Archaeological work in Panama Viejo, the Casco Antiguo and San Lorenzo is revealing how colonial churches doubled as cemeteries and how the fortress was built in layers. The findings add new detail to Panama’s religious, social and military history.
Amadou Ndiaye Tribaldos, a Swiss bobsledder with Panamanian roots, helped win bronze at the 2026 Winter Olympics. His rise from Lenzburg sprinting to the Olympic podium has made him a local and Panamanian source of pride.
Panama’s land bridge formed millions of years ago, reshaping migration, rainfall, and biodiversity. Today, the Panama Canal makes freshwater management one of the country’s most important challenges.
A Panama lawmaker has proposed banning discretionary public funds used by top officials, arguing they have enabled years of unchecked spending. The push comes after at least $201.4 million was spent through the mechanism since 1994.