Julio César Dely Valdés says Panama can aim for a Costa Rica-style breakthrough at the 2026 World Cup. The national team will also face Brazil on May 31 in a key test.
Judicial investigators in Panama have opened a case in Chiriquí after a reported kidnapping raised suspicions of a possible staged deception. The inquiry is now focused on determining whether the incident was a real abduction or a false claim.
Panama’s government has proposed a new law to update the Order of Belisario Porras and replace a decree that dates to 1970. The move would modernize the rules governing one of the country’s national honors.
Panama’s women’s national team enters its final two CONCACAF W qualifier matches needing strong results to keep control of Group E. Coach Toña Is called the games against Aruba and Cuba “two finals” as the team chases a place in the next phase.
Trump said the United States could work with Iran to recover deeply buried enriched uranium if the two sides reach an agreement. The remarks revive questions over the future of Iran’s nuclear program and the prospects for diplomacy.
President José Raúl Mulino signed a law creating the Patronato del Festival del Toro Guapo de Antón, formally organizing the traditional event and setting its official date. The measure strengthens recognition of one of Coclé province’s most important cultural celebrations.
Panama and Paraguay agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade, security, culture, and technical work in agriculture and livestock. The partnership highlights Panama’s role as a logistics hub and Paraguay’s strength in agroproduction.
La Gran Parranda Panamá & Colombia will unite vallenato and típico on one stage, with individual performances and shared moments between the artists. The event highlights Panama’s strong cultural ties with Colombia through live music.
Panama’s IFARHU General Scholarship Contest remains a key education aid program for students who meet the academic average and application requirements. Families are closely watching the process because it can help cover study-related costs.
The US and Iran have agreed to a fragile two-week ceasefire after five weeks of conflict, but analysts say Washington failed to achieve a decisive strategic win. The deal briefly eases tension in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.
Antón has created a Patronato for the Festival del Toro Guapo to improve its organization, promotion, and cultural preservation. The new structure includes strict oversight for any funds it receives.
Panama’s Red de Derechos Humanos is urging lawmakers to reject candidates it considers unfit for Ombudsman. The selection process has also sparked political conflict in the National Assembly.
Tocumen International Airport aims to handle 30 million passengers a year by 2030 through expansion, investment, and operational upgrades. The target underscores Panama’s push to strengthen its role as a regional aviation hub.
The U.S. says its military is on standby after Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, signaling a fragile pause rather than a lasting settlement. The truce could affect energy markets, shipping, and broader geopolitical stability.
The red team won a tie-breaker on Calle 7 Panamá, edging out the yellow team after a close finish. Sori took the blame as the competition turned on a decisive final round.
Béisbol Mayor 2026 moved ahead on April 8 as Panama’s Round of Eight series continued to shape the race for the championship. Fans followed the day’s results and matchups as the postseason tightened.
A CK Hutchison subsidiary has filed arbitration against Maersk over a planned Panama ports takeover, adding legal tension to a closely watched deal. The dispute highlights the strategic importance of Panama’s port assets and their connection to global trade.
Panama Oil Terminals expressed sorrow after a tanker truck explosion in La Boca killed one person and injured others on April 6. The company said the incident occurred in areas operated under a sublease tied to a Panama Maritime Authority concession.
Trump has raised the possibility of a U.S. exit from NATO after allies did not act on his call to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The dispute comes as Iran’s effective closure of the waterway drives up global gas prices.
Panama’s Minister of Government is calling for urgent transport reform, citing the rise of informal, app-based, and improvised services outside official control. The push puts regulation, oversight, and public order back at the center of the national mobility debate.