Panama has recorded more than 200 surname-order reversal cases since 2015, with most involving foreign residents, especially Brazilian families. The trend highlights how naming traditions can shape civil registry procedures.
The National Ballet of Panama is presenting the full version of El Corsario for the first time in the country, with performances at Teatro Anayansi from May 7 to 9. The production features international creative direction, the Panama Philharmonic Orchestra and locally made costumes and props.
Panamanian authorities are reminding drivers how to navigate roundabouts safely, stressing that exiting from the inner lane can be especially dangerous. The guidance aims to reduce collisions and improve traffic flow.
Two teenagers, ages 15 and 17, were detained after a robbery involving an elderly couple on Balboa Avenue in Panama City. The case has renewed concern over street crime and the safety of older adults in the capital.
A violent attack in Chiriquí left one person dead and a woman injured, marking the province’s eighth homicide of 2026. The case adds to growing concern over security in western Panama.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog ended a visit to Panama after both countries expanded trade and technology agreements. The move underscores Panama’s role as a regional business hub and Israel’s effort to preserve international alliances.
Panama is expected to see afternoon showers and heavier downpours this Thursday, with rain likely to develop after the morning hours. The weather pattern could affect commuting and outdoor plans across the country.
Iran is reviewing a US proposal to end the war with Israel, as the conflict fuels a widening global crisis. The outcome could affect oil markets, shipping routes and regional stability.
Israel’s first state visit by an Israeli president to Panama comes as Jerusalem seeks partners amid diplomatic strain and maritime pressure. The trip highlights Panama’s outsized role in global shipping and international engagement.
China has invoked its anti-sanctions law for the first time, moving to shield five oil refineries from U.S. penalties tied to Iranian oil trade. The step deepens the legal and geopolitical clash with Washington.
Iranian media released video purporting to show a U.S. drone shot down over the Strait of Hormuz, a key flashpoint in U.S.-Iran tensions. The incident matters because it could affect global shipping, energy markets, and trade flows reaching Panama and Latin America.
France has sent a warship toward the Strait of Hormuz as tensions surrounding Iran and the United States continue to build. The move comes as Tehran says it is reviewing a US proposal that Donald Trump says could help end the war.
A Gaza journalist was killed in an Israeli attack just hours after his daughter was born, leaving his family to mark her first birthday in mourning. The case highlights the human cost of the war and the dangers faced by civilians and journalists in Gaza.
The United States says talks with Iran are progressing as Tehran reviews a proposal delivered through Pakistan, even as Israel strikes Beirut again. The developments underscore how diplomacy and escalation are unfolding at the same time across the Middle East.
An Israeli strike in Gaza City killed one person and seriously wounded the son of senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya. The attack adds to the human and political toll of the war.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog made the first presidential visit to Panama, marking a diplomatic milestone in relations between the two countries. The trip highlighted Panama’s role as a strategic partner and regional meeting point.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog closed part of his Central America visit in Panama with a meeting with the country’s Jewish community and schoolchildren. He urged the children to be proud of their identity and to raise their heads high.
Panama’s prosecutor is investigating whether foreign degrees were used at Unachi to win promotions, contracts, and salary increases. The case has intensified scrutiny of the university’s credential review process and its unusually high payroll.
Jorge Herrera is facing mounting pressure to intervene in a dispute over the salaries of 43 Assembly staffers linked to eight Vamos deputies. The case has become a test of institutional limits and the Assembly’s ability to defend the rule of law.
The Torrijos-Carter Treaties survived a polarized national plebiscite in Panama and a razor-thin U.S. Senate vote. The deals’ approval marked a decisive step toward Panamanian control of the Canal.