CENTCOM says securing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz is a priority under a new effort dubbed Project Freedom. The move highlights rising U.S.-Iran tensions in a chokepoint vital to global energy shipments.
A new study in Panama shows the gap between wages and the cost of living has widened from 2019 to 2025, with 25% earning under 600 balboas. The findings highlight mounting pressure on household budgets.
Copa Airlines’ custom aircraft for Panama’s national football team is due to arrive in the country on Wednesday, May 6. The red-and-white Boeing 737 was designed as a flying tribute to the Selección Nacional and Panamanian football pride.
Abdiel Ayarza drew attention after Los Chankas’ loss to Deportivo Garcilaso in Peru, climbing a barrier to face frustrated fans. The tense scene followed a heated match and a postgame brawl that required police intervention.
A stronger U.S. military presence in Panama is heightening concern across Latin America. The move underscores the country’s strategic importance and the sensitivity surrounding foreign military activity near the canal.
Panama’s Health Ministry plans to invest $1 billion in 2026 to build new hospitals, modernize health centers and expand telemedicine. The program is designed to improve access and strengthen the public health system nationwide.
El Valle de Antón will host Biofest 2026, Panama’s first Bird and Biodiversity Festival, centered at the El Valle Visitor Center. The program will include conferences, networking, and the Alada Medal for notable local community members.
Polymarket has made Panama its legal base as it rides a surge in prediction-market trading and keeps operating outside U.S. restrictions. The move highlights Panama’s appeal as an offshore hub for crypto firms.
Panama’s national team is set to travel to the 2026 World Cup on a Copa Airlines Boeing 737, with coverage from Seattle capturing the buildup. The flight highlights the national pride and logistical scale surrounding the tournament.
An Israeli strike on a Gaza police station killed 15-year-old Mahmoud Sahweil and injured officers, adding to the civilian toll of the war. The attack deepens concern over the conflict’s humanitarian and regional fallout.
The U.S. has launched “Project Freedom” to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global chokepoint under strain. The move could help stabilize energy markets but underscores rising regional tensions.
Eusebia Calderón de Copete has been unanimously chosen to lead the CSS Board of Directors through August. The appointment places her at the helm of one of Panama’s most important public institutions.
More than 1,000 consumers visited the IMA’s permanent store in Pan de Azúcar on Tuesday, reflecting strong demand for public food sales. The turnout highlights the importance of affordable shopping options for households in the Panama City area.
Panama has become a global force in specialty coffee, setting public auction price records and redefining what premium beans can fetch. Its success highlights both innovation in farming and the tough economics facing coffee growers worldwide.
Fernando Boyd toured the new palliative care and cancer pain relief unit at the National Oncology Institute in Ciudad de la Salud. The space is intended to improve comfort, dignity, and comprehensive care for cancer patients.
The consortium building the Fourth Bridge over the Panama Canal has opened job vacancies in Panama. The openings give applicants a chance to join one of the country’s key infrastructure projects.
Panama’s 2026 World Cup path is shaping up as a tough one, with England, Ghana, and Croatia in Group L. Fans are already looking ahead to broadcast and streaming options for the national team’s matches.
Nine people have died in traffic accidents so far in 2029 in Veraguas province, underscoring ongoing road safety concerns in Panama. The fatalities highlight the risks faced by drivers and communities on provincial roads.
Finance Minister Felipe Chapman outlined Panama’s proposed Economic Substance law ahead of extraordinary sessions in the National Assembly. He also discussed a plan to align benefits for retirees and pensioners.
Finance Minister Felipe Chapman commented on bill 491, which proposes a salary increase for retirees and pensioners in Panama. The measure has sparked debate over social support and fiscal impact.