Holy Week is underway in Panama, bringing religious observances and heightened movement of people across the country. The period is expected to affect daily routines and travel planning as celebrations ramp up.
The U.S. accuses China of detaining Panama-flagged vessels after a canal port court ruling, saying it disrupts global shipping. Panama’s Prosecutor’s Office later raided facilities to help ensure regular operations at the Panama Canal during a transition.
Panama is observing Holy Week, a major Catholic period featuring special religious services and community activity. The lead referenced by GazetteXtra suggests increased planning needs for locals and travelers during the observance week.
Panama City is set for a busy weekend on March 28–29, with the Northern Sports Festival, an empowerment meeting at Soho Mall, and Sunday’s Recreovía for cycling and family recreation.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff says Iran is likely to hold talks with Washington “this week” as the U.S.-Israel war against Tehran enters its second month. The conflict began Feb. 28 and has included strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Intense US-Israeli airstrikes reportedly hit Tehran and Isfahan early Thursday morning, with black smoke visible over both cities. The escalation raises regional risks and could affect global markets sensitive to Middle East tensions.
Penonomé y La Arena de Chitré están preparando sus actividades para la Semana Santa. En Penonomé destacan el arreglo de las andas como tradición; en Chitré se alistan para el sermón de las siete palabras y otras celebraciones.
China’s EV makers are shifting from price wars to competing on technology, with BYD unveiling a battery designed for ultra-fast charging. The company also plans a major charging-station rollout to support the move.
Un análisis en La Prensa sostiene que en Panamá la educación todavía prioriza notas y contenidos, mientras que la formación emocional queda rezagada. El texto advierte que esa brecha se ve en conflictos escolares y propone que la educación emocional sea parte estructural del sistema, no iniciativas aisladas.
Senniaf informó que siete de los 15 menores que se evadieron el 24 de marzo del CAI de Tocumen ya fueron ubicados. El resto aún está por localizar.
Una jueza ordenó notificar a todos los involucrados en el caso vinculado a IFARHU para que puedan expresar conformidad o inconformidad. Por ello, las audiencias fueron reprogramadas y Bernardo Meneses deberá esperar para aspirar a la acumulación de causas penales.
A Jungle Operations Training Course in Panama ended with a graduation, according to a DVIDS image caption. The source confirms the event but gives few other details.
A jungle operations training course in Panama has reached its graduation stage, according to a DVIDS photo-series report. The post highlights graduation moments from the “26-04” course timeline.
DVIDS reports that a jungle operations training course in Panama concluded with a graduation ceremony for the “Panama 26-04” class. The shared item is part of an image set and does not provide further training details in the excerpt.
A DVIDS photo caption shows the graduation from a Jungle Operations Training Course in Panama. The source provides limited details but confirms the event was part of a 14-image set.
A jungle operations training course in Panama concluded with a graduation ceremony, highlighted by DVIDS in an image series. The available information confirms the graduation milestone but not the course details.
A DVIDS image caption notes the graduation of a Jungle Operations Training Course in Panama on April 26, 2026. The source provides no further details beyond the photo context.
A graduation ceremony concluded a jungle operations training course held in Panama, as shared in a DVIDS photo update. The post highlights participants completing the program and receiving recognition at the event.
A Jungle Operations Training Course in Panama has concluded with a graduation ceremony, according to a DVIDS image listing. The source does not provide details on participants or location beyond the event title.
A DVIDS caption shows the graduation of a Jungle Operations Training Course in Panama, though no further details were provided. The event suggests continued military training in one of the region’s most demanding environments.