Businesses are paying up to $4 million for Panama Canal crossings as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz push trade toward alternative routes. The bidding surge underscores the canal’s role as a vital global shipping corridor.
The Ferrocarril de David turned 110 years old, and Chiriquí marked the anniversary with a cultural tribute. The milestone recalls the railroad’s role in supporting the province’s agricultural and economic growth.
A Panamanian mother shared the pain of losing her child to school bullying, renewing attention on a problem that affects a large share of students. The issue is made worse by cyberbullying, which extends harassment beyond the classroom.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are pushing up shipping costs that can affect Panama Canal operations and pricing. The pressure highlights how global security risks can quickly reshape trade routes that rely on Panama.
Hospital Nacional specialists held a Blue Code simulation to train emergency teams in coordinated resuscitation and improve patient safety. The exercise emphasized teamwork, speed, and readiness in life-saving situations.
Oil prices jumped above $106 a barrel as U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz rattled markets. The standoff raises the risk of disruption in a vital global shipping lane.
Shipping firms are paying up to $4 million for priority Panama Canal transit as disruptions tied to the Strait of Hormuz reshape global trade routes. The surge highlights the canal’s strategic role when shipping networks come under pressure.
Panama’s health system is being urged to move beyond hospital care and focus on the environmental and social conditions that drive disease. The call is for shared responsibility across government sectors to support prevention and primary care.
Lawmakers from Panama’s Vamos bloc and the PRD are clashing over the retention of payments to Assembly employees. The dispute adds to political tensions inside the country’s legislature.
San Miguelito opened Clínica Veterinaria “Más Colas” in Los Andes 2, offering low-cost pet care with extended hours. The project has support from the municipality, the Office of the First Lady, and partner organizations.
Panama’s National Assembly has begun second debate on Bill 443, a proposal to make bioethanol use mandatory. Lawmakers first rejected two minority reports before continuing discussion.
A Panamanian court ordered preventive detention for former Colón mayor Alex Lee over alleged misuse of public funds, while a former Barrio Sur representative was placed under house arrest.
Education Minister Lucy Molinar visited Guillermo Endara Galimany School after a shooting threat was written in a bathroom. She said the student involved has been identified and called it an isolated incident.
Carwiz has launched car rental operations in Panama, expanding options for travelers and adding competition to the country’s mobility market. The move underscores Panama’s role as a regional hub for tourism and business travel.
The film *Paraíso Tropical* revisits Panama’s unresolved Alas Chiricanas case, a 1994 attack that killed 21 people. Its release brings one of the country’s most painful unsolved tragedies back into public view.
The International Fair of Azuero has opened in Panama and will run through May 3, with thousands of visitors expected. TVN Noticias will cover the event as part of its Tour de Ferias.
The Museo del Canal is featuring an exhibit on Brown, known as “Mr. Brown,” and his garden in Panama’s reverted areas. The display connects a personal story to the country’s broader historical memory.
Panama reached the top of the podium in fencing at the 2026 South American Youth Games, with Caleb Caldito standing out for the host nation. The regional event is being held in Panama and is being broadcast across TVMAX platforms.
Yuberjen Martinez is set to face Angel Bethancourt in Panama on May 22, adding a regional boxing matchup to the country’s fight calendar. The bout highlights Panama’s continuing role as a destination for notable combat sports events.
MEDUCA warned that threats spread in schools can lead to sanctions and urged parents and guardians to monitor children’s digital activity. The ministry linked school safety to responsible online behavior at home.