Panamanian catcher Iván Herrera hit his first career walk-off home run, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 9-6 extra-innings win over the Pirates. The moment adds another notable chapter to Panama’s baseball tradition.
Panama’s Environment Ministry and the Charles Darwin Foundation signed an agreement to boost protection for hammerhead sharks and rays. The plan combines research, regulation, community training, and financing tied to regional marine conservation.
President José Raúl Mulino will meet María Corina Machado in Panama next Monday to discuss Venezuela’s political future. The visit highlights Panama’s continued interest in the regional fallout from Venezuela’s crisis.
A U.S. citizen wanted on corruption and money-laundering allegations was detained in Barú, Chiriquí, pending extradition to the United States. The case highlights Panama’s role in regional cooperation on financial crime.
Panama is speeding up its 5G rollout, but the bigger challenge is extending mobile coverage beyond the capital and into the country’s underserved areas. A pending spectrum tender and new infrastructure investment will shape how fast the network expands.
Naos Island near the Panama Canal has become a symbol of stalled luxury development, with an abandoned plane, legal disputes, and property problems defining the site. The case highlights broader risks in Panama’s high-end real estate market.
Lebanon’s economy is under mounting pressure as war and a global fuel crisis deepen a collapse that has already dragged on for years. Economists warn the country could become increasingly unviable without stability.
Panama Canal tanker traffic has risen 8% this year as shippers reroute energy cargoes away from the Strait of Hormuz. The increase is pushing canal usage toward full capacity and underscoring Panama’s role in global trade.
Unachi’s budget soared under Rector Etelvina Medianero de Bonagas, but the university is now facing sharp financial pressure, payroll strain and new scrutiny. The clash between years of expansion and current austerity has made the Chiriquí campus a national flashpoint.
A tribute to historian Alfredo Castillero Calvo recalls how his work helped turn a tense 1970 student talk in Veraguas into a lesson on Panama’s history and identity. The reflection shows why his ideas still matter for debates over development, inequality and regional inclusion.
CSS board president Eusebia Calderón de Copete acknowledged major operational bottlenecks at the Dr. Arnulfo Arias Madrid Hospital Complex after an oversight visit. The hospital is under pressure from long-standing complaints over delays, shortages and infrastructure problems.
Ilya Espino de Marotta’s selection as Panama Canal administrator is being viewed as a historic and symbolic moment for the country. The appointment underscores the canal’s central role in Panama’s economy, sovereignty, and public life.
Panama’s National Police are expanding their anti-crime strategy with drones, elite anti-gang units, anti-drug boats and 1,000 new officers. The plan targets gang violence tied to narcotics trafficking and territorial disputes.
Panama faces a key ACP leadership vacancy as Ilya de Marotta exits, while President Mulino changes his World Cup travel plans and prepares for June regional events. The month is shaping up to be busy for both politics and public attention.
Keylor Navas delivered a brilliant performance as Pumas held Cruz Azul to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of the Liga MX Clausura final. The title will be decided Sunday at Estadio Olímpico Universitario.
Marco Rubio said Cuba is a security threat to the United States and warned that a diplomatic breakthrough looks unlikely. The clash comes as Washington ramps up pressure on Havana over the Raúl Castro case, sanctions and migration issues.
Panama has joined a Ukraine-led international coalition focused on the return of children affected by the war. The move came during a visit to Panama City by Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
A new Inter-American human rights resolution is pushing Panama’s fiscal debate beyond budgets and deficits, toward rights, transparency, and social protection. The guidance could shape future discussions on taxes, spending, exemptions, and debt.
The United States has paused a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan as the war with Iran diverts Pentagon attention. The delay adds uncertainty to Washington’s security backing for Taipei.
This reflection links suffering to bioethics, religion, and human dignity, arguing that pain can reveal meaning but must always be met with compassion. It calls for solidarity with the sick rather than indifference or blame.