Partial political censorship exists in national media

Daily newspaper circulation 62 per 1000 people

PUBLISHING AND BROADCAST MEDIA

		Main national newspapers		There are 8 daily newspapers, including La Prensa and La Estrella de Panamá
		Television stations		7 independent services
		Radio stations		1 state-owned service, over 200 independent stations

A more independent press has flourished since Noriega's overthrow. Radio reaches the greatest number.

From "The Financial Times World Desk Reference" © Dorling Kindersley 2004