Panama is advancing territorial planning tied to the logistics development of Puerto Armuelles in Barú, a move aimed at attracting investment and jobs. The project could boost economic activity along Panama’s Pacific coast.
AerCaribe will launch a nonstop cargo route between Colombia and Panama, adding a direct air freight link to one of the region’s key logistics corridors. The service is expected to support faster shipments and stronger trade connectivity.
Hospital Santo Tomás and Operation Walk are carrying out a free knee replacement campaign in Panama for 35 patients. The program aims to improve mobility and relieve pain for people who need specialized orthopedic surgery.
A federal court has ruled against President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs, handing the White House another setback in its trade agenda. The decision could have ripple effects for global supply chains and Latin American exporters.
Panama will open its Venice Biennale pavilion to the public with Hiperstición Tropical, highlighting the country’s cultural diplomacy efforts. The exhibition places Panamanian art on one of the world’s biggest international stages.
Panama’s education ministry is investigating a suspected fake diploma network after around 200 teachers resigned and criminal complaints were filed. The case is now before the Public Ministry and raises questions about credential checks in public schools.
Iran has announced a new agency to oversee shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as it reviews a peace deal with the United States. Reports of gunfire near Qeshm Island have raised fresh concerns over a vital global shipping route.
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works has awarded a $312 million public-private partnership to rehabilitate the Pan-American Highway West. The project includes 15 new U-turn facilities across several communities in Panama Oeste and nearby provinces.
A young man accused of animal abuse in Las Cumbres apologized after a viral video circulated online and said he is ready to face authorities. The case has sparked public concern over animal welfare and accountability.
A US trade court has ruled against Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs, siding with small businesses that challenged the February levies. The decision could have wide implications for US trade policy and global supply chains.
Panama City Hall will host a free Book, Art and Culture Fair on May 14 and 15 at the Hatillo Building. The two-day event is open to the public and will highlight reading, creativity and culture in the capital.
A Panama City municipal crew went to Don Bosco to help build a sidewalk in Villa Las Acacias. The project adds a neighborhood-focused pedestrian improvement in the capital.
Iran said it attacked U.S. Navy ships after its tanker was targeted, while the U.S. military called the incident unprovoked and said it responded defensively. The encounter heightens tensions in a key maritime corridor with global trade implications.
Panama Metro will launch a new operating plan on May 11 to move trains through both platforms during peak hours and ease passenger congestion. The change is designed to speed up user flow as demand on the system continues to rise.
A schoolboy was shot and killed in an apartment in Nueva Providencia, Colón, after visiting friends. He was taken to the Sabanitas Polyclinic, where his death was confirmed.
Trump has set a July 4 deadline to decide on higher tariffs against the European Union, raising the risk of a new transatlantic trade fight. The move could ripple through global supply chains and indirectly affect trade flows tied to Panama.
Metro de Panamá will begin boarding trains from both platforms at key terminal stations to manage rising passenger volumes. The change will take effect on Line 1 and Line 2 at selected stations.
Armed fighters killed at least 30 people in attacks on two villages in central Mali, highlighting the continuing threat from al-Qaeda-linked groups in the Sahel. The violence adds to years of instability in a region already battered by insurgency and displacement.
A man accused in a fatal Chame crash remains in provisional detention after prosecutors charged him with culpable homicide. The collision killed four people, including members of one family.
President José Raúl Mulino reaffirmed the neutrality of the Panama Canal during the opening of the 2026 Americas Maritime Convention in Panama. The meeting brings global maritime leaders together to discuss trade conditions and shifting shipping routes.