16, the Government of Panama announced that both Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, will be full quarantine whereby no one can leave their homes. For now, the inclusion of Saturday only applies to this weekend. On April 16, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 4,016 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Increased Movement Restrictions, COVID-19 Situation Report, and Reminders On April 15, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 3,751 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also requires the use of masks, even homemade ones, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Increased Movement Restrictions, COVID-19 Situation Report, and Reminders On April 14, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 3,574 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also requires the use of masks, even homemade ones, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
U.S Department of State Office of the Spokesperson March 31, 2020 Full return of all members of the National Assembly (AN); Supreme Court (TSJ) lifts order of contempt and restores all powers to the AN, including immunities for deputies; National Constituent Assembly (ANC) is dissolved. The U.S. lifts sanctions imposed on ANC members due …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Events, Exclude All, News, Press Releases
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo April 8, 2020 Thanks to the unmatched generosity of the American people and the efforts of the U.S. government, the United States has continued to lead the world’s public health and humanitarian response to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Events, Exclude All, News, Press Releases
Event: Increased Movement Restrictions, COVID-19 Situation Report, and Reminders On April 13, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 3,472 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also requires the use of masks, even homemade ones, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Increased Movement Restrictions, COVID-19 Situation Report, and Reminders On April 12, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 3,400 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also requires the use of masks, even homemade ones, when in public. On April 1, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 13 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Increased Movement Restrictions, COVID-19 Situation Report, and Reminders Panama’s President Cortizo announced that both Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, will be full quarantine whereby no one can leave their homes. For now, the inclusion of Saturday only applies to this weekend. On April 10, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 2,974 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 11 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department of …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Increased Movement Restrictions, COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders Panama’s President Cortizo announced that both Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, will be full quarantine whereby no one can leave their homes. For now, the inclusion of Saturday only applies to this weekend. On April 9, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 2, 752 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: Increased Movement Restrictions, COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders Panama’s President Cortizo announced that both Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, will be full quarantine whereby no one can leave their homes. For now, the inclusion of Saturday only applies to this weekend. On April 8, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 2,528 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On April 7, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 2,249 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also recommends the use of masks, even homemade ones, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department of …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable. There is no guarantee that the Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On April 6, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 2,100 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also recommends the use of masks, even homemade ones, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy is working on evacuation options via commercially operated humanitarian flights for any qualified traveler with appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States who wishes to depart Panama. There are no guarantees of these flights or the space available. There is one flight operated by Spirit Airlines (NK …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On April 5, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 1,988 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also recommends the use of masks, even homemade ones, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On April 4, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 1,801 cases of COVID-19. MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19. It also recommends the use of masks, even homemade ones, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 5 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight The Embassy is working on evacuation options via commercially operated humanitarian flights for any qualified traveler with appropriate passport/visa to permit entry into the United States who wishes to depart Panama. There are no guarantees of these flights or the space available. There is one flight operated by Spirit Airlines …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 5 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders On April 3, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 1,673 cases of COVID-19. On April 1, the government expanded movement restrictions based on gender. Individuals will be permitted to circulate during the same hours determined by ID number as set forth in previous decrees. However, the expanded restrictions only allow for movements as follows: Women: Monday, Wednesday, and …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 4 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminder On April 2, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 1,475 cases of COVID-19. On April 1, the government expanded movement restrictions based on gender. Individuals will be permitted to circulate during the same hours determined by ID number as set forth in previous decrees. However, the expanded restrictions only allow for movements as …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Cancellation of April 4 and 5 Military Repatriation Flights The two anticipated U.S. military air flights scheduled for April 4 and 5 have been cancelled. The Embassy is not aware of any additional flights currently. The Embassy is exploring other options for evacuation flights. If you want to be considered for future …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminder On April 1, the government expanded movement restrictions based on gender. Individuals will be permitted to circulate during the same hours determined by ID number as set forth in previous decrees. However, the expanded restrictions only allow for movements as follows: Women: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Men: Tuesday, Thursdays, and Saturday Sunday: …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Military Repatriation Flights The Embassy is working on two options via military flights for those U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) wishing to depart Panama. There are no guarantees of these flights or the space available. There are two U.S. military air flights scheduled for April 4 and 5 with a limited …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminder On April 1, the government expanded movement restrictions based on gender. Individuals will be permitted to circulate during the same hours determined by ID number as set forth in previous decrees. However, the expanded restrictions only allow for movements as follows: Women: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Men: Tuesday, Thursdays, and Saturday Sunday: …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Military Repatriation Flights The Embassy is working on two evacuation options via military flights for those U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) wishing to depart Panama. There are no guarantees of these flights or the space available. There are three U.S. military air flights scheduled for April 2, 4, and 5 with a …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminder On March 30, the government announced expanded movement restrictions based on gender, effective Wednesday, April 1, at 5:00 a.m. Individuals will be permitted to circulate during the same hours determined by ID number as set forth in previous decrees. However, the expanded restrictions only allow for movements as follows: Women: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Military Repatriation Flights The Embassy is working on two evacuation options via military flights for those U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) wishing to depart Panama. There are no guarantees of these flights or the space available. There are three U.S. military air flights scheduled for April 2 and 4 with a limited number of seats available; we are in the process of notifying individuals who …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminder Hours of circulation during the total quarantine are intended only for essential purchases by one person per household. The Embassy reminds U.S. citizens in Panama that it is always obligatory to comply with local laws. On March 29, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 989 cases of COVID-19. On March 26, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Military Repatriation Flights The Embassy is working on two evacuation options via military flights for those U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) wishing to depart Panama. There are no guarantees of these flights or the space available. There are two U.S. military air flights scheduled for April 2 and 4 with a limited …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 29 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminder Hours of circulation during the total quarantine are intended only for essential purchases by one person per household. The Embassy reminds U.S. citizens in Panama that it is always obligatory to comply with local laws. On March 28, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 901 cases of COVID-19. On March 26, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 29 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Military Repatriation Flights The Embassy is working on two evacuation options via military flights for those U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) wishing to depart Panama. There are no guarantees of these flights or the space available. There are two U.S. military air flights scheduled for April 2 and 4 with a limited …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 28 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminder Hours of circulation during the total quarantine are intended only for essential purchases by one person per household. The Embassy reminds U.S. citizens in Panama that it is always obligatory to comply with local laws. On March 27, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 786 cases of COVID-19. On March …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 28 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Planned Military Repatriation Flights The Embassy is working on two evacuation options via military flights for those U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) accompanying U.S. citizen family members wishing to depart Panama. There are no guarantees of these flights or the space available. There are two U.S. military air flights scheduled for April 2 …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Event: COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminder Hours of circulation during the total quarantine are intended only for essential purchases by one person per household. The Embassy reminds U.S. citizens in Panama that it is always obligatory to comply with local laws. On March 26, Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 674 cases of COVID-19. On March 26, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Event: Nationwide Suspension of Domestic Commercial and Charter Flights On March 26, Panama announced the nationwide suspension of commercial passenger and domestic charter flights, in addition to the March 22 ban on international commercial passenger flights. There are exceptions for cargo, humanitarian, medical supplies, medical evacuation, and vaccines. The Embassy is working on evacuation options via commercial humanitarian and military …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Updated on July 1 U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States should work with their airlines to make travel arrangements while flights are still available. In case commercial transportation options cease to be available, we are compiling a list of persons seeking to leave Panama. Please enroll in STEP https://step.state.gov/step/ and also fill out …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Possible Repatriation Flights The Embassy is working to find evacuation options via commercial humanitarian and military flights for those U.S. Citizens wishing to depart Panama. There are no guarantees of these flights or the space available. There is a U.S. military air flight scheduled for March 30 with a very limited number of seats available; …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
U.S Department of State Press Statement Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson March 24, 2020 The Department of State is rising to meet the historic challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, every day, all over the world. We have no higher duty than to protect American citizens, and have launched an unprecedented global effort to bring …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Location: Panama Event: Nationwide Movement Restrictions Beginning March 25, 2020 Panama has enacted nationwide movement restrictions, also being referred to as quarantine, beginning Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 5:01 am. The movement restrictions will include regular windows of time for people to grocery shop, get medicines, or deal with medical emergencies based on the last digit of their cedula number or passport if an individual …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Expansion of Nationwide Curfew Hours Effective Tuesday, March 24, The Government of Panama will expand a nationwide curfew from the current times of 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Decree 504 establishes that people who break health regulations and quarantines will receive fines between $50,000 to $100,000, and …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Nationwide Movement Restrictions The Embassy received notice that Panama may enact nationwide movement restrictions at some point in the near future. As of now, the movement restrictions are not in effect, and we do not know when it will happen. However, it could be at any time. We are working to get more …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Three humanitarian flights to Houston operated by United will depart from Tocumen International Airport March 23 and 24, 2020. The U.S. Embassy in Panama City has been informed that United Airlines will operate the following humanitarian flights, which will depart from Tocumen International Airport and go to Houston, Texas. Please contact United Airlines …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: Effective at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, Panama will suspend all commercial flights into and out of Panama. The Government of Panama enacted a nationwide curfew from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. On Thursday, March 19, the U.S. Department of State issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory. In light of the …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 22 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Notification
Location: Panama Event: Effective at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, Panama will suspend all commercial flights into and out of Panama. On Thursday, March 19, the U.S. Department of State issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory. On March 19, the Panamanian government announced that all commercial flights into and out of Panama will be suspended …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
U.S. Department of State Bureau Of Consular Affairs Global Health Advisory March 19, 2020 The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
Location: Panama Event: Effective tonight, March 18, there will be an indefinite nationwide curfew between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. On March 17, the Panamanian Ministry of Health announced 86 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Panama. The government of Panama has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Travelers …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: On March 16, the Panamanian Ministry of Health announced 69 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Panama. The government of Panama has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. Panama …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Corona virus (COVID-19), first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 100,000 reported cases worldwide. On March 15, the Panamanian Ministry of Health announced 55 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Panama. The government of Panama has implemented enhanced screening and …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 16 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Corona virus (COVID-19), first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 100,000 reported cases worldwide. On March 12, the Panamanian Ministry of Health announced 27 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Panama. The government of Panama has …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Corona virus (COVID-19), first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 100,000 reported cases worldwide. On March 11, the Panamanian Ministry of Health announced 14 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Panama. The government of Panama has implemented enhanced screening, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Panama Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Corona virus (COVID-19), first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 100,000 reported cases worldwide. On March 10, the Panamanian Ministry of Health announced eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Panama. The government of Panama has …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 11 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama (March 10, 2020) Location: Panama Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Corona virus (COVID-19), first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 100,000 reported cases worldwide. On March 9, the Panamanian Ministry of Health announced the first …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 10 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Panama City, February 24, 2020. In coordination with the Government of Panama, the United States government will conduct a recovery mission over the next few weeks to recover and facilitate the possible transfer of the remains of two U.S. Navy aircrew members. The two service members are believed to have crashed near Santa Fe National …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 24 February, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
PANAMA CITY (Feb. 4, 2020) – The Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Western Hemisphere Affairs Sergio de la Peña arrived in Panama for a three-day visit to continue strengthening the U.S.-Panama security relationship. De la Peña’s official trip includes meetings with the Minister of Public Security Rolando Mirones and Administrator of the Panama Canal …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 3 February, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 24 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
U.S. Department of State Invites you to take action! Your career starts by visiting our website at www.careers.state.gov where you can explore who we are, what we are about, and more. To register to take the Foreign Service Officer Test: Click at: https://home.pearsonvue.com/fsot Create a user account Make your individual online registration Pay by credit card …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 22 January, 2020 | Topics: News
Panama City, January 17, 2020. Today, U.S. leaders from Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-S) and the U.S. Coast Guard concluded a multi-day visit with Panamanian officials and the Panama Canal Authority. The visit explored opportunities to strengthen and enrich important partnerships between the United States and Panama that enhance regional security efforts, particularly counternarcotics …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 17 January, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Panama City, 15 January 2020. – Following the confirmation of Roxanne Cabral as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the U.S. Department of State assigned Philip Laidlaw as Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, of the U.S. Embassy in Panama. “My family and I will treasure the warmth of the Panamanian people, the country’s beautiful nature …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 15 January, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo January 5, 2020 The United States Congratulates Interim President Juan Guaido on His Re-Election as President of the National Assembly. On behalf of the United States, I congratulate Juan Guaido on his re-election as president of the Venezuelan National Assembly and …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 6 January, 2020 | Topics: News
Panama City, January 3, 2020. Today, the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. in Panama, Roxanne Cabral, took her administrative oath as a U.S. Ambassador. Cabral arrived in Panama as Deputy Chief of Mission on August 2017 and became Chargé d´Affaires a.i. in March 2018. She was nominated as Ambassador of the United States of America to …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 3 January, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador, Consular Affairs, PanamaEEUU, united states
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by the Department of Defense JAN. 2, 2020 At the direction of the President, the U.S. military has taken decisive defensive action to protect U.S. personnel abroad by killing Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. General Soleimani was actively developing plans to …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 2 January, 2020 | Topics: News
In response to repeated Kata’ib Hizbollah (KH) attacks on Iraqi bases that host Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) coalition forces, U.S. forces have conducted precision defensive strikes against five KH facilities in Iraq and Syria that will degrade KH’s ability to conduct future attacks against OIR coalition forces. The five targets include three KH locations in …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 30 December, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Defense, united states
Arlington, VA – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency and the Government of Panama cooperated on a comprehensive training program for senior Panamanian government officials about best practices for life-cycle cost analyses to achieve greater value for infrastructure procurements. The training was provided under USTDA’s partnership with the Directorate General of Public Procurement (DGCP) under …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 23 December, 2019 | Topics: News
The Growth in the Americas • América Crece initiative is an innovative, whole-of-government approach to support economic development by catalyzing private sector investment in energy and other infrastructure projects across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 18 December, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Crece
WASHINGTON – Today, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad F. Wolf and Panamanian Minister of Public Security Rolando Mirones signed a Letter of Intent for Security Cooperation at DHS headquarters in Washington, DC, to improve the two countries’ collaborative security efforts. “Today marks a big step forward in confronting the significant security challenges across Central …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 17 December, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: High Level Security Dialogue, PanamaEEUU, security
December 13, 2019 The fifth U.S.- Central America Public Private Banking Dialogue was held on December 13, 2019 in Panama, City, Panama. The annual U.S. – Central America dialogue enables policymakers, bank supervisors, financial intelligence units, and private sector representatives to directly engage on strengthening the anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) frameworks in …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 16 December, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Panama City will be closed for routine services from Monday, December 23, 2019 through Friday, January 3, 2020. Emergency services for U.S. citizens and emergency visa services will still be available. If you are an U.S. citizen experiencing an emergency, please contact us via email at Panama-ACS@state.gov or …
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By U.S. Embassy Panama City | 6 December, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News