Panama’s Comptroller General warned the public to verify any document requesting sensitive data, amid concern over false requests aimed at politicians and business leaders.
Panama’s economy grew 4.4% in 2025, up from 2.7% in 2024, but lawmakers are still pressing the government over unemployment concerns.
Russia has announced a 32-hour Easter ceasefire in Ukraine after a holiday pause was called for by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The truce is brief, but it comes amid a war with wide-reaching global consequences.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon are increasing pressure on fragile US-Iran diplomacy, with Tehran warning that time is running out. The escalation raises the risk of a wider regional conflict with global economic consequences.
Ecuador has imposed a 100-percent tariff on imports from Colombia in a sharp escalation over drug trafficking and border security. The move could rattle regional trade and deepen diplomatic strains in the Andean region.
Panama’s Metro is rolling out new contactless payment validators across stations and MiBus buses. The upgrade aims to make fare collection faster and more convenient for daily riders.
Panama faces Aruba in a Concacaf W qualifying match, with live coverage available on TVMAX, TVN Pass and YouTube. The game is part of Panama’s 2025/2026 qualification campaign.
One in three children in Panama lives in monetary poverty, with Indigenous children facing the harshest conditions. The data shows economic growth has not closed the country’s inequality gap.
The IMA is holding agro fairs this Friday starting at 8:00 a.m., offering basic food basket items at low prices. The events give Panama residents a chance to buy essential goods more affordably.
Iran’s new Supreme Leader has said the country does not want war and is seeking compensation, a signal that Tehran may be trying to manage tensions without direct escalation.
Panama lit the flame at Parque Omar to mark the start of the South American Youth Games, which run from April 12 to 25, 2026. The event will be broadcast live on TVMAX.
Panama meets Aruba in Concacaf Women’s World Cup qualifying as the road to Brazil 2027 continues. The match is an important test for Panama’s women’s national team.
Panama will serve on the UNICEF Executive Board for the 2027-2029 period, joining 36 member states that oversee the agency’s work. The seat gives the country a formal role in global discussions on children’s rights and UNICEF priorities.
A Hong Kong company has filed arbitration against Maersk in a dispute over Panama port control linked to the Balboa terminal. The case adds pressure to a sensitive battle over terminal management near the Panama Canal.
Israel has agreed to negotiations with Lebanon as continued strikes threaten a fragile ceasefire tied to wider U.S.-Iran diplomacy. The talks come amid deep mistrust and fears of broader regional escalation.
President José Raúl Mulino visited the Port of Balboa and stressed its operation with Panamanian workers. The move highlighted the government’s focus on protecting national interests in a strategic logistics hub.
Panama’s Supreme Court has rejected a constitutional challenge against the expropriation order for Isla Margarita, a strategically located area near the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. The decision keeps the land under state control as a potentially valuable site for investment.
Panama’s president addressed tensions involving China, highlighting the country’s effort to balance major international relationships while protecting its strategic interests. The issue is especially important because of Panama’s role as a global trade hub and the Panama Canal.
A fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire is drawing attention to the human toll inside Iran and the wider regional risks tied to the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict could reverberate through global energy markets and affect Panama through fuel and shipping costs.
Bladex has entered IFC’s Global Trade Finance Program to expand trade financing across Latin America and the Caribbean. The deal is designed to improve access to credit and support regional commerce.