Carnaval costumes are also a bit more modest in Panama than in Rio – although no less beautiful or ornate. In fact, one of the most popular events is the parade of polleras, Panama’s ...

PANAMA (AFP) – This year’s Carnaval had claimed 20 lives by the close of five days of festivities Wednesday. Panamanian police and the Red Cross reported that nine people died in automobile accidents, ...

PANAMA CITY – Elaborate floats, Mardi Gras beads, costume parties in the street and five days of nonstop partying in Panama. The celebration, which is four days prior to Lent and known as Carnaval, is ...