Panama’s tourism sector drew more than 3 million visitors in 2025 and generated $6.583 billion, but job creation and wages continued to lag behind the broader economy. The industry remains important for young workers and microenterprises, yet most of its employment is still informal or low-paid.
Detentions of Panama-flagged ships in Chinese ports jumped sharply in March, with 92 vessels retained and the increase coming after the Panama Ports Company ruling. Panama has won diplomatic backing as the dispute draws wider attention.
Veraguas beat Chiriquí 7-4 on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in their series and move one win from the semifinals of the National Major Baseball Championship. The decisive fourth inning and strong relief pitching helped seal the road victory.
A deadly fire near the Bridge of the Americas disrupted one of Panama’s key road links and exposed the country’s dependence on too few crossings. The incident reignited concerns about delayed infrastructure projects and traffic vulnerability.
Ciudad del Saber is celebrating 25 years as a major Panama hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and international cooperation. The campus now hosts more than 260 organizations and generates an estimated $314 million a year in economic activity.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance warned that fake Cepanim registration guides are circulating online, saying the official enrollment process has not opened yet. The ministry will announce the legitimate registration platform through its own channels.
Business groups in Chiriquí are defending Puerto Barú as a key investment for jobs and regional growth, while urging a decision based on legal and technical grounds. They say Panama must protect legal certainty to attract foreign investment.
A fuel tanker exploded near a Panama Canal bridge, killing one person and injuring two others. The blast raised immediate safety concerns in a critical transport corridor.
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works has closed the Bridge of the Americas temporarily after a fire. The bridge will reopen only after technical inspections confirm it is safe for traffic.
Panama is preparing to authorize the removal of material from First Quantum’s Cobre Panamá mine, a development tied to one of the country’s most controversial industrial assets. The move underscores the mine’s continuing importance to Panama’s economy and politics.
President José Raúl Mulino urged ministers to keep labor considerations in place for workers affected by the Bridge of the Americas closure after a fire. The shutdown has disrupted movement across a key link over the Panama Canal.
A fire beneath a bridge on the Panama Canal left one person dead and two others injured. The incident highlights the safety concerns surrounding one of Panama’s most critical transport corridors.
A bridge explosion near the Panama Canal killed one person and injured two others, drawing concern because of the area’s importance to national infrastructure. The blast underscores the sensitivity of incidents near one of Panama’s most strategic locations.
The Panama Canal remains central to the global balance of power as nations compete over strategic corridors, trade routes, and logistics. A comparison with the Strait of Hormuz shows why control of key nodes matters as much as military force.
An explosion near the Panama Canal killed one person and injured two others, raising concern over safety in a critical transport corridor. The blast happened close to one of Panama’s most strategically important infrastructure areas.
A fire involving several fuel trucks beneath the Bridge of the Americas in Panama City killed one person and injured two others. The incident struck a vital crossing near the Panama Canal.
Panama Canal authorities have opened the Corredor Logístico as an alternative route while the Bridge of the Americas is closed. The opened section runs between Brujas road and the Centenario Bridge.
The Bridge of the Americas in Panama City was closed after a fuel-related explosion near the Balboa oil tank facility injured several people and triggered a major emergency response. Fire crews contained the blaze as authorities searched for a possible missing person.
Panama’s women’s national team faces Aruba on April 9 in a crucial Concacaf W qualifier at 7:00 p.m. The match will be shown on TVMAX and TVN Pass.
Smoke was seen near Panama’s Bridge of the Americas after an explosion at one of the capital’s most important crossings. The incident highlights the bridge’s role as a vital route for traffic, commerce, and daily travel.