Panama’s National Assembly moved ahead with interviews for the Ombudsman post, with Eduardo Leblanc and Ángela Russo facing the most objections. The hearings highlighted concerns over independence, merit-based hiring, and whether the institution should be reappointed or renewed.
Panama will start Holy Week lane reversals this Thursday on key routes heading inland, including sections toward Howard, Capira and Sajalices. The traffic measure is intended to ease holiday congestion.
Hong Kong police arrested a bus driver after a highway crash on the Lantau Link killed a taxi driver and his passenger. The deadly collision has renewed scrutiny of road safety on one of the city’s key transport routes.
NASA has started the Artemis II countdown and says the mission is in excellent shape ahead of its planned launch from Kennedy Space Center. The flight will send four astronauts around the Moon for the first time since 1972.
Social organizations in Panama are warning about a rise in drug use among minors and are calling for urgent stronger prevention efforts. The alert highlights growing concern over youth health and community support systems.
TVN will air special Holy Week coverage from Panama City’s Casco Antiguo from March 27 to April 5, highlighting religious tourism in the historic district.
Hong Kong may benefit as firms reconsider Dubai after the Iran war, but analysts say any shift in capital will depend on long-term stability and confidence. The story highlights how geopolitical shocks can redirect global business flows.
Adm. Alvin Holsey’s visit to Panama highlights the country’s strategic role in regional security and the importance of U.S.-Panama cooperation. The Panama Canal and maritime stability remain central to that partnership.
A SOUTHCOM commander visited Panama, according to a DVIDS image caption. The source provides no further details, but the trip highlights Panama’s ongoing strategic role in regional security.
A DVIDS photo release confirms that the U.S. Southern Command commander visited Panama. No further details about the agenda or meetings were provided in the source.
The National Assembly has opened the selection process for a new Electoral Tribunal magistrate to replace Alfredo Juncá when his term ends in 2026. The move passed 32-22 and immediately drew criticism from lawmakers who questioned the timing.
A DVIDS item reports that the U.S. SOUTHCOM commander visited Panama. The source provides no further details on meetings, agenda, or outcomes.
A DVIDS image caption confirms a visit to Panama by the SOUTHCOM commander, underscoring ongoing U.S.-Panama security ties. The source offers no further details on meetings or announcements.
U.S. Southern Command’s commander visited Panama in an official engagement highlighting ongoing security cooperation between the two countries. The trip underscores Panama’s strategic role in regional defense and the Panama Canal’s global importance.
A new trade-focused article uses the Panama Canal as the benchmark while exploring alternative shipping corridors in China and Mexico. The discussion highlights Panama’s continued importance in global logistics.
A La Prensa opinion column criticizes a Panamanian mayor and two deputies for visiting a U.S. destroyer, arguing the episode reflects poor judgment in public office. The author frames the incident as a warning about political immaturity and weak standards in leadership.
A man shot by police in Hong Kong’s Kwai Chung district has died after 10 days in critical condition. Authorities said the suspect had reportedly been suffering from mental illness.
Parents in Veraguas suspended classes at a school after reporting a lack of teachers and a dispute over the schedule. The move follows what they say was no response from Panama’s education ministry.
Taiwan is pushing back after South Korea, Denmark and Cameroon reportedly changed how they label the island in official systems. The dispute highlights the ongoing battle over Taiwan’s status and China’s pressure on its international space.
A violent incident at a CSS polyclinic in Calidonia caused damage but no injuries. The social security agency says it is fully cooperating with investigators.