President Trump made a surprise tour of Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis amid attention on the war in Iran and U.S. airport disruptions, drawing scrutiny over presidential optics.
The IMA is holding agro-fairs this Wednesday starting at 8:00 a.m., where shoppers can purchase key basic-food-basket items at reduced prices, TVN reports.
ENSA will perform preventive maintenance across its network from March 23–29, 2026, which may cause temporary power outages in specific sectors. Customers should check ENSA’s interruptions portal and social channels for details.
Correos y Telégrafos de Panamá (Cotel), under the Ministry of Government, has reactivated mail and parcel services to Europe, restoring links to countries including Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Portugal, Belgium and Great Britain.
Ukraine said it struck Russia’s Primorsk oil terminal and a refinery in Ufa on Monday, targeting key energy infrastructure with possible implications for global oil flows and markets.
President Donald Trump said on March 23 he postponed U.S. strikes on Iran’s power plants after Tehran contacted him seeking a deal, framing the move as an opening for diplomacy.
The EU and the four Mercosur countries will implement a long-negotiated free trade agreement on May 1, a pact the EU says will cover about 25% of global GDP amid rising global trade uncertainty.
A California jury found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972, awarding her US$59.25 million after a nearly two-week civil trial in Santa Monica.
Felipe Santos won his third consecutive Ironman 70.3 Panamá title, while Panamanian Billy Gordón was the top local finisher in eighth place at the 2026 race.
Acodeco fined the creator of Snowland Panama $15,000 after finding misleading advertising for claims that the event was “the first snow park in Panama,” following multiple consumer complaints.
The Lotería Fiscal in Panama has entered a regional phase; authorities and media say requirements, dates and participation steps have been published — check official channels for details.
ARAP has increased coastal patrols in Mariato, Veraguas, during the veda del camarón (Feb 1–Apr 11) to enforce Decreto Ejecutivo 158, with Aeronaval support to protect shrimp stocks.
Mayor Mayer Mizrachi announced the construction of 200 meters of sidewalks in Pedregal and plans to extend the works along the road from Rana de Oro to the Corredor de los Pobres, benefiting over 50,000 residents.
Telemetro reported on March 23, 2026 that rising fuel prices in Panama have prompted fare increases on some public-transport routes, affecting passengers, transport operators and merchants.
Panama’s customs authority has detained more than 1,600 packages of auto accessories over alleged irregularities; a technical valuation is underway to determine their total import value.
Transport Secretary Sean Duffy and the FAA chief held a briefing after a deadly collision at LaGuardia; Duffy said the airport is “well‑staffed” but still faces air traffic controller shortages.
The Mercado San Felipe Neri plaza will host a BBQ Challenge on Sunday 29 March from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., featuring Puerca Parrillera, 1,000 tastings, live music and free entry. Ten teams will compete; registration is online.
ASEP has opened a process to attract a third telecommunications operator to Panama, citing growth in the mobile market and aiming to increase competition and service options.
ASEP announced it has started the process to add a third mobile operator in Panama, with a public tender scheduled for December. The move aims to increase competition in the telecom market.
CSS has received initial resumes from foreign doctors as it seeks to address a shortage of medical specialists in Panama; officials warn the country faces a serious healthcare problem.