March 25, 2026

The GazetteXtra item contained only a headline; this article provides a concise overview of the Panama Canal’s role in Panama’s economy and global shipping.

TVN 2 reports a raid in Panama City’s Calidonia neighborhood that resulted in the seizure of 68 drug packages. Authorities have not yet released fuller operational details.

Panama’s Operation Alborada led to the arrest of 20 people suspected of running a migrant trafficking network, in a case linked by authorities to rising irregular flows through the Darién jungle.

Bahamian judokas competed in Panama City over the weekend at the Panama Senior Central American event and the Panama Cadet Pan American Cup; reports noted matches ending by ippon.

CCIAP and MITRADEL have published aggregated job vacancies from companies across Panama, offering a centralized resource for jobseekers to review national openings.

An increased US military presence around Iran is being interpreted as a possible shift from air strikes to ground operations, raising regional and global risks.

The Anti‑Corruption Prosecutor led an inspection of the CSS controlled‑substances warehouse in Pedregal as investigators probe the disappearance of 19,000 fentanyl vials from November 2022.

Panama’s president praised a telerobotic thrombectomy procedure as a “historic achievement,” according to NeuroNews International. The report highlights potential implications for stroke care and telemedicine in Panama, though details remain limited.

The Herald Journal published “Panama Daily Life” on March 25, 2026, offering a snapshot of everyday routines and public life across the Republic of Panama and highlighting the cultural texture of daily living.

Bella Vista representative César Kiamco provided an update on advances in the neighborhood’s road reorganization project in Panama City, though the report did not specify technical details or timelines.

Telemetro reports that Veraguas leads the Béisbol Mayor 2026 standings after March 25 results, with an upcoming key matchup poised to influence the title race.

At CPAC this year, prominent MAGA figures scheduled to speak reflect a sharp division among conservatives over the Iran war, while neither Donald Trump nor Vice President J.D. Vance has been publicly announced as a speaker.

Panama conducted its first training in Durban with 18 players, marking the squad’s first session using the official 2026 World Cup ball as part of overseas preparations.

Fishers in Panama say fuel-driven operating costs have climbed up to $1,600 per trip, though seafood prices at the Mercado de Mariscos remain relatively accessible, TVN 2 reports.

Tight results in the tenth round of Panama’s Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol Mayor left Veraguas leading but Chiriquí within half a game; several teams shifted places in the standings.

The nuclear-powered USS Nimitz is due in Panama March 29–April 2 with about 6,000 aboard; the scheduled military port call has raised concerns over noise, waste and emissions.

TVN will broadcast Panama’s friendly matches against South Africa on March 27 and 31, airing on TVN, TVMAX, TVN Pass and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel at midday kickoff times.

Panama has submitted evidence to Venezuelan courts seeking extradition of Ali Zaki Hage Jalil over the 1994 Alas Chiricanas bombing; dual nationality and Venezuela’s constitutional ban on extraditing nationals complicate the case.

IDAAN has completed a new water well in Herrera yielding 50 gallons per minute, a step aimed at improving local water availability and system reliability.

Furia Roja beat Fiebre Amarilla in the March 24 episode of Calle 7 Panamá, extending their strong run in season 27; recaps highlight several turning points that sealed the win.