Panama’s women’s flag football team won gold at the Youth South American Games Panama 2026 with a 64-0 rout of Venezuela. The victory highlighted the country’s rapid rise in the sport and its growing ambitions on the world stage.
Panama’s transport fight has exposed deeper tensions over prestatarias, operation certificates, and who really benefits from the current system. The decree’s revocation shifts the debate to whether the sector can be reformed for passengers.
Two student deaths in Ngäbe Buglé have reignited alarm over unsafe river crossings on the way to school. Authorities are advancing a footbridge program, but communities say the risk remains urgent.
Adolfo Fábrega has emerged as a leading contender to head the Panama Canal Authority, raising questions about the criteria behind one of the country’s most important appointments. The choice comes amid a broader political environment in which small blocs and strategic alliances are shaping key state decisions.
Venezuela has transferred Ali Zaki Hage Jalil, a suspect in the 1994 bombing of Alas Chiricanas Flight 901, to Panama. The move revives one of the country’s most notorious unresolved aviation terror cases.
Japan has moved to allow exports of lethal weapons, including fighter jets, in a dramatic departure from its postwar pacifist restrictions. The change reflects rising security concerns in Asia and a broader shift in global defense politics.
Panama is weighing whether a tightly regulated system could let select foreign professionals work temporarily in the country. Supporters say the model could strengthen local talent while boosting competitiveness.
The San Blas Islands continue to shine as one of Panama’s most distinctive travel destinations, blending Caribbean scenery with Guna Yala culture. Their appeal highlights the country’s growing reputation for nature-based and community-led tourism.
Princess Cruises’ Star Princess completed its first transit of the Panama Canal, adding a new ship to one of the cruise line’s signature voyages. The passage highlights the canal’s enduring role in global cruising and Panama’s tourism profile.
Panama’s short-lived decree on ride-hailing has revived the debate over how to regulate digital transport platforms without protecting entrenched interests. The next framework will be judged on whether it improves safety, competition, and access, or creates new barriers.
Colón defeated Bocas del Toro in a pitching duel to force a seventh game in the Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol Mayor 2026. The win sets up a decisive winner-take-all matchup.
The deaths of two students in Ngäbe-Buglé have intensified scrutiny of dangerous river crossings that threaten children on the way to school. The tragedy has renewed pressure on Panama to deliver safe infrastructure in remote communities.
More than 5,000 students attended Panama’s Tu Carrera vocational fair to explore study options and experience workplace scenarios. The event helped young people connect career planning with real-world professional paths.
Police Sergeant Militza De León is teaching in Curundú to help young people who left school reconnect with learning and opportunity. Her work blends discipline, mentorship, and community service.
A sharp critique of Panama’s political appointments has reignited debate over the independence of the Electoral Tribunal, the Ombudsman’s Office, and rules for independent candidates. The controversy centers on fairness, transparency, and public trust in democratic institutions.
The “Agua en Tu Aula” program has benefited 40 educational centers in Panama, including the El Congo school in Chagres. The effort brings together the U.S. Embassy, Southern Command, and partner organizations.
Cuba says it held respectful talks with U.S. officials and urged an end to Trump-era sanctions that it blames for worsening its energy crisis. The exchange comes as Havana faces chronic shortages and blackouts with regional implications.
The IMA agreed to buy 30,000 quintals of frijol chiricano from Chiriquí producers for $1.9 million, easing pressure on farmers facing a difficult sales season. The beans will move through packaging and canning channels and be sold in IMA outlets.
Panama’s government has repealed Executive Decree 10, which aimed to regulate digital transport platforms, and created a commission to draft a new proposal in 90 days. The decision has stirred reactions across the country’s transport sector.
Panama’s labor market is failing many young people, with youth unemployment running well above the national average and nearly half of workers in informality. The mismatch between education and employer needs is deepening the problem.