San Miguelito is advancing work with a contractor to open its municipal market, with the facility potentially operating in 2027. The project could become a key commercial hub for the district.
Panama has awarded 20-year contracts for hydroelectric and wind power supply, reinforcing the role of renewables in the country’s long-term energy planning. The agreements add stability to the electricity sector and support future investment in generation.
President José Raúl Mulino used discretionary funds to help pay for repairs to the Palace of the Garzas dining room. The spending adds to a broader renovation effort at the presidential residence and keeps attention on the use of the fund.
Panama has confirmed that Israeli President Isaac Herzog will visit in May after the trip was kept private at the request of the Panamanian side. The visit adds a notable diplomatic engagement to Panama’s spring agenda.
Panama’s Passport Authority suspended service nationwide from April 27 to 29 after a power interruption disrupted its systems. Applicants who finished their process by April 24 can still pick up passports at their assigned offices.
Panama has confirmed that Israeli President Isaac Herzog will visit in May, following diplomatic coordination between both countries. The planned trip highlights continued ties between Panama and Israel.
Misión Patitas held its 26th sterilization day in Colón, with the First Lady and President José Raúl Mulino attending the event. The campaign also paired veterinary care with free mobile health services for residents.
The Panama Canal is moving more cargo while avoiding major congestion, helping keep global shipping schedules steadier. The flow underscores the canal’s continuing role as a key economic and trade asset for Panama.
Panama is being urged to refocus on foreign direct investment as a driver of formal jobs and economic competitiveness. The argument ties weaker investment flows to rising unemployment and informality.
Panama’s Passport Authority suspended public service until Wednesday after an electrical failure and technology problems disrupted operations. The reopening will be announced through official channels.
Panama awarded a renewable energy tender at an average price of $23.86 per MWh, with wind power winning the largest share. The result underscores the country’s push toward competitive clean energy procurement.
At least 42 people were killed in Chad after a dispute over water escalated into reprisal attacks. The army has intervened and the government says the situation is under control.
Traffic through the Panama Canal is rising, and auction prices for transit slots are climbing as shipping lines compete for access. The trend highlights the canal’s enduring importance to global trade and Panama’s economy.
Shipping companies are rerouting vessels through the Panama Canal as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global trade. Some are paying up to $4 million for passage as Panama benefits from the added traffic.
Panama is starting the day with partly cloudy skies and isolated showers near the Gulf of Panama, but rain and thunderstorms are expected to build by afternoon. Several regions could see stronger storms later in the day.
Somalia’s drought is forcing more than 500,000 people from their homes as shrinking humanitarian funds leave families increasingly at risk of starvation. The crisis is intensifying a major food emergency in the Horn of Africa.
Shipping companies are looking more closely at the Panama Canal as geopolitical tensions raise the cost and risk of alternative routes. The canal’s role as a global trade shortcut gives Panama a strategic advantage when carriers seek reliability.
Panama City’s importance in global trade began long before the canal, with its geography turning it into a commercial crossroads for centuries. That legacy still shapes the capital’s role in Panama’s economy today.
Excel Panamá has launched the Nissan Magnite in Panama, highlighting fuel efficiency, safety technology, and a five-year warranty. The compact SUV enters a crowded market with a focus on practicality and connected driving features.
Russia attacked Odesa as managers at the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant said a Ukrainian strike killed one worker. The incidents highlight the war’s continuing threat to civilians, shipping and nuclear safety.