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.
France has opened a probe after police arrested a suspect in Paris before an explosive device could be set off outside the Bank of America headquarters.
El IDAAN indicó que la planta de Chilibre ya opera al 100% y que el suministro de agua se recupera progresivamente en puntos altos y sectores alejados de la red en Panamá y San Miguelito.
Hardline Iranian politicians are pushing for Iran to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty as US-Israeli strikes reportedly hit infrastructure and regional fighting intensifies. The move would mark a major escalation for global non-proliferation efforts.
An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed three journalists covering the Israel–Hezbollah war, their TV stations said. The incident highlights the ongoing risks for media workers reporting from active conflict areas.
Pope Leo XIV urged Monaco’s wealthy residents to use their resources for the common good and to reject what he called an “idolatry” of power and money that he links to wars. His one-day visit makes him the first pope to travel to Monaco since 1538.
La CSS activó un plan de contingencia tras la posibilidad de hackeo a sus plataformas. La institución aseguró que todos los servicios para asegurados permanecen completamente operativos.
El Meduca anunció que Panamá volverá a la prueba PISA en 2029, tras un rediseño curricular y avances en su sistema educativo. La medida busca una evaluación internacional una vez consolidados los cambios.
NASA’s first Artemis crew has been introduced, featuring a more diverse team that includes a woman, a person of color, and a Canadian as the program looks to return humans to the Moon after more than half a century.
Hong Kong International Airport has banned passengers from carrying more than two power banks when departing, effective immediately. The move follows updated ICAO rules aimed at reducing lithium battery safety risks.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed air-defense agreements with the UAE and Qatar during a Gulf tour, seeking to leverage Ukraine’s expertise in downing Russian drones. The deals underscore Kyiv’s strategy to deepen security cooperation and broaden international support.
Cinco adolescentes evadidos del CAI de Tocumen ya fueron recuperados y la Senniaf mantiene la búsqueda de otros ocho menores desaparecidos. La denuncia activó la Alerta Amber y el caso reabre el debate sobre la supervisión del sistema de protección.
Israel says it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early Saturday, the first such attack from Yemen since the war began. The Houthis claim responsibility for the strike, signaling a potential widening of the conflict.