Costa Rica’s new president, Laura Fernández, is pressing Panama to remove restrictions on Costa Rican farm products and to reopen direct talks with José Raúl Mulino. The dispute remains unresolved after a WTO panel favored Costa Rica and Panama appealed.
Iran has highlighted the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz while nuclear talks with the United States continue. The warning underscores how tensions in the Gulf could affect global energy prices and trade flows.
Panama has opened registration for a voluntary repatriation program for Venezuelans in irregular status, with the process funded through an agreement with the United States. The deadline to sign up is May 13.
A heavy vehicle crash on Panama City’s Centenario Highway caused a major traffic jam and disrupted travel across the capital’s western corridor. The incident highlights how a single lane-blocking collision can quickly affect mobility in the city.
A regional fiscal review for 2025 compares public finances across Central America and highlights Panama’s place in a varied economic landscape. The study shows Latin America holding relative stability while the Caribbean faces worsening deficits and weaker revenues.
Panamanian authorities seized more than one ton of drugs in the first eight days of May, alongside 170,730 citizen verifications during nationwide controls. The figures highlight ongoing anti-drug and public security operations across the country.
Panama faces a mix of rain, intense heat and extreme UV radiation this Saturday, creating uncomfortable conditions across much of the country. Residents are being urged to prepare for both showers and strong sun throughout the day.
Panama confirmed a second imported measles case in a 19-year-old Swiss traveler who arrived through Tocumen Airport from Costa Rica. The case was verified by the Gorgas Institute after the patient developed classic measles symptoms.
A commentary in Panama is renewing debate over school hairstyle rules and whether they amount to discrimination against students’ identity and culture. The discussion raises constitutional and human-rights questions about how schools balance discipline with personal freedom.
Tighter US pressure on Cuba’s oil supplies is worsening power cuts and fuel shortages, putting the island’s small private businesses under intense strain. The crisis is fueling deeper economic hardship with potential spillover effects for migration and regional stability.
Panama says relations with China are improving after a diplomatic spat, raising hopes for steadier ties between two key partners. The shift matters for trade, investment, and Panama’s broader diplomatic strategy.
Panama has confirmed its first measles case since 1995 after a Dutch traveler brought the virus into the country. The case highlights the ongoing risk of imported infections and the importance of vaccination.
Cobre Panamá delivered school backpacks to more than 1,350 students in Colón province through a coordinated effort with community leaders. The initiative aimed to support low-income families and strengthen education in 13 districts.
Panama City’s municipality has awarded renovation contracts for Plaza 5 de Mayo and Avenida 3 de Noviembre to the Gana-Oti Consortium. The two projects total more than $11.8 million in bids.
The U.S. military killed two people in another strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean, the third such attack there this month. The pattern points to a sharper U.S. security posture in a region that matters for Latin American maritime security and trade.
Russia marked Victory Day with a smaller-than-usual parade in Moscow as Vladimir Putin again vowed victory in Ukraine. The display highlighted both wartime strain and Moscow’s refusal to back away from its military goals.
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian areas across the West Bank, setting cars on fire and storming communities in a new escalation of violence. The attacks add to growing instability in one of the region’s most volatile flashpoints.
Panama has recorded its first measles case since 1995 after a 21-year-old Dutch traveler arrived infected. The imported case underscores the public health risks of international travel and the need for strong vaccination coverage.
Rony Araúz’s 2014 reform at Unachi is back in focus after helping convert temporary teachers into permanent staff and expand the university payroll. The measure, once justified as labor regularization, is now tied to mounting salary costs and financial strain.
Veraguas United and Alianza FC meet at Rommel Fernández in the first leg of the Clausura 2026 semifinal. Alianza enters with recent head-to-head and knockout experience on its side, while Veraguas United brings top-seeded momentum.