Rising oil prices from Middle East strikes and tensions involving the Panama Canal have disrupted trade routes, with immediate effects seen in Costa Rica and potential economic implications for Panama.
Japanese-born artist Kojiro Takakuwa opens ‘Agua de Luz’ at Mateo Sariel gallery, showing family portraits in Panama’s pools inspired by tropical light, Chiriquí landscapes and his study of poiética.
OneFootball reports that Costa Rica and Panama have kicked off the Final Round of the 2026 Concacaf Women’s U-17 Qualifiers, signaling a key stage for youth women’s football in the region.
Photos of historic ruins set against Panama City’s modern skyline highlight the city’s layered history and raise questions about tourism, preservation, and urban development.
A reported withdrawal of Chinese capital is straining Panama’s credit markets and raising concerns about banking-sector liquidity, investment flows, and broader financial stability.
George Afriyie has voiced confidence that Ghana’s Black Stars can overpower Panama at the 2026 World Cup, a show of optimism ahead of the tournament. The remarks underscore the build-up and narratives shaping fan expectations.
Ukraine has opened an embassy in the Republic of Panama to deepen diplomatic and economic ties across Latin America, Ukrinform reported on March 14, 2026.
Phys.org reports a new tree species in Panama, identified 25 years after it was first noticed, is already classified as endangered — highlighting urgent conservation needs.
Alexandra Brenes says Panama’s state-run shelters are in worse condition than private ones, citing overcrowding and mistreatment during inspections. The case has intensified scrutiny of Senniaf after a leadership change and a Public Ministry summons.
STRI botanists have identified a new Clusia tree species in Panama from specimens collected in 2000; researchers say the species is already considered endangered, underscoring the need for conservation.
Panama has asked Chinese shipping giant COSCO to return to the Panama Canal, according to the Straits Times, a move with potential implications for canal traffic and maritime commerce.
Panama has reportedly asked Chinese shipping giant COSCO to resume using the Panama Canal, a move that could affect canal revenue, port activity and Panama–China commercial ties.
El Casco Antiguo de la ciudad de Panamá alista procesiones y actividades religiosas para Semana Santa. Varias salidas tendrán como punto de partida la Iglesia de La Merced.
Panama has pressed Chinese carrier COSCO to resume Pacific port services, highlighting concerns about maritime connectivity and potential impacts on ports, trade and supply chains.
A TechStock² report says higher oil prices tied to the Iran war are shifting shipping routes, a change that could bring more transits and revenue to the Panama Canal.
Panama is urging China’s COSCO to resume operations at Balboa port, a move that could influence container flows and port economics at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal.
Panama has asked Chinese shipping company COSCO to resume operations at the Panama Canal after COSCO suspended service when a court annulled the contract permitting the firm to operate there.
Panama has asked COSCO to reconsider a suspension of services at the Balboa port on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal after a major contract change. The move could affect shipping flows and Canal-area logistics.
A Panamanian minister said the government hopes China’s COSCO will resume operations at Balboa port, highlighting potential impacts for Panama’s ports, canal logistics and trade.
Panama has joined an international coalition reported to be working on the return of Ukrainian children, signaling Panama’s engagement in a humanitarian and diplomatic effort tied to the conflict in Ukraine.