Cuba refused a US embassy request to import diesel for generators, calling the demand “shameless” amid severe fuel shortages and repeated blackouts, the Washington Post reports.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned that foreign actors are trying to “colonise” Latin America, criticizing U.S. actions across the region while stopping short of naming former U.S. President Donald Trump.
SINAPROC has issued an advisory for winds up to 60 km/h in parts of Panama from March 21–23, urging residents to take precautions and follow official updates.
SINAPROC issued an advisory for Panama from March 21–23, warning of winds up to 60 km/h and varying-intensity rains; residents should secure property and follow official updates.
TVMAX is broadcasting the Panama Metro vs Colón beisbol mayor game live, offering fans in Panama access to the regional matchup.
Hugo Broos defended a Bafana Bafana player ahead of upcoming friendlies against Panama, a move that may shape team morale and preparations on both sides.
Hong Kong artist Chan Wai-lap, 37, uses detailed hand-drawn depictions of analogue objects—like dot-matrix printouts and correction-fluid bottles—to evoke nostalgia and encourage viewers to slow down.
A study finds global debt reached a record US$348 trillion in 2025, with the US the largest debtor in absolute terms; experts warn U.S. debt dysfunction could spark global market turmoil.
TVN reports two people died and one was injured in separate traffic accidents in Panama Oeste within 12 hours; the first crash occurred near midnight in El Nazareno, La Chorrera.
A historic mass wedding in Veracruz, Arraiján brought together 100 couples to formalize their unions — the first event of this scale in the district, TVN 2 reports.
A strike on a hospital in East Darfur, Sudan, killed 64 people — including 13 children — and wounded 89, the WHO said, drawing condemnation from the UN humanitarian office.
Panamanian infielder José Caballero has been named the New York Yankees’ starting shortstop for 2026. Caballero, 29, joined the Yanks last July and stressed the team’s championship goal.
Merchants in Colón warn that rising fuel costs could push up food and product prices or force smaller portions. They urge authorities to adopt mitigation measures to protect consumers.
President Trump said he will order federal immigration officers to assist with airport security starting Monday unless Democrats pass a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, escalating a funding standoff with possible impacts on U.S. airports and travel.
Saudi Arabia has expelled Iran’s military attache and four team members after an attack on the Red Sea port of Yanbu and Tehran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying regional tensions and raising risks to global oil and shipping routes.
Iran struck the Israeli towns of Dimona and Arad in retaliation for an attack on its Natanz nuclear site, injuring nearly 100 and raising fears of wider escalation.
On World Down Syndrome Day (March 21), Panamanian coverage urged turning talk of inclusion into concrete action to secure equal rights and opportunities for people with Down syndrome.
Hong Kong’s boom in 24-hour gyms has prompted a Consumer Council probe that warns of hidden fees and data-privacy risks similar to past fitness‑industry abuses. Consumers are urged to scrutinize contracts and data practices.
User representatives before the ATTT warned any national fare increase would be illegal without Board authorization; TVN reports the Board has not approved higher fares.
The WHO reports an attack on a teaching hospital in Al Deain, East Darfur, killed 64 people—including 13 children—and left the facility non-functional, worsening an already serious health crisis.