
Panama
11 Panamanian newspapers in the directory
With roots tracing back to the mid-nineteenth century, the print media sector in this Central American nation features a mix of historic broadsheets and modern tabloids. The oldest continuously published daily is La Estrella de Panamá, founded in 1849 and originally printed in English. Another major circulation leader is La Prensa, an independent daily established in 1980 that remains highly influential. El Panamá América, launched in 1929, rounds out the most prominent national titles under the EPASA publishing group. Due to the historical influence of the Canal Zone, specialized publications continue to serve English-speaking readers. Paperboy indexes 11 Panamanian newspapers — browse the full directory below.
Compiled by Paperboy editorial · Updated 2026-06-04
ALL NEWSPAPERS(11)
Capital
Panama City, Panama
Capital Financiero is a leading Panamanian business and finance newspaper based in Panama City. It provides in-depth analysis of national and international markets, economic trends, corporate news, and legislative developments. The publication serves as a vital resource for professionals, investors, and decision-makers within the Central American region.
Critica
Panama City, Panama
Crítica is a Panamanian national daily newspaper based in Panama City. It provides coverage of local and international news, focusing on politics, sports, entertainment, and social issues. Known for its accessible style, it includes crime reporting, community updates, and an online edition of its print publication.
Dia A Dia
Panama City, Panama
Día a Día is a Panamanian daily newspaper based in Panama City. It focuses on local news, entertainment, celebrity gossip, and sports. Known for its tabloid style and coverage of "Chollywood," it provides a mix of human-interest stories and current events relevant to a broad Panamanian audience.
El Informe De David
David, Chiriqui
Serving as a prominent source of regional news for the Chiriquí province, this publication provides in-depth coverage of local politics, social issues, and economic developments in western Panama. It is recognized for its commitment to investigative journalism and its role in maintaining a critical, independent voice for the local community.
El Panama America
Panama City, Panama
Founded in 1925 by Harmodio Arias Madrid, this influential publication has long served as a prominent voice in Panamanian journalism with a focus on national politics, investigative reporting, and regional current events. It maintains a significant reach among Spanish-speaking readers, positioning itself as a central platform for civic discourse and critical analysis within the country.
El Siglo
Panama City, Panama
El Siglo is a prominent daily tabloid newspaper based in Panama City. Known for its sensationalist style and focus on local news, crime, and sports, it remains one of the country's most widely read publications, operating alongside its sister broadsheet, La Estrella de Panamá.
La Estrella
Panama City, Panama
Established in 1849, this publication stands as one of the oldest newspapers in Panama and serves as a primary source for political, economic, and social analysis within the country. It maintains a significant national reach, providing comprehensive coverage of domestic affairs and international news to a broad audience of Spanish-speaking readers.
La Prensa
Panama City, Panama
Established in 1980 as a staunch defender of democracy during the country's military dictatorship, this publication stands as one of Panama's most influential and widely read sources of investigative journalism. It maintains a rigorous editorial focus on government accountability and public transparency, serving as a primary information hub for readers across the nation.
LatinOL
Panama City, Panama
Operating as a digital pioneer in Panama since 1999, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of national news, entertainment, and social events. It serves as a prominent online hub for the Panamanian public, consistently documenting the country's cultural shifts and trending developments for over two decades.
Metro Libre
Panama City, Panama
Distinguished by its accessible free-distribution model across Panama City, this daily newspaper focuses on providing concise news coverage to a broad urban audience. It is recognized for its commitment to maintaining a fast-paced, informative journalistic style that caters to the daily commute and information needs of the local population.
Mi Diario
Panama City, Panama
This popular daily publication serves as a leading source of accessible news for Panama’s working class, emphasizing crime reporting, local human-interest stories, and celebrity gossip. Established in 2004, it maintains a distinctively colloquial tone and high-visibility visual style designed to engage a broad urban readership throughout the country.
