Panama’s courts ordered the state to compensate victims of the dietylene glycol scandal and required the CSS to issue a public apology. The ruling reopens attention on one of the country’s most devastating public health cases.
A suspect linked to the 1994 Alas Chiricanas flight 901 bombing has arrived in Panama, renewing attention on one of the country’s most notorious terror cases. The development revives a long-standing chapter in Panama’s aviation and security history.
Ali Hage Zaki Jalil, the main suspect in the Alas Chiricanas Flight 901 bombing, arrived in Panama after extradition from Venezuela. His return brings a long-running and high-profile case back into the Panamanian justice system.
U.S.-Iran talks are in doubt as a ceasefire deadline nears and tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz. The outcome could affect global shipping, energy prices, and trade routes reaching Latin America.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance says the CEPANIM platform is active again, allowing beneficiaries to resume registration through official links. The reopening restores access to an important government process in Panama.
The United States has disabled an Iranian cargo ship to enforce a naval blockade, signaling a sharper maritime confrontation with potential global trade consequences. The move could also ripple through shipping and logistics routes important to Panama and Latin America.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance says the CEPANIM platform is active again, allowing beneficiaries to register through official links. The reopening restores access to a key digital process tied to the program.
The U.S. ambassador visited Colón to support a school project providing potable water to more than 8,000 students. The initiative highlights the importance of basic infrastructure in Panama’s education system.
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works has received supplementary credit to support infrastructure projects, following an earlier financing approval in March. The move could help sustain road and public works spending nationwide.
Panama’s vice minister of foreign affairs called the rise in detentions of Panamanian-flagged ships in Chinese ports a matter of extreme concern. The government is in talks with Beijing as the spike reaches 400% compared with February.
Tigray’s main political party has restored a regional government, alarming observers who fear Ethiopia’s peace deal could collapse and fighting could resume. The move underscores how fragile the postwar settlement remains.
San Francisco’s communal board has ordered the demolition of a guard booth to advance the Coco Parque project, which it says was validated through citizen consultations. The decision marks a new step in a neighborhood development effort in Panama City.
The PRD will begin a leadership renewal process in 2027 after its heavy 2024 election defeat, with a National Directory in January and a Congress in November. The party also continues to lose members as it looks ahead to 2029.
Bladex has filed its annual Form 20-F, offering investors a standard year-end look at the Panama-based bank’s operations and outlook. The filing underscores the bank’s role in regional trade finance and Panama’s financial sector.
Panama’s ambassador to the United States said the FBI has worked with Panama for 30 years on the Alas Chiricanas case. He vowed the pursuit of those responsible will continue.
A sewage treatment plant near Ciudad del Futuro has raised alarm over its deteriorating condition. The case highlights the pressure on Panama’s urban infrastructure as residential areas expand.
A vehicle carrying diesel overturned in Arraiján, where firefighters responded, the driver remained stable, and the road was cleaned. The incident briefly affected traffic in a busy Panama Oeste corridor.
Around 47,000 transport operators in Panama have registered for subsidized fuel, representing more than $1 million in government support. The program remains a key relief measure for the country’s transport sector.
Mary Theisen-Lappen of Bloomington will compete for the United States at the 2026 Pan American Weightlifting Championships in Panama City. The event will take place at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento in the Panamanian capital.
Panama’s Environment Ministry has begun rehabilitation work at Coiba National Park and restricted visitor access during the project. The move is aimed at preserving one of the country’s key heritage and conservation sites.