The Panamanian government will quadruple prizes for the Lotería Fiscal, allocating B/. 440,000 nationwide in May to boost the program’s appeal and reinforce fiscal compliance.
The Panamanian government asked the National Assembly for $30.5M to clear unexploded ordnance on 695 hectares in Colón so the land can be sold to the ACP for $126M, prompting parliamentary scrutiny.
Panama meets South Africa in two friendly matches in South Africa on March 27 and March 31, rekindling memories of their dramatic 2005 Gold Cup quarterfinal decided on penalties.
The Alcaldía de Panamá and Triángulo de la Mujer host a free “Mujeres que trazan líneas” event at Soho Mall on March 28 (3–8 p.m.), offering panels, nutrition advice and fitness sessions to promote women’s wellbeing and leadership.
The Panamanian government said it will announce a plan to offset rising fuel costs; official Chapman declined to give details on whether subsidies will be included.
Panama Ports Company, a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, has expanded an international arbitration claim against the Panamanian government, saying its losses now ‘‘surpass’’ US$2 billion and criticizing an “attack campaign.”
Panama’s private‑sector Décimo Tercer Mes payment is slated for the second half of April; workers are advised to plan ahead to save or avoid overspending when funds are disbursed.
Telemetro reports that The Boring Company declined to finance the “Canal Underline” tunnel proposed by Mizrachi. The proposal now must seek other financing and approvals to move forward.
Panamá Oeste and Coclé meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. in a Béisbol Mayor fixture broadcast on TVMAX, TVN Pass and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel.
Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has authorized former president Jair Bolsonaro to serve his 27-year sentence at home after the ex-leader was hospitalized for pneumonia on March 13.
Brazil’s Supreme Court authorised former president Jair Bolsonaro to serve an initial 90 days of humanitarian house arrest after treatment for bronchopneumonia, a decision that can be renewed on medical grounds.
The U.S. Embassy in Panama announced that a U.S. aircraft carrier will visit Panama — the first such visit in over fifty years — highlighting renewed maritime engagement.
Rising inflation measures are reducing the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year, a shift that could affect borrowing costs and dollar-linked economies like Panama.
After matchday 10 of the Clausura 2026, Plaza Amador tops La Prensa’s first LPF power ranking; several clubs face critical runs with six rounds left to secure six playoff spots.
MIDES Minister Beatriz Carles will appear before Panama’s National Assembly on April 1 to answer questions, several of which concern SENNIAF institutional protocols.
A recent report shows 47.14% of Panamanian companies meet the legal 30% female board quota, an increase of 3.25 percentage points from the prior measurement.
Russia fired about 400 drones and launched missile strikes at civilian areas in Ukraine while increasing ground attacks along the front, signaling a renewed spring offensive.
The Ministry of Public Works says the Ribazo bridge in Penonomé has entered its final construction phase and an alternate route has been opened to manage traffic during finishing works.
The MEF has requested a $30 million transfer to remediate munitions-contaminated land in Piña and to pay international arbitration obligations, a step officials say is needed to guarantee safe use of reverted territory tied to the Panama Canal.
The “Our America Convoy to Cuba,” with more than 650 participants from 33 countries, arrived this weekend carrying tons of aid as the island faces deepening economic and energy crises.