Author: spieper

Keeping track of the cost of living is a primary concern for families and individuals across Panama. A key indicator for this is the Canasta Básica Familiar de Alimentos (CBFa), or the Basic Family Food Basket, which measures the minimum cost of essential food items. In a recent report for September, Panama’s consumer protection agency, Acodeco, revealed a slight decrease in the CBFa’s lowest cost within the districts of Panama and San Miguelito. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the Panama basic food basket, exploring price trends, the methodology behind the data, and what these figures mean for your…

In a landmark move that could reshape Panama’s criminal justice landscape, Deputy Ariana Coba has presented a bold proposal to the National Assembly to introduce life imprisonment for homicides committed with extreme cruelty. This initiative to reform the Panamanian Penal Code directly addresses growing public concern over violent crime and seeks to establish the most severe punishment in the country’s legal history. The proposed life imprisonment law targets acts deemed “particularly inhuman, atrocious, or degrading” by the courts, marking a significant departure from the current maximum 35-year sentence. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the proposal, its legal context,…