Month: March 2026

Firefighters confirmed a 51-year-old Nicaraguan man was found dead among burned rubble after a fire in Río Abajo, Panama City; authorities are expected to investigate.

Panama’s National Chamber of Tourism, led by Nadkyi Duque, opposes a proposed tax on transit passengers, warning it could harm the tourism industry’s recovery and Panama’s hub competitiveness.

TVN 2 reports that Panama’s Anti‑Corruption Prosecutor’s Office carried out a diligencia at the main Fire Department headquarters on March 26, 2026, with directors, defense lawyers and those indicated present.

Russian and U.S. officials held talks described by the Kremlin as “necessary dialogue,” while Moscow denied allegations it had aided Iran amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

In Darién and the Emberá-Wounaan comarca, traditional midwives have been trained and equipped with perinatal tools through a PAHO–MINSA–AECID project to improve culturally safe maternal and newborn care.

The Beachers have begun celebrations marking 60 years as a living legacy of Panamanian calypso, with the official 60th anniversary set for October 2026.

Israel said it killed IRGC naval commander Alireza Tangsiri in a strike near Bandar Abbas by the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could heighten regional tensions and affect maritime security.

A 15-year-old volunteer paramedic and a colleague were killed in an Israeli strike in Lebanon, raising concerns about the safety of medical responders and protections for children in conflict zones.

Al Jazeera released video showing damage in multiple Israeli cities after reported Iranian attacks, underscoring risks of escalation amid long-standing Iran–Israel tensions.

Foro Mujer 2026 gathered prominent women leaders in Panama to discuss leadership, purpose-driven innovation and the cultural legacy needed to expand female influence across sectors.

Al Jazeera reports Russian authorities imposed data blackouts during Ukrainian drone strikes, leaving many residents without mobile data and complicating emergency response and reporting.

CAF has stripped Senegal of its AFCON title and awarded it to Morocco. Senegal’s lawyers called the decision a “robbery” and said it “openly violates the laws of the game,” pledging to fight the ruling.

WTO director-general Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala warned that world trade is facing its worst disruptions in 80 years. For Panama — a major shipping and logistics hub — such disruptions could affect canal transits, ports and trade-related services.

Europe is preparing for tighter energy supplies and higher prices as the Iran conflict continues, with possible knock-on effects for households, industry and global trade.

GCC Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi alleges Iran is charging fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about shipping costs, insurance and regional tensions.

Despite an Iran-related fuel-price surge after US and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, Donald Trump remains popular in the Philippines while public anger targets President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over rising costs.

Work on the Transístmica expansion in Villa Zaita has entered its final phase, with cleaning, joint sealing, signage preparation and green-area installation ahead of a late-April finish, TVN 2 reports.

An Al Jazeera opinion by a Palestinian writer expresses solidarity with Iranians and argues Western promises of freedom are hollow, attributing motives to imperial control.

Malaysia’s prime minister said Iran has agreed to allow Malaysian ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and that Kuala Lumpur is arranging the release of tankers and crews.

DC Life Magazine has highlighted a secluded beachfront jungle location in Panama, drawing attention to the country’s coastal-rainforest appeal and raising both tourism opportunities and conservation considerations.