Panama’s constitutional roadmap envisions elections in 2027, a referendum in July 2028, and a new Constitution in 2029. The process places the final decision in the hands of voters.
Panama’s allies have issued a joint statement defending the country’s sovereignty after recent actions by China raised concerns over maritime trade and regional influence. The move underscores the strategic importance of Panama and the canal in global diplomacy.
President José Raúl Mulino met with his legislative caucus as tensions rose over a bioethanol project and the possibility of extraordinary sessions. The talks underscore the importance of Assembly support for advancing the government’s agenda.
Panama has increased women’s participation on corporate boards to just over 25% in 2025, up from 14.57% in 2018. The challenge now is turning legal compliance into lasting governance change.
A U.S. appeals court has struck down a Trump-era effort to use an old immigration law for mandatory detention, ruling the administration misread the statute. The decision carries wider implications for U.S. immigration enforcement and migration flows across Latin America.
A study found that Panama’s seasonal ocean cooling cycle collapsed in 2025, ending a 40-year pattern tied to strong trade winds and marine productivity. The disruption raises concerns about coastal ecosystems and fisheries.
The United States is publicly backing Panama as tensions rise over Chinese pressure tied to trade and shipping. The move highlights Panama’s strategic importance because of the Panama Canal.
The United States and five Latin American and Caribbean governments issued a joint statement supporting Panama’s sovereignty. The message underscores Panama’s regional importance and the diplomatic value of international backing.
More than 20 residents in Salamanca, Colón were evacuated and treated after an agrochemical spill caused by a man who opened 20 product containers. The incident raised immediate public safety concerns in the community.
A student at Colegio Padre Juan José Cánovas in Atalaya suffered an arm wound from a sharp object and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The boy’s mother said the injury could have been much worse.
Illegal fishing is threatening Panama’s marine ecosystems, coastal livelihoods and cultural identity. The fishing sector remains vital to food security, tradition and the economy.
The cost of menstrual products is renewing debate in Panama over whether taxes on these items should be eliminated. With about 1.2 million women of menstruating age, the issue has become a broader cost-of-living concern.
Water shortages have spread into central Panama City, and IDAAN says there is still no defined date for full service to return. The disruption is now affecting a wider part of the capital.
A Panama project testing drone delivery of vaccines for hard-to-reach areas has advanced to the final round of the World Mobile Congress. The idea highlights how technology could support health access in remote parts of the country.
Residents of Santa Ana in Panama City protested after two months without potable water, saying they will continue until authorities deliver a concrete solution. The demonstration underscores rising frustration over basic service failures in the capital.
Expo Boquete will gather businesses and entrepreneurs in Chiriquí to promote brands, services, and new projects. The event aims to support tourism and local economic activity in Boquete.
The United States has renewed support for Panama while warning again about China’s influence, underscoring the country’s strategic role around the Panama Canal. The move highlights continued great-power competition in Central America.
Panama’s river pollution response has been formally closed in a DREF final report for operation MDRPA021. The case underscores the public health and environmental risks tied to contaminated waterways.
Chiriquí and Bocas del Toro meet in Game 5 of the Béisbol Mayor 2026 final on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Fans can watch on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ on YouTube.
Copa Airlines and Boeing announced an order for up to 60 737 MAX jets in Panama, marking a major fleet expansion for the country’s flagship carrier. The deal underscores Copa’s regional growth plans and Panama’s role as a key aviation hub.