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.
Panama has added several players to its training camp in Durban ahead of two friendlies with South Africa, part of final preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Coach Broos has praised Adams and Mofokeng as South Africa prepares for back-to-back friendlies against Panama, using the matches to test players and tactics.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds President Trump’s approval at 36%, down from 40% the prior week, with rising fuel prices and public disapproval over the Iran war cited as key factors.
A partial U.S. government shutdown has prompted hundreds of TSA resignations and thousands of absences, raising questions about why ICE agents are being paid while TSA workers are not.
A motor failure at the Federico Guardia Conte (Chilibre) plant will reduce distribution capacity to about 90% for roughly six days, affecting pressure and service in parts of Panama City and Panamá Este while repairs are carried out.
Telemetro reports the winning numbers for the Pirámide de Chakatín midweek draw on March 25, 2026 have been released; players are advised to verify results through official channels.
Lawmakers in U.S. states that ban abortion are targeting medication abortion by proposing measures to curb pills mailed or prescribed by out-of-state providers, a development that could narrow access and reshape telemedicine.
Telemetro reports the Lotería Nacional de Panamá is preparing Lotto and Pega 3 draws this week; players should check official channels for exact times and results.
A 25-year geospatial study finds 47,156 wildfires in Panama (2001–Mar 2026), with hotspots in the Arco Seco and the Río Indio basin; March and El Niño years saw peaks.
Veraguas leads the 83rd Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol Mayor at 7-1 after two weeks, with Chiriquí and Panamá Oeste close behind as provinces battle for the top eight spots.
IDAAN says the Chilibre water treatment plant is operating at 90% capacity while repair work continues after a pump station failure; authorities will provide further updates.
President José Raúl Mulino received letters of credence from five ambassadors at the Palacio de Las Garzas on March 24, 2026, formalizing their roles and reaffirming diplomatic ties.
Panama’s Ministry of Health has sworn in a commission to bolster hospital resilience in public and private facilities, aiming to anticipate risks and restore services rapidly after emergencies.
A unit of Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison has widened its international arbitration claim against Panama to more than $2 billion, Reuters reported on March 24. Details on legal grounds and Panama’s response remain limited.
The Río Indio reservoir project in Panama has entered the preparatory phase for a Category‑3 Environmental Impact Assessment, with updates to basin baseline studies, plans to resettle around 500 families and proposals to restore biological corridors to protect local biodiversity.
Panama’s national team has arrived in Durban for two friendly matches against South Africa on March 27 and 31, with coverage on TVN, TVMAX, TVN Pass and TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube.
Iran’s parliamentary speaker Qalibaf denied reports he was acting as a U.S. negotiating contact amid the fourth week of war following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.