Panama’s Ministry of Social Development has started verifying thousands of applicants for social programs using poverty maps and UNICEF data. The process is meant to better target aid to households with the greatest need.
Shipping firms are paying steep premiums to reroute vessels through the Panama Canal as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global trade routes. The price surge highlights the canal’s role as a critical alternative for international shipping.
Three Panamanian women detained in Cuba since February have returned to Panama after their release was confirmed by the Foreign Ministry. Cuba had accused them of making anti-government material.
Vamos lawmakers will meet Comptroller Anel Flores after a dispute over unpaid leave orders affecting Assembly employees. The clash centers on how many workers were suspended and whether proper notification was given.
Gunmen attacked several locations in Mali’s capital, Bamako, and other cities in what appears to have been a coordinated assault. The violence highlights the country’s deepening security crisis and the wider instability affecting the Sahel.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will visit Panama in May, President José Raúl Mulino confirmed. The trip is expected to highlight bilateral ties and diplomatic cooperation.
Coordinated militant and separatist attacks hit Mali’s capital and other cities in one of the country’s biggest security shocks in years. The assault underscores the deepening instability in the Sahel region.
Authorities detained a suspect after an armed attack in El Valle de Urracá injured a police officer. A heavy security operation was launched in the area after the shooting.
Mexico is seeking answers after reported CIA agents were killed on its territory, raising sharp questions about unauthorized US activity and national sovereignty. The incident could strain a crucial security partnership between Mexico and Washington.
POTSA will continue operating under the Bridge of the Americas while Panama authorities review the legal fallout from the Balboa explosion and fire. The Maritime Authority also urged a temporary suspension of Fire Department activities at the site for safety.
A judge ordered periodic reporting for the former mayor of La Chorrera during a hearing in an embezzlement case. The measure keeps the defendant under court supervision as the proceedings move forward.
Panama is playing Colombia for the gold medal in baseball at the IV South American Youth Games 2026. The matchup highlights Panama’s strong tradition in the sport and its place in regional competition.
Panama’s Ministry of Health, customs officers, and other control agencies joined a workshop to strengthen oversight of regulated chemicals. The training focused on technical exchange and updating regulatory skills to improve national monitoring.
The Panama Canal has started restoring the pumping and water treatment systems at the Miraflores plant after a failure. Service will resume gradually as operations stabilize.
A foreign woman wanted under an active Texas court order was detained at Tocumen International Airport in Panama. The warrant is tied to a case involving one death and injuries to other victims.
Star Princess has completed a Panama Canal transit, highlighting one of cruising’s most iconic journeys. The passage underscores Panama’s lasting role in global travel and maritime tourism.
Panama Canal fees have risen to $4 million as the Hormuz blockade shakes global shipping and pushes carriers to rethink routes. The increase highlights the canal’s role as a key trade corridor and revenue source for Panama.
The United States says it is clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz in an effort to restore shipping and ease pressure on global energy markets. The move comes as disruptions in the vital waterway threaten higher oil prices and wider economic fallout.
Middle East tensions are pushing up prices in Panama, with higher fuel and import costs filtering into everyday goods. The pressure is especially visible in a country heavily dependent on global trade and shipping.
Panama is hosting the final day of competition in the Youth South American Games, closing out a regional event centered on young athletes. The tournament adds another international sports milestone for the country.