President Trump said Iran is “begging to make a deal” and called Tehran “lousy fighters but great negotiators,” a framing that could shape U.S.-Iran diplomacy and regional dynamics.
Escuela República de Venezuela in Panama was inaugurated after years of delays and abandonment. The Ministry of Education, with the Ministry of Culture, preserved the original façade to protect its heritage character.
The Panamanian government has requested fuel consumption and route data from transport operators to explore ways of avoiding passenger fare increases after a rise in fuel prices.
The Alcaldía de Panamá and Fundación Triángulo de la Mujer will host the free “Mujeres que trazan líneas” event at Soho Mall on March 28, featuring panels, preventive health talks, and Zumba.
Panama’s national team has gathered in Durban for two friendlies against South Africa on March 27 and 31. Matches will be broadcast live on TVN, TVMAX, TVN Pass and TVMAX PANAMÁ’s YouTube.
At the NRCC’s annual fundraising dinner at Union Station, President Trump urged Republican unity and promised “bigger majorities” in the U.S. House, pressing donors and lawmakers to bolster GOP campaigns.
Panama’s Anti‑Corruption Prosecutor inspected the Fire Department headquarters on 26 March as part of a probe into roughly $20 million in procurement irregularities from 2022–2024. The investigation stems from a 2025 complaint after an internal audit found inconsistencies.
Bill 491 would adjust pension payments for retirees earning under 600 balboas in Panama, assigning the CSS and the Comptroller to administer and oversee payments.
Curaçao has proposed creating a Caribbean-focused committee within the Latin American Parliament (Parlatino), presenting the plan at a Board meeting held in Panama City, according to Curaçao’s Parliament.
Iran has blocked vessels carrying about 20% of global oil and LNG from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about energy supplies, shipping costs, and wider market disruption.
At a Parlatino assembly in Panama City, Curaçao sought greater Caribbean influence in regional parliamentary discussions, spotlighting small states’ push for inclusion.
Mulino said he is confident a Panama bioethanol bill will be approved in a reasonable timeframe and urged that the initiative follow normal legislative procedures.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faced a House ethics hearing as some Republican lawmakers threaten a vote to expel her, raising political and procedural stakes in Congress.
A Panamanian foundation urged the National Assembly to exclude candidates with political ties from the race for defensor del Pueblo, ahead of interviews starting March 30 for 35 applicants.
Caja de Seguro Social (CSS) has named 20 medical professionals to its first Grupo Nacional de Investigadores (GNI-CSS), aiming to boost research and translate scientific findings into better patient care in Panama.
Panama’s National Chamber of Fisheries and Aquaculture has voiced strong support for ARAP, defending the regulated fishing sector and highlighting full VMS coverage amid regulatory updates under Decreto Ejecutivo No.13/2023.
Pakistan said on March 26, 2026 it is mediating indirect talks between the US and Iran aimed at ending the war, positioning Islamabad as an intermediary between the two powers.
IMA will run agroferias across multiple provinces on March 27 starting at 8:00 a.m., offering basic food basket items at reduced prices. Check IMA or Telemetro for exact locations.
BAC earned Silver in Panama at the 11th Fintech Americas Awards for Pymecash and added three country awards across Central America, highlighting its digital and inclusion efforts.
The University of Panama extended the first-semester tuition payment deadline to April 15, citing rising fuel prices that have squeezed students’ purchasing power. The pause is intended to ease short-term financial pressure on students and families.