Reporting on climate, conservation, and ecological issues in Panama. We highlight scientific findings, policy responses, and community sustainability efforts.
Panama’s Commerce Ministry authorized the removal, processing, and export of stored material at the Cobre Panamá mine under a safe management plan. The decision aims to reduce environmental risks and manage ore already on site in Donoso.
The Bridge of the Americas remains in apparently good condition, but technicians are monitoring it more closely after heat-related effects were detected. Further testing has been recommended to assess the structure over time.
Panama’s MICI has authorized Minera Panamá to process and export material from Cobre Panamá in Donoso to help reduce environmental risks. The decision adds a new chapter to the country’s ongoing debate over mining, oversight, and environmental protection.
Authorities conducted a technical inspection of the Bridge of the Americas as SINAPROC said it is preparing for the worst-case scenario. The bridge remains a vital link over the Panama Canal and a key route for the capital.
Specialists inspected the Bridge of the Americas after a fire in a nearby tank area managed by Panama Oils Terminals S.A. The technical review is intended to confirm whether the structure suffered any damage.
Panama’s Ministry of Commerce and Industries has authorized Minera Panamá to process and export exposed material at Cobre Panamá under strict environmental controls. The measure applies only to already extracted material and does not restart mining operations.
Specialized Panamanian authorities are inspecting the Bridge of the Americas after a nearby fire affected part of its structure. The results, expected later today, will determine whether the bridge can reopen safely.
Nicaragua released 845 endangered paslama hatchlings into the Pacific as part of a seasonal conservation effort at two major turtle refuges. The move highlights ongoing protection efforts during the country’s annual arribada season.
The Panama Canal opened its Logistical Corridor to ease movement after the Bridge of the Americas was temporarily closed following an explosion in La Boca. The route is helping residents of Veracruz and Panama Pacifico while Canal operations continue normally.
A fuel tanker explosion near Panama’s Bridge of the Americas sent up a large fireball and forced the bridge’s closure for safety checks. The incident disrupted a key route near the Panama Canal.
Panama is under vigilance notices for high temperatures and extreme UV radiation, with scattered rain expected in some areas. The weather pattern brings both heat risk and brief showers across the country.
A fire involving three tanker trucks under the Bridge of the Americas injured at least four people and killed one employee, forcing major traffic closures in Panama City. Authorities reopened the bridge briefly before ordering another shutdown for a structural inspection.
A tanker truck explosion closed the Bridge of the Americas over the Panama Canal, disrupting traffic on one of Panama City’s key crossings. The fireball highlighted the importance of the bridge to the capital’s transportation network.
A blast and fire at Panama’s Bridge of the Americas left one person dead and others injured, prompting a major firefighting response at the canal crossing. The incident hit one of the country’s most important transport links near Panama City.
Panama will host the first High Seas COP from January 11 to 22, 2027, putting the country at the center of a key global ocean policy event. Preparations advanced after the latest meeting in New York.
Unesco has asked Panama to reassess the Puerto Barú port project in Chiriquí amid concerns over possible effects on Coiba National Park. The dispute has also escalated into court battles between the project’s promoters and environmental groups.
Puerto Barú rejected claims that its project affects Coiba National Park, saying the allegations do not reflect completed technical and institutional reviews. The company warned that the spread of such information could mislead the public.
A fuel tanker explosion near Panama City forced the closure of the Bridge of the Americas and prompted a large emergency response. Firefighters searched the area for a possible trapped person near the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal.
A fuel tanker exploded near a bridge by the Panama Canal, injuring several people and leaving one person missing. The blast raised fresh safety concerns around one of Panama’s most critical transport corridors.
Panama City will use treated water to irrigate municipal gardens and handle other maintenance work. The move supports more efficient water use and public space upkeep in the capital.