Day: March 19, 2026

GazetteXtra published an APTOPIX photo package on March 20, 2026 titled “Panama Daily Life,” offering visual snapshots of everyday scenes across the Republic of Panama.

President José Raúl Mulino said he will travel to Canada to attend Panama’s opening match at the 2026 World Cup, expressing confidence ahead of the team’s Group L fixtures and upcoming friendlies.

Panama’s under-17 football team has begun preparations for the 2026 South American Youth Games, which will be hosted in Panama, offering a boost for youth development.

The Trump administration said Thursday it has opened investigations into 13 states that require state-regulated health insurance plans to cover abortion, prompting potential federal-state clashes over insurance rules.

The Cabalgata de San José in David gathered hundreds of riders, reinforcing its status as one of the most important cultural celebrations in Chiriquí.

Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) launched the “Mi compromiso, mi patio limpio” campaign to reduce Aedes aegypti breeding sites and curb dengue transmission through household and community action.

DHS nominee Mullin told senators he will not eliminate FEMA and pledged to reverse some unpopular policies of his predecessor, signaling a softer federal emergency-management approach.

BAC has completed the purchase of a majority stake in Multi Financial Group, becoming the controlling shareholder of Multibank. The planned merger of BAC Panamá and Multibank awaits SBP authorization while both banks continue normal operations.

Two American Bully dogs died after being left in a car in Colón while their owner was detained. Police and the owner offer conflicting versions as an investigation unfolds.

FOX Sports posted a full-length replay of the final round match between Panama and Mexico (published March 19, 2026), offering fans and analysts the chance to watch the complete game.

Panama’s Anti‑Corruption Prosecutor’s Office arrested a former Ifarhu regional director and a merchant in a probe into alleged embezzlement of $145,265 from the PASE‑U student aid program.

President Mulino has promised to disclose information he says relates to a long-running “robbery” by the Panama Ports Company, after PPC accused the government of ignoring its claims. Details and evidence have not yet been released.

President Mulino said he will reveal information about the Panama Ports Company and an alleged long-running “robbery” affecting the country, intensifying scrutiny of port governance.

Panamanian editors joined over 50 Latin American and European peers in signing the Alcalá Declaration at the IX Congreso de Editores CELAC-UE, committing to protect journalism, Spanish-language media and the safety of reporters amid digital challenges.

An EIN Presswire release warns that adolescent sexuality remains taboo in Panama, leaving many teenagers without reliable information or trusted support. The note calls attention to the need for open, age‑appropriate guidance.

An EIN Presswire report says adolescent sexuality remains taboo in Panama, creating silence, myths and shame that leave many teens without reliable information or support.

A Trump commemorative gold coin was approved for production by the U.S. Mint for America’s 250th anniversary, a move critics say breaks with precedent and raises legal and ethical concerns.

March is shaping up as a pivotal month for determining the viability of the Panama–David–Border Train after Panama’s National Railway Secretariat and Costa Rica’s railway authority moved toward a regional agreement.

March has been identified as a critical month for the Panama–David–Border Train after reports that Panama’s National Railway Secretariat and the Costa Rican railway authority are moving toward signing a railway agreement. Panama’s foreign minister highlighted the project’s regional importance.

President Jose Raul Mulino denied that officials ignored an arbitration lawsuit filed by Panama Ports Company opposing the Panama Canal takeover, stressing the government responded to the legal challenge.