Panama City presented its Empleo 3.0 digital job platform at a UCCI meeting in Quito, drawing interest from participating Ibero-American cities. The municipality also shared the platform’s open-source code as part of a broader push for urban cooperation.
Bocas del Toro and Chiriquí meet at Rod Carew Stadium for Game 5 of the Béisbol Mayor 2026 final at 8:00 p.m. The matchup will be broadcast on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ’s YouTube channel.
The Panama Canal is handling more oil tanker traffic as Asian buyers shift to U.S. crude amid disruptions in Middle Eastern supply. The surge has lifted canal traffic to a four-year high.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed more tankers and gas carriers toward the Panama Canal, lifting demand and driving auction prices sharply higher. Panama Canal officials say the line is still moving through reservations and auctions, not uncontrolled congestion.
A U.S.-Panama joint statement on a possible Panama Canal threat has drawn a sharp response from China, highlighting the waterway’s geopolitical importance. The dispute puts renewed focus on Panama’s role as steward of one of the world’s busiest trade routes.
The Panama Canal is seeing higher traffic and stronger transit bids as instability tied to the Iran war continues to disrupt global shipping patterns. The surge highlights the canal’s strategic role in world trade and Panama’s economy.
Iran could be forced to gradually cut oil production if a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues and storage tanks near capacity. The standoff raises the risk of higher global energy prices and broader shipping disruptions.
Panama is reaffirming the neutrality of the Panama Canal as Middle East conflict continues to pressure global shipping routes. The move highlights the waterway’s role as a vital and trusted link in international trade.
Panamanian authorities are expanding police operations, drone use, and checkpoints in five zones while also seizing 900 packages of drugs from a ship bound for Italy. The moves reflect a wider effort to confront both street crime and international trafficking.
Panama Canal administrator Ricaurte Vásquez said the authority is not speculating on prices as tanker traffic rises amid the Strait of Hormuz blockade. The canal is keeping its focus on operations, not market forecasts.
Trump has escalated his pressure on Iran, warning Tehran to “get smart” as nuclear talks stall and an already fragile ceasefire faces new strain. The warning raises the risk of broader regional instability with possible knock-on effects for oil prices and global markets.
Panama reaffirmed the neutrality of the Panama Canal as Middle East tensions raised fresh concerns about global shipping routes. Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha emphasized the canal’s role as an open transit corridor for international trade.
Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least three people and injured more than 10 in Donetsk and Zaporizhia. The strikes highlight the continuing human cost of the war and its wider geopolitical impact.
Hezbollah’s use of fibre-optic drones is exposing weaknesses in Israel’s high-tech air defenses and showing how low-cost weapons can outpace expensive military systems. The tactic reflects a broader evolution in drone warfare with regional and global security implications.
China and the United States have traded accusations over Panama’s sovereignty in a dispute tied to port operations. The clash highlights Panama’s strategic role in global trade and the geopolitical pressure surrounding its infrastructure.
China and the United States have clashed again over Panama’s sovereignty after Washington raised concerns about a port dispute in the country. The exchange underscores Panama’s strategic role in global trade and great-power competition.
Panama is set for isolated showers and high temperatures on Wednesday, with no weather watch in effect. Authorities are also monitoring the possible development of El Niño.
Tensions between the United States and China are escalating over the Panama Canal, with new warnings focused on sovereignty and strategic influence. The dispute underscores the canal’s global importance and Panama’s exposed position in great-power rivalry.
A Saskatchewan couple has relocated to Panama to open a surf and yoga resort, turning a life change into a tourism venture. Their story reflects Panama’s growing appeal as a destination for wellness and adventure travel.
China and the U.S. have clashed over a Panama port dispute, with both sides trading accusations tied to sovereignty. The confrontation highlights Panama’s strategic role in global trade and geopolitics.