BALBOA NEWS is an independent English-language news publication based in Panama City, Republic of Panama. Our news desk covers developments across the country, with a focus on national affairs, politics, the economy, the Panama Canal, culture and sports.
Our aim is to provide an international audience with clear and accessible coverage of relevant daily developments in Panama City and throughout the Republic of Panama. Stories are selected, researched and edited by an independent editorial desk based in Panama.
Balboa News is independently operated and does not generate revenue through advertising or sponsored content. Our editorial coverage is not influenced by advertisers, sponsors or commercial partnerships.
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Independent Panama news, without the noise
Our goal is simple: to make relevant news from Panama accessible to English-speaking readers, whether they live in Panama or follow the country from abroad.
We value accuracy, clear sourcing and responsible reporting. When appropriate, our articles link to official statements, public records and other primary sources so readers can examine the underlying information themselves.
Why Balboa?
The name Balboa is woven into Panama's history and identity. It is the name of the country's national currency, one of Panama City's best-known waterfront avenues, and the historic community at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal.
The name ultimately traces back to Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the Spanish explorer who crossed the Isthmus of Panama in 1513 and became the first European known to have seen the Pacific Ocean from the Americas.
And, somewhat less historically significant but equally Panamanian, Balboa is also one of the country's oldest and best-known beers - and a newsroom favorite.
For us, Balboa is a name that feels unmistakably Panamanian. That made it a natural choice for a publication dedicated to covering Panama for an international audience.
Contact
Balboa News welcomes news tips, corrections, story suggestions and general inquiries. For editorial matters and general correspondence, contact us at: newsdesk [at] balboa.news