A 27-year-old man in Los Santos has been placed under provisional detention as authorities investigate the homicide of a young person. Prosecutors will continue gathering evidence while the suspect remains in custody.
A recent roundup of offshore casinos prominently cites Panama Gaming Authority licences, listing features like seven-year licences, financial requirements and fast payouts. Players should verify licence claims and seek independent confirmation before using offshore platforms.
Telemetro reports that during Semana Santa in Panama one day is designated a non-working day with a Ley Seca prohibiting alcohol sales; the article includes schedules and practical details.
President Trump told reporters that Iran “gave us a present” tied to oil and the Strait of Hormuz, calling it proof he’s “talking to the right people,” though he offered no specifics.
The US Supreme Court appeared likely to side with the Trump administration in a case over “metering,” the practice of turning away asylum seekers when US-Mexico crossings are deemed too crowded. The decision could reshape how the US admits and processes asylum claims.
The Panama Canal plans to begin resettlements in about a year to make way for the Río Indio reservoir, which would feed Gatún Lake via a nine-kilometre tunnel to bolster water availability for canal operations.
Iran’s parliamentary speaker denied on Monday that Tehran was negotiating with the U.S. to end the war, contradicting Donald Trump’s claim that several Americans were in talks with Iran.
Panama’s Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) said it will deliver final audit reports on the Cobre Panamá mine in April; officials will then evaluate whether corrective actions are needed.
Panama completed its first 2026 Treasury Notes auction, awarding about $43.8 million with yields around 5.43–5.45% as global interest rates remain high.
Shoppers at Merca Chitré report that prices for some products have risen following a recent fuel price increase, reflecting how higher transport costs can quickly affect local markets.
The Boring Company has told Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi it remains interested in sponsoring prefactibility studies for a proposed pedestrian tunnel under the Panama Canal, despite the project not winning the Tunnel Vision Challenge.
A Panamanian family is demanding a sentence review and release for two men sentenced to 14 years after a certification surfaced indicating the alleged homicide victim is alive.
Daniel Espino, a 25-year-old Panamanian righthander and 2019 first-round pick, is advancing through a cautious Guardians plan after shoulder surgeries, showing mid-to-upper-90s velocity in recent scoreless outings.
In Colón, a man filed a complaint with the Public Ministry after his two American Bully dogs died by asphyxiation in a parked car while he was detained by National Police units.
The USS Nimitz carrier strike group will visit Panama as part of Southern Seas 2026, conducting exercises with ten Latin American navies and making port calls across the Americas.
Domingo de Obaldia, president of Panama’s Asociación de Restaurantes y Afines, urged government action to lessen the impact of rising fuel costs on restaurants and related businesses.
The Federico Guardia Conte water treatment plant in Chilibre is operating at 90% capacity after a pump motor failure; Idaan has begun repairs that could take up to six days.
Minnesota sued the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, seeking access to evidence after fatal shootings by federal officers during an immigration enforcement surge, alleging the federal government blocked state investigators.
The Potabilizadora de Chilibre is operating at about 90% capacity while IDAAN repair works could extend up to six days, affecting distribution in distant and high-elevation areas.
A Hutchison Ports subsidiary has increased its arbitration claim against Panama to more than $2 billion after calling the government’s takeover of key terminals “unlawful,” escalating a major dispute over port control.