Fuel prices in Panama rise on Friday, April 3, bringing a new adjustment to gasoline and diesel costs nationwide. The change is expected to affect drivers, transport operators, and businesses.
A hemodialysis patient had a vehicle stolen at the CSS complex on Transístmica in Panama City, with damaged cameras leaving no suspects identified. The case has raised new concerns over security at a major public health facility.
France is investigating a foiled plot against Bank of America’s Paris offices and suspects a possible link to the pro-Iranian group HAYI. Authorities say the connection has not yet been formally established.
Russia said it will keep supporting Cuba after the arrival of an oil tanker, while also accusing the United States of unprecedented pressure on the island. The move highlights Cuba’s continued dependence on outside energy assistance.
Panama selected karate athlete Dessire Frías and swimmer Raúl Antadillas as its flag bearers for the IV South American Youth Games Panama 2026. Judoka Julieta Escobar received the national flag in Frías’ place while the athlete trains in the United States.
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sweden, Turkey, the Czech Republic, DR Congo and Iraq claimed the final World Cup 2026 spots in a dramatic playoff round. Italy suffered another major setback with a third straight missed qualification.
NASA has begun fueling the rocket for Artemis II, the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years. The flight will send four astronauts around the Moon as a key test for future landings.
NASA has started fueling Artemis II ahead of a planned launch from Florida that would send four astronauts into lunar orbit for the first time since 1972. The 10-day mission could also set a record as the farthest crewed flight from Earth.
Florida State University Panama City students are finishing the semester with a hands-on underwater crime scene project that tests forensic and investigative skills. The exercise combines finals with practical training in a coastal setting.
Panama will begin Holy Week lane reversals on the Inter-American Highway on April 2 to ease traffic toward the interior. More than 26,000 security personnel will also be deployed nationwide for the holiday period.
Trump said Iran’s leadership wants a ceasefire, tying any agreement to the Strait of Hormuz being fully open. The remarks put a global energy chokepoint back in the spotlight.
Trump plans to attend Supreme Court arguments in a case tied to his effort to restrict birthright citizenship, a first for a sitting U.S. president. The hearing could have major implications for immigration policy across the Americas.
Panama’s Ministry of Environment has deployed more than 700 officials nationwide for Holy Week 2026 to protect natural areas and support visitors. The operation targets beaches, forests, rivers, and protected zones during one of the country’s busiest travel periods.
Artemis II is preparing for launch with a four-member crew and a mission duration of about 10 days. The flight is a key step in NASA’s plan to return humans to lunar exploration.
Donald Trump said he would consider an Iranian ceasefire only after the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, as tensions rise over the key oil route. He also signaled possible U.S. disengagement from the war in the coming weeks.
Panama-flagged ships accounted for most of the detentions in China during a sharp March spike, underscoring the pressure port inspections can put on global shipping. The trend has implications for Panama’s role as a leading flag state.
Panama’s Cabinet approved a temporary fuel price stabilization plan to support public transport, freight, agriculture, and artisanal fishing. The measure caps gasoline and diesel prices for up to 10 months as the government responds to rising international energy costs.
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing Donald Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship after every lower court blocked it. The case could have major implications for immigration and U.S.-Latin America ties.
Panama customs has activated a new declaration rule for reexport operations, with most procedures moving online under a broader modernization push. Some items will still require manual processing.
Trump said he does not rule out pulling the United States out of NATO, renewing fears about the future of the alliance. Britain’s prime minister quickly defended NATO as the world’s most effective military partnership.