The US and Iran have entered a two-week ceasefire, but the pause lacks a public framework and looks more tactical than transformative. The move may briefly ease tensions without resolving the deeper dispute.
A Panamanian study finds rainfall in the Panama Canal watershed has declined for decades and could fall about 10% more by 2050. The findings raise new concerns for water supply and canal operations.
Panama earned a key win over Aruba in the Women’s Qualifiers, giving its campaign an early boost. The result strengthens Panama’s position as the qualification round continues.
Xi Jinping and Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun met in Beijing in the first party-leader talks in nine years, with both sides emphasizing peace across the strait. The meeting comes amid persistent cross-strait tension and global concern over stability in Asia.
Israel has authorized direct talks with Lebanon focused on Hezbollah’s disarmament and possible bilateral ties, a rare diplomatic opening amid regional turmoil. The move comes as violence threatens wider Middle East ceasefire efforts.
Russia has protested a proposed Japanese investment in a Ukrainian drone maker, signaling concern over deeper Tokyo-Kyiv defence cooperation and possible export-policy changes.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has stalled as the US and Iran accuse each other of violating a ceasefire. The disruption raises concerns for global energy markets and trade routes.
“¡Qué wencha!” has become a sharp expression of Panamanian frustration over politics, public spending, mining, and state messaging. The phrase reflects broader demands for accountability and transparency.
MOCA reported a case of animal abuse in Chilibre involving a rescued dog that lost one eye and remains hospitalized. The animal welfare group is asking for support while the mother dog recovers and cares for two puppies.
Police found a minor alone in an apartment during raids in Rio Abajo, Panama City. National Police Director Jaime Fernández said recent violence may be tied to criminal restructuring after major drug seizures.
The United States and Iran are preparing for their first high-level face-to-face talks since the war in the Middle East, with Pakistan hosting the negotiations in Islamabad. The meeting could shape regional security and global trade stability.
Panama’s women’s team came from behind to defeat Aruba 3-1 in Penonomé and move into first place in Group E. The result sets up a decisive match against Cuba for the group’s lone Concacaf Women’s Championship berth.
Reservists from the National Police and firefighters blocked access to Panama’s National Assembly to demand payment of seniority bonuses and other benefits. The protest put labor and compensation claims before lawmakers in the capital.
Parents and students protested at Escuela Los Olivos in Los Santos to demand a teacher, a cook, and a manual worker. The demonstration highlights concerns over staffing at the public school.
Schools in Chiriquí took part in an earthquake drill designed to strengthen risk management plans and improve preparedness across the educational community. The exercise reinforced response procedures for students and staff in case of seismic activity.
MiBus moved 35.8 million passengers in the first quarter of 2026, up from 31.6 million a year earlier. March also showed stronger demand, with more riders and more bus trips than in 2025.
A rescheduled Xi-Trump summit in May is reviving debate over whether US-China rivalry can be managed without deeper global instability. The talks could influence trade, security and supply chains with ripple effects reaching Panama and Latin America.
Police raided Tierra Prometida and seized a rifle, four firearms and ammunition. In Río Abajo, local authorities suspended sports leagues as a precautionary security measure.
Finance Minister Felipe Chapman said Panama is not creating a new tax on new homes, but ending a housing tax exemption that conflicts with updated interest benefits. The clarification is important for buyers and developers monitoring housing costs.
Luis Horacio Moreno Tejeira, a Panamanian banker, writer and academic known for defending ethics and civics, has died. He is remembered as a public figure who linked professional success with civic responsibility.
