The LPF’s Matchday 13 features the Derbi de La Chorrera, a crucial Plaza Amador-Alianza clash, and several games that could alter the playoff picture. San Francisco, CAI, and other contenders enter the weekend with key points on the line.
Panama is stepping up its Canadian tourism campaign with trade events in Toronto and Montreal, highlighting easy entry rules, Copa’s stopover program, and warm-weather appeal. Officials are targeting Ontario travelers as winter demand rises.
Iranians are watching planned US-Iran talks with fear and scepticism, worried the negotiations could fail and trigger a renewed conflict. The outcome may shape regional stability and global energy markets.
Gulf Arab states are watching US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan with concern, fearing any outcome could reshape regional security and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The talks come as the GCC has little leverage after a UN push for defensive measures was blocked by China and Russia.
A fragile ceasefire has halted a dangerous escalation involving Iran, the US and Israel, but the standoff exposes how close the region came to a wider war. The truce may ease immediate risks, yet the underlying conflict remains unresolved.
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun met Xi Jinping in Beijing in a rare cross-strait encounter, stressing peace as tensions with China remain high. The meeting was the first between KMT and Communist Party leaders in nine years.
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire, creating a brief pause in a war that remains unresolved. The truce comes as diplomacy stalls and the conflict continues to affect global security and markets.
The United States is watching China’s retaliation involving Panama-linked ships, highlighting how maritime tensions can spill into global trade and canal politics. Panama’s role in international shipping makes any escalation especially significant.
Panama’s 83rd National Major Baseball Championship is heading into a dramatic Round of Eight finish, with Chiriquí, Veraguas, Darién and Panamá Oeste in focus. Fans can follow the tournament through TVMAX, TVN Pass and TVMAX Panamá on YouTube.
A Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between the US and Iran has taken effect, but disputes over its scope are keeping regional tensions high. The truce offers a fragile pause after weeks of dangerous escalation.
President José Raúl Mulino toured the Balboa port as Panama’s transition from PPC to APM Terminals continued under temporary administration. The visit came amid arbitration by PPC against Maersk and growing scrutiny of the former concession’s management.
A Panamanian opinion piece argues that everyday improvisation often leads to costly mistakes and makes a strong case for respecting skilled professionals. It blends humor with a reminder that real expertise saves time, money and risk.
Panama is remembering Luis H. Moreno, whose career at Banco Nacional reflected a post-dictatorship commitment to transparency and accountability. His legacy is now part of a wider debate about ethics and public trust.