Panama’s Cabinet approved a temporary cap on diesel and 91-octane gasoline used by public transport, citing global fuel market pressure. The measure will last up to 10 months and may end sooner if international conditions improve.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has ordered public agencies to cut travel, tighten fuel use and reduce allowances amid rising oil prices. The measures also promote virtual work, shared vehicles and digital processing.
Panama’s 83rd National Major Baseball Championship continued Tuesday with live minute-by-minute coverage on TVMAX. The tournament remains one of the country’s most important annual sports events.
Rising fuel prices tied to Middle East conflict are intensifying debt stress in the Philippines, where analysts warn credit card burdens have reached a critical level. The pressure highlights how imported inflation can quickly spill into household borrowing.
Panama has set a price cap on 91-octane gasoline and diesel for transport operators, aiming to ease operating costs in a sector hit hard by fuel prices. The move is likely to affect fares, logistics, and broader inflation pressures.
Panama’s private sector will receive its Décimo Tercer Mes payment in April, with the next installments scheduled for August and December. The bonus remains a key yearly benefit for workers across the country.
Trump said the United States could leave Iran within two or three weeks, a remark that raises new questions about U.S. policy toward Tehran. The comment could have wide-ranging implications for Middle East security, oil markets, and global trade.
A Panama Rosh Kolel shared 18 reflections designed to add depth and structure to the Passover Seder. The guidance highlights the holiday’s themes of freedom, memory, and spiritual preparation.
Trump said U.S. allies should take responsibility for protecting the Strait of Hormuz as the conflict with Iran escalates. The remarks come as tensions over global oil shipping raise concerns for energy markets worldwide.
A Middle East oil shock could give Chinese EV makers a boost overseas as high fuel prices make electric cars more attractive. The shift may also affect Latin American markets, where Chinese vehicle imports are already growing.
Panama beat South Africa 2-1 in a friendly after absorbing an early setback and then asserting control through strength and efficiency. The result underlined Panama’s ability to capitalize on key moments.
Bruce Springsteen launched his U.S. tour with “Streets of Minneapolis,” a politically charged song tied to public outrage over two federal officer-involved shootings. The release adds a major cultural voice to an already heated national debate.
An appeals court in Panama kept Veraguas player Juan Antonio Aizpurúa in pretrial detention in a case tied to a violent clash at a baseball game in Las Tablas. The federation also imposed a four-year suspension from tournaments.
A body linked to a femicide case and an armed attack on a student have heightened concern over violence in Colón. The incidents have renewed calls for stronger public safety measures in Panama.
Survivors of Hong Kong’s deadly Tai Po fire are returning to their destroyed apartments to recover belongings and say goodbye. The visits are part of a painful process of closure after one of the city’s most traumatic residential disasters.
Pope Leo XIV has urged President Donald Trump to find an off-ramp from the US and Israel’s war on Iran, warning against further escalation. The appeal adds Vatican pressure as the conflict raises fears of wider regional and economic fallout.
Analysts say a shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz could cause months of shipping disruptions even after traffic resumes. The chokepoint’s importance to global energy flows means the economic fallout could stretch well beyond the crisis itself.
The Trump administration has moved to relax endangered species protections for Gulf of Mexico drilling, citing the need to strengthen U.S. energy competitiveness during war-related market strain. The decision could speed offshore oil activity while sharpening the conflict between energy development and environmental safeguards.
The EU’s energy commissioner says oil and gas prices are unlikely to normalize quickly after the Iran war, warning of prolonged market volatility. The fallout could push up fuel and transport costs in Europe and energy-importing countries worldwide.
Trump said the war with Iran could last another two to three weeks as the Strait of Hormuz remains under pressure and gas prices rise. The conflict is increasing global energy and shipping risks, with possible knock-on effects for Panama and Latin America.