A blast and fire at Panama’s Bridge of the Americas left one person dead and others injured, prompting a major firefighting response at the canal crossing. The incident hit one of the country’s most important transport links near Panama City.
An explosion near the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal in Panama City killed one person and injured two others. Firefighters responded to the resulting blaze at one of Panama’s most strategic locations.
A fuel truck exploded near Panama’s Bridge of the Americas, killing one person and sending a fireball into the area beside the Panama Canal. Firefighters responded as flames engulfed part of the bridge vicinity.
An explosion beneath Panama City’s Bridge of the Americas killed one person and injured several others near a key Panama Canal crossing. The incident raised immediate concern because of the bridge’s strategic location over a major transport route.
An explosion beneath Panama’s Bridge of the Americas killed one person and injured several others near the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. The incident disrupted a key transport corridor in Panama City.
Israel has threatened Iran’s transport infrastructure as a Trump-linked deadline approaches, deepening fears of wider escalation in the Middle East. The closure of a Saudi-Bahrain bridge adds to regional unease.
An explosion near a bridge by the Panama Canal killed one person and disrupted traffic in Panama City. The blast raised safety concerns in a key transport corridor close to the canal.
Bocas del Toro and Coclé will meet in Game 4 of the Mayor Baseball 2026 Round of Eight on Wednesday, April 8 at 7:00 p.m. The game will air on TVMAX and stream on TVN Pass and YouTube.
The World Bank is spotlighting child poverty in Panama through a territorial approach that examines how poverty varies by region. The analysis underscores the need for targeted policies that address deep disparities between urban and rural communities.
A major explosion and fire at Panama’s Bridge of the Americas killed one person and injured others, prompting a large firefighting response. The incident disrupted a vital route near the Panama Canal.
A fuel truck exploded near the Panama Canal, killing one person and causing minor injuries. The Panama Canal Authority said canal operations continued without interruption.
IFF Panama runs April 9-12 with Peru’s Tribeca-winning Runa Simi opening the festival and Leticia Tonos’ Milly, Queen of Merengue closing it. The lineup underscores Panama’s role as a regional hub for Latin American cinema.
A huge explosion involving fuel tankers forced the closure of Panama City’s Bridge of the Americas on Monday afternoon. The incident disrupted a major crossing near the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal.
A fuel tanker exploded near Panama City’s Bridge of the Americas, sending a fireball across the road and killing one person. The blast struck a key crossing near the Panama Canal, a vital route for traffic and commerce.
A fuel tanker exploded under the Bridge of the Americas near the Panama Canal, killing one person and sending flames near passing traffic. The blast drew attention to safety risks around one of Panama’s most important crossings.
A tanker truck explosion near the Panama Canal in Panama City killed one person and injured several others. The fire broke out near the La Boca area close to the Panama Oil Terminals facility.
Herrera rallied late to defeat Colón and tie the 2026 Béisbol Mayor series, keeping the Correcaminos in the hunt. The tournament continues Wednesday with Bocas del Toro vs. Coclé in Game 4 of the Round of Eight.
Panama will host the first High Seas COP from January 11 to 22, 2027, putting the country at the center of a key global ocean policy event. Preparations advanced after the latest meeting in New York.
A blast near a bridge by the Panama Canal sent drivers fleeing in panic, highlighting the sensitivity of incidents around the country’s most critical infrastructure.
Panama’s Education Ministry ordered a flexible school day on April 7 for students and teachers in Panamá Oeste because of the Bridge of the Americas closure. The measure aims to reduce commuting problems in one of the country’s busiest travel corridors.