March 24, 2026

The Panama Canal Authority clarified that a veto of European companies will not affect the Canal, which continues to advance projects worth more than $8.5 billion.

Al Jazeera reports Elbit Systems has seen rapid growth as conflicts intensify across Iran, Palestine and Lebanon, illustrating how regional wars boost defence-industry demand.

The MEF requests a $30 million transfer to remediate munitions-contaminated land in Piña, Colón and to fund technical support for international arbitrations linked to mining disputes.

Panamanian Joselyne Edwards will challenge No. 3 Norma Dumont at UFC Fight Night on April 25 in Las Vegas — a pivotal bout for Edwards amid a four-fight win streak.

Iran’s choke on the Strait of Hormuz forced Gulf exporters to divert shipments and is increasing interest in Arctic energy supplies and northern shipping routes as alternative options.

A semi‑buried body in advanced decomposition was found in Potrero Grande, La Chorrera; authorities are investigating a possible connection to a vehicle located in nearby Peñas Blancas.

A semi‑buried body in advanced decomposition was found in Potrero Grande, La Chorrera. Authorities are investigating whether it is linked to a vehicle discovered in Peñas Blancas.

TSA workers working without pay amid a U.S. government shutdown have led to long security lines and staffing shortages at major airports, prompting experts to warn of a broader air travel crisis.

Minnesota sued the Trump administration to gain access to evidence needed for independent investigations into three shootings by federal officers, naming victims Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that the U.S. has “achieved regime change” in Iran, a terse claim that could affect diplomacy, regional stability, and global markets.

A building in Bnei Brak collapsed after Israeli authorities said it was struck by an Iranian missile, an incident that could mark a significant escalation in regional tensions.

Local calls urge Panama’s government to resume and finish the remodeling of the Centro Regional Universitario de Colón, a project stalled for more than eight years.

The Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol Mayor 2026 resumes March 25 with a full slate of simultaneous 7:00 p.m. games, headlined by Veraguas hosting Herrera in Santiago and Colón facing Darién on the Atlantic coast.

Thieves broke into a jewelry store in Chitré and stole over $10,000 in goods, including jewelry, watches and electronics; owners found the theft in the morning, Telemetro reports.

The Río Indio reservoir project has entered its environmental impact study phase with baseline monitoring underway; plans include biological corridors and resettlement parameters for about 500 families.

A showdown in Panama’s National Assembly over bill 447 — which would eliminate the Ministerio de la Mujer — has led to accusations that a commission president is holding the bill back pending ministerial oversight.

Tenants at Merca Panamá report price increases for several products and are urging consumers to visit the market to reduce the cost of the basic food basket.

The Pentagon will remove media offices from its headquarters after a federal judge reinstated The New York Times’ press credentials in a lawsuit challenging access restrictions.

Indian authorities completed assessments tied to offshore leaks and recovered Rs 14,636 crore linked to assets identified through the Panama Papers and related disclosures.

Panamanian deputies have proposed two days of telework per week to ease pressure from high fuel prices, a measure that would require legislative consideration and more detail on scope and implementation.