A court has confirmed provisional detention for a former Las Tablas representative accused of misappropriating more than $400,000 from Panama’s Decentralization Fund. The case may prompt further scrutiny of local fund administration.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the SAVE America Act would force in-person voter registration and claimed only 5% of Americans register that way; PBS found the in-person rate is higher than his figure.
China’s long-standing industrial regions are adapting as Beijing pivots toward higher-value manufacturing, technology and services, with potential ripple effects on global supply chains and Panama.
TVN and TVMAX will broadcast Panama’s friendly matches against South Africa on March 27 and 31; games will also stream on TVN Pass and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel.
More than 850 students across Panama have joined the “Éxito” program to develop leadership skills and mentor peers in schools and communities.
More than 140 cruise passengers made a controlled visit to Coiba under environmental protocols; authorities completed visitor registration and limited snorkeling and hiking to approved zones.
Judges have cleared ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan of sexual misconduct allegations; Khan had denied the claims and took voluntary leave in May.
Meduca has suspended the competition to appoint school directors and deputy directors to give candidates more time to prepare the mandatory Plan Estratégico y de Acción, the authority said in a statement.
The ATTT has convened a working group with transport operators in Panamá Oeste to try to prevent a passenger fare increase following a rise in fuel prices.
Ryan Murphy’s new series has revived interest in Michael J. Berman, the Brown University classmate who co-founded George magazine with John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1995 and left in 1997 amid reported disagreements.
Kunshan, home to major Foxconn operations, is adapting as China’s economy shifts from labour‑intensive manufacturing to higher‑value, technology‑driven production, affecting workers and global supply chains.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged attacks on Saturday that killed at least four people, officials said, as U.S.-Ukraine talks aimed at ending the invasion were set to begin.
CSS and MINSA have opened a national call for foreign doctors, publishing requirements, required documents and where to apply. Prospective applicants should consult official CSS and MINSA channels for full details.
The US says it struck Iranian coastal missile sites and infrastructure on March 21, 2026, saying the action has crippled Tehran’s threat to the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint.
A Panama judge archived the criminal case over the 2022 PH Urbana explosion after an out‑of‑court indemnity agreement; companies will compensate 18 affected people.
Panama is under a weather watch through Sunday for heavy rains and wind gusts; residents are urged to stay informed and use emergency numbers 911 or 520-4426 if needed.
Proponents say a Formula One Grand Prix could help Hong Kong reboot its economy, pointing to Singapore’s recent race that drew 300,000+ attendees and S$2.2bn in tourism revenue.
Panama’s Ministry of Education (MEDUCA) suspended its convocatoria for the concurso to appoint school directors and subdirectors on March 21, 2026; new dates will be announced soon.
Tens of thousands protested in Prague on Saturday against the policies of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s new government, signaling widespread public unease and potential constraints on the administration’s agenda.
The IMA will hold agroferias on March 23–24 across several Panamanian provinces, offering affordable agricultural products from 8:00 a.m.; shoppers should check IMA channels for locations.