Panama’s wrestling team delivered a landmark day at the South American Youth Games, with Yumaira Rusell and Aisha Williams winning the country’s first two golds. Mia Arrocha added silver as Panama climbed to fifth in the medal table.
Sudan’s war has displaced more than nine million people and pushed nearly 29 million into acute hunger, worsening one of the world’s gravest humanitarian crises. The conflict is also fueling regional instability and a growing refugee burden.
Panama has ordered Maersk and MSC to withdraw from Panama Canal port operations, putting two global shipping giants at the center of a major logistics shift. The move underscores the strategic importance of canal-linked ports to Panama’s economy and trade position.
Trump has signaled that a second round of talks with Iran could happen soon, hinting at possible diplomacy amid an unresolved conflict. The development could affect Middle East stability and global markets.
Panama and Costa Rica are strengthening their border security alliance to improve coordination along their shared frontier. The move reflects Panama’s ongoing focus on migration control, public safety, and regional cooperation.
A deadly explosion near the Panama Canal has intensified concern about security around one of the world’s most important trade routes. The incident highlights the canal’s global significance and Panama’s need to protect a strategic national asset.
Xi Jinping met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing as China and Russia discussed the war in Iran and broader global tensions. The talks highlighted the growing strategic value both governments place on their partnership.
A deadly explosion near the Panama Canal has raised concerns about the safety of a critical global trade route. The incident highlights the canal’s central role in Panama’s economy and international shipping.
Iran is demanding compensation for what it says are $270 billion in war losses from U.S. and Israeli attacks, complicating upcoming talks with Washington. The claim raises the stakes in already fragile diplomacy.
China has told Maersk and MSC to drop their Panama port operations, spotlighting the strategic importance of the country’s maritime hubs. The move could affect shipping routes, terminal activity, and Panama’s logistics sector.
Chiriquí and Panamá Oeste will face off in Game 4 of the Mayor Baseball 2026 series on Thursday, April 16, at 7:00 p.m. Fans can watch live on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ on YouTube.
China has reportedly pressed Maersk and MSC to drop planned Panama port operations, highlighting the strategic importance of canal-linked infrastructure. The dispute underscores Panama’s role in global shipping and geopolitical competition.
China is reportedly pushing Maersk and MSC to leave Panama, putting fresh attention on the country’s strategic role in global shipping. The move underscores how the Panama Canal remains central to trade and geopolitics.
Rafael Lopez Aliaga is demanding that Peru’s election be declared void, alleging fraud without presenting evidence. The move raises the risk of a wider post-election dispute in a country already marked by deep political instability.
The US military says a major blockade of Iranian ports has halted trade, with more than 10,000 personnel, warships, and aircraft involved. The move could ripple through global shipping and energy markets, with possible knock-on effects for Panama and Latin America.
Panama’s anti-corruption system is under pressure after Comptroller General Anel Flores interrupted a Public Ministry proceeding tied to the case against former Vice President José Gabriel Carrizo. The clash has renewed questions about institutional independence and political backing at the top of government.
IFARHU will begin receiving documents for the 2026 General Scholarship Contest on April 20 in Panama’s central provinces. The process marks the first step for students seeking education support next year.
China has reportedly pressed Maersk and MSC to step back from Panama port operations, putting the country’s strategic logistics network in the spotlight. The move underscores how control over canal-linked infrastructure carries global commercial and political significance.
President Mulino’s backing of Comptroller General Anel Flores comes as Flores faces criticism for interrupting an anti-corruption proceeding tied to the Carrizo case. The clash is fueling concern over institutional limits and judicial independence in Panama.
Panama’s Social Security Fund says it is working with resident and intern doctors to resolve payment delays that have accumulated since 2020. The agency attributes the backlog to late paperwork and missing signatures, and says it has already paid about $1.2 million in obligations.