Bluefield Daily Telegraph published a report focused on the Panama Canal, highlighting the canal’s ongoing global importance. The available excerpt does not include details, so the specific developments can’t be confirmed yet.
European arrivals to Panama grew by 40% in 2025 versus 2024, with more travelers choosing Panama as their final destination. Air Europa’s daily Madrid–Panama City service continues to reflect and support the shift in demand.
London’s Met Police have arrested Palestine Action supporters after announcing a policy “U-turn” days earlier linked to a High Court ruling. Despite the reversal, the force said a “terror” ban remains in place.
PBS reports that soaring gas prices are spreading through the economy, with supply chain disruptions and slowed oil production driving up costs. Consumers may also face prolonged shortages for a range of goods, including food.
The US Central Command says the USS Tripoli has arrived in the Middle East, carrying about 3,500 Marines and sailors and aircraft and amphibious strike assets. The move comes amid speculation over whether the US could deploy ground troops in connection with Iran-related tensions.
Panama’s SNM will deploy 989 officers nationwide for “Safe Holy Week 2026,” led by a major presence in Panama City. The effort is part of a broader 26,500-person security operation to verify foreign nationals’ status and deter illicit activity.
ICIJ is holding a webinar to mark the 10-year anniversary of the Panama Papers. The event highlights the enduring impact of the landmark investigation into offshore secrecy.
Meduca anunció que Panamá regresará a la prueba PISA en 2029 para medir con mayor precisión el impacto del rediseño curricular y el fortalecimiento docente. El plan incluye capacitación continua y programas como Entre Pares para integrar tecnología al proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje.
El ministro Juan Carlos Orillac pidió a la Junta Técnica de Veraguas apoyo para optimizar la red de agua potable, en seguimiento a la orden del presidente José Raúl Mulino. La coordinación busca acelerar medidas como rehabilitación de pozos e instalación de tanques de reserva.
Arctic sea ice has tied its lowest measured winter level as the planet experiences unprecedented heat. The report highlights record-breaking temperatures across continents alongside the Arctic’s continued decline.
La CSS recibió un nuevo lote de medicamentos para reforzar el abastecimiento nacional, con opciones para enfermedades crónicas y otros padecimientos. También se activaron compras de emergencia, nuevas licitaciones y alianzas con el Ministerio de Salud para sostener tratamientos continuos.
Panamá volverá a participar en PISA en 2029 tras cuestionamientos previos sobre su utilidad. Meduca vincula el regreso con el rediseño curricular y la formación docente, para medir el impacto de las reformas.
Nestlé says a truck carrying 413,793 KitKat bars (about 12 tonnes) was stolen in Europe during transit. The company warns the loss could contribute to shortages in stores ahead of Easter.
National Police director Jaime Fernández says micro-trafficking of drugs has moved beyond Panama City, with the interior provinces now a key focus. He cited operations in Los Santos, Herrera, Chiriquí, and Bocas del Toro.
SINAPROC says Panama will see a major rise in UV radiation as skies stay clear to partially cloudy. The agency warns that solar exposure could become extreme, increasing health risk during the daytime.
La procesión del Viernes de Dolores congregó a cientos de fieles en el Casco Antiguo de la ciudad de Panamá, con andas que recorrieron desde La Merced hasta la Catedral Metropolitana. La actividad forma parte del inicio de la Semana Santa.
Trump’s executive order directs the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA officers immediately. However, it remains unclear when any effect on airport security lines will actually be felt.
Thousands marched through London in an event organized as “Together Alliance,” which organizers say was the largest anti–far-right march in British history. The rally underscored widespread public opposition to far-right politics amid intensifying debates across Europe.
“No Kings” protests have spread across the US, with Saturday’s rallies marking the third round since President Trump started his second term. Minnesota featured prominently among the locations.
El IDAAN informó que la planta potabilizadora de Chilibre alcanzó el 100% de operación tras la reparación del motor de una bomba. El suministro de agua potable se restablecerá de forma progresiva en puntos altos y alejados de Panamá y San Miguelito.
