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5,000-year-old shaman stones found

Archaeologists have unearthed nearly 5,000-year-old shaman's stones in a rock shelter in Panama. The stone collection may be the earliest evidence of shamanic rituals in that region of Central America, researchers say.Full story

Panama embroils Argentina in eighth trade dispute

GENEVA (Reuters) - Panama filed a complaint against Argentina at the World Trade Organization on Wednesday, in the latest of a string of cases accusing it of imposing unfair restrictions on imports. Full story

Landslides kill at least 2 in Panama after heavy rains

PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - Heavy rains in Panama flooded villages and caused landslides that killed at least two people and destroyed hundreds of homes, the government said on Monday. Full story

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