A 5.8-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan killed at least 12 people, including eight members of a refugee family recently returned from Iran. The deep quake was felt around Kabul and hit a country already vulnerable to disasters.
Israel’s ongoing military posture underscores a conflict that remains active on multiple fronts, with regional and global consequences still expanding. The war’s ripple effects could touch trade, energy prices, and diplomacy far beyond the Middle East.
A dry law has begun in David, Chiriquí, as Holy Week pilgrims travel to Alanje for religious observances. The measure is aimed at supporting order during one of the province’s busiest annual periods.
Two brothers, Ángel and Jamal Reynolds, drowned in the Sapillo River in Coclé province, turning a family outing into tragedy. The deaths highlight the dangers of swimming in natural waterways in Panama.
U.S. General Donovan met with President José Raúl Mulino and senior security officials in Panama to discuss strengthening bilateral security cooperation. The talks highlighted ongoing U.S.-Panamanian coordination and training with Panamanian forces.
Marco Rubio has accused China of bullying over delays involving Panama-flagged ships, adding to tensions tied to maritime trade and regional influence. The dispute underscores Panama’s strategic role as a shipping hub and the continued importance of the Panama Canal.
CBD in Panama is governed by Panamanian law from the moment someone enters the country, making local rules essential for travelers and residents. The issue also connects to how CBD fits within Panama’s healthcare framework.
Panama’s president firmly rejected Donald Trump’s remarks suggesting the country could give up control of the Panama Canal. The response highlighted the canal’s importance to Panama’s sovereignty and economy.
Marco Rubio accused China of bullying in a dispute involving Panama-flagged ships, highlighting the strategic importance of the Panama Canal. The episode underscores Panama’s central role in global trade and great-power rivalry.
Credit card balances in Panama rose sharply in February as households leaned more heavily on borrowing for everyday expenses. At the same time, interest rates and delinquency levels remain elevated, increasing pressure on consumers.
Panama’s political culture faces renewed scrutiny over patrimonialism, the blurring of public office and private gain. The answer, analysts argue, is stronger institutions, merit-based government and real accountability.
Panama ended 2025 with 593 homicides, driven largely by gang violence and drug trafficking. The increase has intensified concerns about organized crime’s growing reach.
Panama’s social assistance programs are facing new scrutiny over whether the Ministry of Social Development has enough staff to oversee billions in transfers. The debate centers on accountability, controls and the management of aid for vulnerable groups.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance will open an online registration process in April for Cepanim beneficiaries ahead of June 2026 payments. The program covers interest linked to the delayed 13th-month bonus from 1972 to 1983.
Panamanian authorities are investigating renewed migrant-smuggling activity in Darién after multiple operations led to at least 25 arrests. Officials say the network appears organized and linked to cross-border routes from Colombia.
MiCultura is again sponsoring Sandra Fest Insuperable, saying the event promotes Panamanian folk music and supports cultural identity. The ministry says each sponsorship request is reviewed under technical, legal and budgetary criteria.
Panama will return to PISA in 2029, when the OECD test adds digital reading and new measures of media literacy and artificial intelligence. The move revives debate over how the country should measure education reform and student performance.
Panama is bidding to host the 2029 Pan American Junior Games, with government backing and an infrastructure plan centered on existing venues in Juan Díaz. The bid’s case rests on economic impact, sustainability and the country’s ability to deliver upcoming youth games successfully.
Panama’s social development ministry is reviewing cash transfer beneficiaries after data checks flagged thousands with vehicle-related records. The case has renewed pressure to tighten eligibility controls and improve targeting of social aid.
The United States has accused China of detaining Panama-flagged ships, drawing Panama’s maritime registry into a wider dispute over global shipping and diplomacy. The accusation underscores Panama’s outsized role in international trade.