Panama’s baseball team defeated Brazil 6-3 and will face Colombia for gold at the 2026 South American Youth Games. The national side enters the final undefeated at 5-0.
Anti-corruption police raided the homes of Peru’s former election chief and other officials after public anger over a slow vote count. The move intensifies scrutiny of the country’s electoral system amid broader political instability.
U.S. HH-60 and UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters will operate in Panama during joint security exercises with the National Aeronaval Service. The deployment highlights continued cooperation between Panama and the United States on security training.
Panama’s men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball teams both advanced after winning play-in games at the 2026 South American Youth Games. Each squad now faces Chile in the next round.
Former La Chorrera mayor Tomás Velásquez has been charged with peculado and ordered to report monthly in a Panama Oeste corruption case. Prosecutors allege irregular handling of $120,000 tied to an abandoned community project.
Businesses are paying premium amounts to move cargo through the Panama Canal as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global shipping calculations. The surge highlights the canal’s role as a strategic fallback for international trade.
Panamanian fighter Joselyne Edwards will face Norma Dumont in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 116 on April 25. The high-profile matchup gives “La Pantera” another major stage to represent Panama.
Panama has stepped up its emergency water response in Azuero, with Idaan reporting 58 wells intervened in 37 days and new supply measures for schools and communities. Health and environment officials say the region’s rivers remain contaminated and the drinking-water warning stays in force.
Regional governments have backed Panama after Iran seized a Panamanian-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The case raises concerns about maritime security and Panama’s rights as a flag state.
U.S. and Iranian delegations are in Pakistan for talks aimed at ending a two-month war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The negotiations could have ripple effects for global trade, energy prices, and shipping routes tied to Panama.
The Panama Canal is defending its transit allocation system as auction prices for slots rise and shipping operators raise concerns about fairness. The dispute spotlights the growing pressure on one of the world’s most vital trade routes.
A U.S. Special Forces soldier has been indicted over allegations he used classified information about a Maduro-related raid to place prediction market bets. The case is fueling new concerns about insider trading and regulation in online event wagering.
Panama has confirmed pre-World Cup friendlies against the Dominican Republic and Brazil as part of its buildup to the 2026 tournament. The matches will give the national team key preparation against different levels of opposition.
Israel and Lebanon have extended their ceasefire for three weeks, but repeated violations by both sides are raising fears that the truce could collapse. In southern Lebanon, residents are bracing for renewed fighting after months of cross-border violence.
Natalia Pérez and Isabel Mendoza earned silver medals for Panama in taekwondo and karate at the 2026 South American Youth Games. Their results pushed Panama’s combat sports medal count to five.
Juan Acevedo was extradited back to New York after being arrested at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City with a forged Colombian document. The case underscores Panama’s role as a key transit point in international law enforcement cooperation.
Panama’s Under-17 team has started preparations for Qatar 2026 with a 31-player microcycle under Felipe Baloy after winning bronze at the South American Youth Games. The camp marks the first step in building toward the next international tournament cycle.
Panama defeated Brazil to advance to the baseball final at the 2026 South American Youth Games. The win puts the team one victory away from gold.
Authorities in San Miguelito are searching for a Colombian citizen linked to an alleged attempted femicide in Belisario Frías on April 22, 2026. The case has renewed attention on gender-based violence in Panama’s urban districts.
Copa Airlines has opened new job opportunities in Panama, with applicants required to register on a website to apply. The hiring round is likely to draw attention as the airline remains one of the country’s most prominent employers.