Panama’s Government Innovation Authority is investigating a cyberattack on Panama Emprende, the government platform used for business procedures. Officials said the impact was low, but the case raises fresh concerns about public-sector cybersecurity.
Panama condemned a deadly bombing on Colombia’s Pan-American Highway that killed at least 13 people and injured more than 30. The attack has intensified concern over violence tied to armed groups and trafficking routes in southwestern Colombia.
Panamanian authorities are investigating a cybersecurity incident involving Panama Emprende after alerts about a possible database leak on dark web forums. MICI is working with AIG on the review.
Four people died and one was injured in a traffic accident in the Cabuya sector of Chame, in Panama Oeste province. Firefighters said five adults were in the vehicle when the crash happened.
Panama beat Colombia 2-0 in the South American Youth Games baseball final to win gold at Juan Demóstenes Arosemena stadium. Abel Rodriguez threw seven shutout innings, and Luis Aranda’s two-run homer provided the decisive runs.
Farmers in Colón protested the Panama Canal’s Indio River reservoir plan, rejecting relocation and land impacts. The Canal Authority says the project is essential for water security.
AMP has allowed POTSA to keep operating at its Balboa concession while legal motions tied to a deadly fire are reviewed. The decision comes as safety concerns remain under scrutiny after the explosion and blaze near the Bridge of the Americas.
Rising jet fuel prices are pushing airlines to raise fares and trim flights, with Panama likely to feel the effects through higher ticket costs and reduced connectivity. The pressure is expected to intensify as the peak travel season begins.
Azuero’s water crisis is nearing one year after contamination shut down key treatment plants and left many families dependent on tankers, wells, and bottled water. The emergency continues to expose drought, pollution, and infrastructure problems in Herrera and Los Santos.
Mali’s defence minister, Sadio Camara, was killed when his home in Kati was attacked during a wave of coordinated strikes across the country. The assault marks a major escalation in Mali’s long-running security crisis.
The Residences at Westin has been introduced in Playa Bonita, adding a new branded residential option to one of Panama’s top coastal locations. The project highlights continued interest in luxury living near Panama City.
At least four people were killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza, adding to concerns that the ceasefire is failing to hold. Israeli forces are also reported to be expanding their control in parts of the territory.
Landmines continue to kill and maim civilians in Yemen despite ceasefire efforts and ongoing de-mining work. The danger remains a major barrier to recovery in a country already devastated by war.
Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least five people and damaged a ship in port, while Ukrainian strikes injured people in Russia and annexed Crimea. The latest exchanges highlight the war’s ongoing threat to civilians and global shipping.
Panama’s seasonal ocean current has disappeared after four decades, raising concerns about shifts in the Pacific waters that help define the country’s dry season. The change underscores how climate and marine patterns are evolving around the isthmus.
U.S. envoy travel to Pakistan has been canceled as efforts to restart talks aimed at ending the war with Iran run into another setback. The diplomatic stall keeps global markets and regional security on edge.
Panama has taken control of two strategic ports at the entrances to the Panama Canal after the Supreme Court ruled the concession unconstitutional. The move strengthens the country’s control over a vital global shipping corridor amid rising U.S.-China tensions.
Shipping companies are paying up to $4 million to cross the Panama Canal as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz drives more vessels toward the waterway. The spike highlights Panama’s role as a crucial backup route in global trade.
Panamanian security agencies are probing whether four fake drug shipments seized at ports are connected to a recent surge of homicides in Panama City. Forensic testing confirmed the cargoes contained no narcotics.
Panama’s femicide figures have remained alarmingly steady for a decade, despite the crime being formally recognized in 2013. Experts say stronger protection, better enforcement and social change are still urgently needed.