Panama’s Ministry of Health has ordered the recall of perfumes after finding a banned substance in the products. Officials are urging consumers to buy beauty items only from authorized stores and verify sanitary registration.
Antai sanctioned 15 public officials across Panama after uncovering nepotism cases in state institutions, including the IPHE, the University of Panama and Unachi. The actions also included fines and dismissals for other administrative violations.
CK Hutchison-linked Panama Ports Company has launched arbitration against Maersk over the takeover of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals. The dispute adds fresh uncertainty to two of Panama’s most strategic shipping facilities.
Panama City authorities, MIDES, and the Curundú council are coordinating support for an elderly woman found abandoned in Viejo Veranillo. The case highlights the role of local institutions in protecting vulnerable older adults.
A Pakistan-brokered two-week pause has opened a narrow diplomatic window in the standoff between the US, Israel and Iran. The outcome could affect global energy markets and shipping costs far beyond the Middle East.
Panama has launched its nationwide flu vaccination campaign with an updated formula targeting current strains circulating in the country. The Ministry of Health is prioritizing vulnerable groups and offering the vaccine free at public facilities and participating private hospitals.
A man linked to a drug seizure case was arrested at Tocumen International Airport after evading Panamanian justice in 2025. The case involves narcotics hidden in a double floor of a vehicle.
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is still holding, but tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and the war in Lebanon are putting it under strain. The standoff could ripple into energy prices and global shipping, with effects felt in Panama and Latin America.
Panama West has received 25,000 influenza vaccine doses for distribution across ministry and Social Security health facilities. The campaign targets children, older adults, and people with chronic illnesses as flu circulation rises.
Panama’s National Assembly committee approved the first debate of long-delayed internal rule reforms after reviewing 240 articles. Lawmakers now face a tight timeline and continued pressure over issues like voting rules, benefits and committee deadlines.
Trump said Israeli strikes in Lebanon should be treated as separate from the Iran ceasefire, drawing a line between two volatile Middle East flashpoints. The remarks highlight how quickly regional conflicts can overlap and complicate U.S. diplomacy.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon followed a U.S.-Iran ceasefire announcement, heightening fears that the fragile truce could unravel. The episode adds to broader Middle East instability with potential knock-on effects for global markets.
Panama’s National Lottery has announced its Wednesday draw for April 8, 2026, drawing attention from players following the live results. The scheduled event remains a regular fixture in the country’s gaming calendar.
Marco Rubio accused China of bullying Panama-flagged ships amid a detention dispute tied to the Panama Canal. The case puts Panama’s global shipping role and flag registry under international scrutiny.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance said first-half April payments for public servants will begin on Monday, April 13. The schedule is an important date for thousands of government workers.
US authorities are warning that Iran-linked hackers are trying to infiltrate energy and water systems, raising concerns about cyber disruption during a period of heightened tensions. The alert underscores how critical infrastructure has become a frontline target in modern geopolitical conflict.
Chile says it dismantled a smuggling ring that funneled nearly US$1 billion in stolen copper through a northern port and into China. The case highlights how organized crime exploits global shipping routes and commodity demand.
Panama’s National Assembly is set to vote on the next Ombudsman after a split over whether to consider all 33 candidates or a shortlist of seven. Current Ombudsman Eduardo Leblanc withdrew his re-election bid just before the process began.
BDA disbursed B/.33.5 million in 2025 to support producers in Panama as it moves toward becoming the Instituto de Fomento Agropecuario. The financing underscores the bank’s role in agricultural development.
Maersk says it is not responsible for the claims filed by Panama Ports Company as the dispute over the Balboa and Cristóbal terminals moves to arbitration. The case stems from Panama’s Supreme Court ruling that voided PPC’s concession and triggered a new operating arrangement.