ENSA is upgrading its service with smart grid technology designed to speed up outage response, cutting some incident handling times from 20 minutes to 3. The change is part of a broader effort to improve electrical reliability in northeastern Panama.
Panama’s public contracting rules are facing fresh criticism over allowing companies linked to corruption to remain eligible for state bids. The debate is now turning toward automatic bans, stronger oversight and stricter standards for rehabilitation.
Panama’s National Lottery held the April 7, 2026 La Lotto and Pega 3 draw, drawing attention from players checking their tickets. Interest now turns to the next scheduled lottery round.
Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the U.S. decision to suspend attacks on Iran but said the ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon. The comment highlights the risk of continued conflict on Israel’s northern border despite the new truce.
Panama’s strategic role in global trade is again under scrutiny as geopolitical tensions and fuel market swings hit the country’s economy. The commentary argues that sovereignty and the Canal’s neutral transit rules deserve renewed debate.
IFF Panama’s Primera Mirada fund has chosen four finalists from 13 submissions for its 10th edition. The invitation-only screenings on April 10 and 11 will focus attention on identity-themed film projects.
CK Hutchison has filed an arbitral claim against Maersk over Panama terminals, bringing a major port dispute into formal arbitration. The case highlights Panama’s strategic role in global shipping and logistics.
IFF Panama’s Su Mirada program is spotlighting women directors with films that explore motherhood in less traditional ways. The selection underscores the growing visibility of female voices in Panama’s film scene.
A deadly explosion near a Panama Canal bridge triggered an emergency response in a strategically important area. The incident raised immediate safety concerns around one of Panama’s most critical infrastructure corridors.
An explosion near a bridge crossing the Panama Canal killed one person and injured two firefighters, prompting an emergency response near a critical national landmark.
A fuel tanker explosion damaged a bridge over the Panama Canal, killing one person and injuring two firefighters. The fire raised fresh concerns about safety around one of Panama’s most critical transport routes.
Panama’s Administration Prosecutor has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a resolution that removed San Miguelito’s control over garbage collection and related revenue. The case could shape municipal authority over a vital public service.
A fuel tanker exploded under the Bridge of the Americas in Panama on Monday, killing one person and injuring two others. The fire disrupted a major route near the Panama Canal and raised safety concerns around a key national landmark.
A Panama terminal dispute has escalated into arbitration after a ports operator filed proceedings against Maersk. The case highlights how closely Panama’s port sector is tied to global shipping and trade.
CK Hutchison’s Panama business is moving to arbitration over Maersk’s takeover of two ports near the Panama Canal. The dispute centers on strategically important infrastructure tied to global shipping.
Panama’s geographic strength is already clear at the Canal, but a new call for national connectivity argues the country must also link its own territory. The case is that infrastructure can create growth by opening markets and reducing transport costs.
CK Hutchison’s Panama business plans to seek arbitration over Maersk’s takeover of two strategic ports near the Panama Canal. The dispute adds a legal and geopolitical layer to one of Panama’s most important infrastructure assets.
Panama has authorized the removal of a 70,000-tonne copper stockpile at Cobre Panamá, putting new focus on the mine’s economic role. The move keeps the state’s royalty claim at the center of a long-running national debate.
Corporate records have linked Potsa to Global Oil Management Group, a fuel company with storage capacity for up to 3.3 million barrels. The connection has intensified scrutiny of a concession tied to an explosion under the Bridge of the Americas.
A commentary compares restrictive and innovation-driven education models and argues that Panama could benefit from a stronger focus on STEM and talent development. It presents education as a long-term strategy for competitiveness and growth.