A redesign of Panama’s Fourth Bridge has added major costs and delays, leaving the capital vulnerable when crossings over the Canal are disrupted. The latest closure near the Bridge of the Americas has renewed criticism of the project’s handling.
Ten years after the Panama Papers, Panama remains tied to a global offshore secrecy scandal that exposed deeper problems of inequality and weak accountability in Latin America. The leak’s legacy endures as a symbol of how trust in institutions can be undermined when wealth and power follow different rules.
A Panamanian filmmaker is using Culebra Cut to explore the country’s canal-era history as U.S. military exercises return to former bases in Panama. The project connects the canal’s strategic importance with enduring questions of sovereignty and memory.
Panama’s Public Ministry is investigating the tanker fire on the Bridge of the Americas to determine whether there may be criminal responsibility. The case highlights the safety risks tied to hazardous cargo on one of the country’s most important crossings.
Panamanian filmmaker behind Culebra Cut is highlighting the urgency of a story that connects the Panama Canal’s history with current U.S. military exercises on former bases. The film taps into enduring debates over sovereignty, memory, and Panama’s strategic role.
Panamanian director J. Oskura Nájera is positioning Culebra Cut as an urgent film amid U.S. military exercises on former bases in Panama. The documentary ties the canal’s legacy to ongoing questions of sovereignty and foreign presence.
A fire at the Bridge of the Americas affected an area operated by a subtenant within a concession granted by Panama’s Maritime Authority. The incident highlights the layered management structure behind strategic infrastructure in the capital.
A tanker exploded near the Bridge of the Americas in Panama City, sparking a major fire close to a critical Panama Canal crossing. Firefighters responded as authorities confirmed the blaze.
CK Hutchison has taken Maersk to arbitration after Panama forced the conglomerate out of two canal-linked port operations. The dispute underscores the strategic importance of Panama’s port infrastructure to global shipping.
Panama’s Attorney General’s Office says an AAUD resolution on garbage collection in San Miguelito is illegal, while the municipality seeks to have it annulled. The legal dispute puts waste service management in one of the country’s most populated districts under review.
A large explosion seen beneath a bridge near the Panama Canal has drawn attention to one of the country’s most sensitive infrastructure zones. The incident underscores the importance of security and safety around the canal corridor.
Airlines in Panama are urging passengers to arrive early at the airport as traffic congestion caused by the Bridge of the Americas closure disrupts travel in Panama City. Copa Airlines recommended arriving up to three hours ahead at Tocumen International Airport.
Heavy traffic in Panama Oeste forced students and commuters to leave home earlier than usual, disrupting daily routines across the province. The congestion highlights ongoing pressure on the road network linking the area with Panama City.
Panama’s capital city hall held a preventive health day at its Hatillo headquarters for workers, visitors, and taxpayers on World Health Day. The event offered medical screenings, dental checks, eye exams, vaccinations, and nutrition support.
Panamanian athletes were received at the presidential palace ahead of the 2026 South American Youth Games. Panama will host the event from April 12 to 25, 2026.
Smoke and a blast were seen near Panama’s Bridge of the Americas after an explosion, drawing attention to one of the country’s most important crossings. The incident raised concern because of the bridge’s role in Panama City traffic and its proximity to the canal entrance.
CK Hutchison’s Panama unit has launched arbitration against Maersk over the takeover of two strategic ports near the Panama Canal. The dispute highlights the commercial and legal stakes surrounding one of Panama’s most important logistics corridors.
Panamanian authorities are inspecting the Bridge of the Americas after a tanker-truck fire in La Boca prompted a full closure. Engineers are testing the structure for heat damage before deciding whether to reopen the span.
The Puente de las Américas opened in 1962 as Panama’s first permanent road crossing over the Canal, transforming travel between both sides of the country. More than 60 years later, it remains a key symbol of national integration and one of the nation’s most important landmarks.
Panama’s youth athletes visited the Palacio de las Garzas ahead of the South American Youth Games Panama 2026 and were received by the First Lady. The gesture highlighted national support just days before the competition begins.