The Panama Canal remains one of the world’s most important trade chokepoints, giving Panama a central role in global shipping. Its narrow route continues to shape the movement of goods between oceans.
More than 20 vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, including the Panama-flagged tanker Crave carrying LPG. The transit underscores Panama’s continued presence in global shipping routes tied to energy trade.
Iran has vowed retaliation after U.S. Marines seized an Iranian ship near the Strait of Hormuz, while talks in Islamabad have stalled. The standoff raises concerns about shipping, oil prices, and wider regional escalation.
The 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama brought Manuel Noriega’s rule to a rapid end and reshaped the country’s political future. More than 27,000 troops took part in an operation that remains a defining moment in Panama’s modern history.
The U.S. military has released footage of marines seizing an Iranian-flagged ship near the Strait of Hormuz. The incident highlights renewed tensions in one of the world’s most strategically important shipping lanes.
Families in southern Lebanon are facing a devastating decision between staying in areas exposed to violence or fleeing into deeper poverty. The crisis highlights how border conflict is compounding Lebanon’s wider economic collapse.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has carried out a preliminary technical assessment of Panama’s Bridge of the Americas, a vital crossing over the Pacific entrance to the canal. The review underscores the bridge’s role in Panama’s transportation network and infrastructure planning.
Panama is reviewing a new decree that regulates ride-hailing services after it triggered backlash over certificates, transport-company backing and safety rules. The government says the measure is meant to bring order to a fast-growing market, while critics warn it could favor traditional transport interests.
Ifarhu has opened document reception for students preselected in the 2026 General Scholarship Contest, starting in Coclé, Herrera and Los Santos. Beneficiaries must present required paperwork, including the sworn socioeconomic declaration.
Former National Security Council agents Ronny Rodríguez and William Pittí have gone to trial in Panama over the disappearance of surveillance equipment tied to illegal wiretaps. The case is part of a broader scandal involving alleged state spying during the Martinelli administration.
Panama’s Electoral Tribunal will wait until the new legislative year to send electoral reforms to the Assembly. The package includes contentious issues such as campaign financing, voting rules and the election of Parlacen deputies.