Businesses are paying up to $4 million to cross the Panama Canal as demand for the strategic waterway remains strong. The canal says it stays open and reliable amid shifting trade dynamics.
At least 12 Palestinians were killed in new Israeli strikes in Gaza, intensifying fears that the ceasefire is collapsing. Hamas said the escalation showed the international community had failed to uphold the truce.
The CSS denied claims of deaths linked to bacteria in hemodialysis rooms in Panama and said it will reinforce biosafety measures. The move comes as patient safety in dialysis services remains a major concern.
The Panama Canal remains open and reliable as global trade demand rises, underscoring its central role in international shipping and Panama’s economy. The waterway continues to be a critical route for vessels moving between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
President José Raúl Mulino opened a new IMA Agrotienda in Las Tablas to offer food products at accessible prices. The store expands Panama’s efforts to improve household access to lower-cost staples.
Shipping companies are paying premium rates to move cargo through the Panama Canal as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global trade routes. The surge highlights the canal’s role as a safer alternative when major chokepoints become unstable.
Businesses are paying up to $4 million to move cargo through the Panama Canal as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global shipping. The surge highlights the canal’s role as a vital fallback route when another major chokepoint becomes uncertain.
Shipping companies are turning to the Panama Canal as a safer alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, even as transit costs climb into the millions. The rerouting highlights the canal’s role as a strategic link in global trade and a major factor in Panama’s economy.
Companies are paying premium rates to move ships through the Panama Canal as conflict-related disruption in the Strait of Hormuz reshapes global trade routes. The shift highlights Panama’s role as a strategic alternative corridor in a volatile shipping market.
Naturgy will carry out electric grid maintenance in Panama from April 27 to May 3 as part of a $630 million investment plan. The work is aimed at improving reliability, efficiency and network security.
The Ministry of Public Works will carry out intermittent closures on the Los Valles bridge in Chiriquí from April 27 to April 30. Drivers in the area should expect delays and plan alternate travel time.
A man in San Miguelito was ordered into preventive detention after allegedly threatening his mother and warning her to leave the home or face violence. The case underscores the serious legal response to domestic violence threats in Panama.
Recent convictions in several Panamanian provinces show that sexual violence against children and adolescents remains a serious national problem. Prosecutors are highlighting these cases as the justice system continues to pursue abuse crimes against minors.
A charity-sponsored mass wedding in central Gaza brought 300 couples together in a rare public celebration amid war, displacement, and humanitarian strain. The event highlighted both resilience and the ongoing hardships facing civilians in the territory.
Israeli forces and Hezbollah exchanged fire in southern Lebanon, killing six Hezbollah fighters and highlighting the fragility of ceasefire efforts. The clash renews fears of a wider regional escalation.
President José Raúl Mulino awarded scholarships to vulnerable children in Los Santos through the “Abrazos del Futuro” program. The initiative supports education as part of Panama’s effort to combat child labor.
President José Raúl Mulino defended the appointment of Antonio Tercero González as Idaan director, saying he was chosen for his experience and ability. The administration also scrapped a decree regulating platform-based transport after listening to public input.
IMA says the picnic ham sold at the Naviferias will be 100% Panamanian, adding to its push to promote local food. So far this year, IMA stores have sold 48 million pounds of Panamanian rice.
President José Raúl Mulino announced that Israel’s president will visit Panama on May 6. The trip adds a new diplomatic engagement to Panama’s international calendar.
Panama City will host the Inn•kind FIEd LATAM 2026 summit from May 19 to 21, highlighting the country’s role as a regional center for academic innovation. The event places Panama at the center of higher education discussions in the Americas.