Foreign Minister Martínez-Acha Vásquez points out that although only one death has been confirmed, there are still several about whom nothing is known. The post Panama Tries to Free More than 30 Nationals Recruited Between the Russia and Ukraine War appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and the National Police dismantle an alleged criminal network that defrauded the DIASP. The post Alleged Corruption Ring that Defrauded the Directorate of Public Security Affairs: Six Panama Police Officers and Officials Arrested. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
This is the third time the United States (US) has forcibly detained a ship since it reinstated the blockade of Iranian ports on July 14. The post A Panamanian-Flagged Ship Attempting to Break the Blockade in Iran was Fired Upon by the US Military appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Panamanian Foreign Ministry reiterated its commitment to the protection and assistance of Panamanian citizens abroad. The post Panamanians in Colombia are Urged by the Foreign Ministry to Remain Vigilant and Follow Official Instructions. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The case remains under the monitoring of Panamanian authorities, who are making inquiries through official channels to ascertain the status of those detained and the progress of the legal proceedings in Cuba. The post The Wait of Seven Panamanians Detained in Cuba, Amidst Blackouts, Confinement, and Uncertainty appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Hegseth is no stranger to Panama as he had already visited the country in April 2025 to participate in the Central American Security Conference. The post The U.S. Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, Arrives in Panama on Wednesday. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Panama’s Baseball team is pictured below. Panama achieved a historic performance at Santo Domingo 2026: surpassing the 5 gold medal barrier by winning 8. The post By Winning Eight Gold Medals at the Central American and Caribbean Games, Panama Surpassed the Five-Gold-Medal Barrier. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Panama’s Baseball team is pictured below. Panama achieved a historic performance at Santo Domingo 2026: surpassing the 5 gold medal barrier by winning 8. The post By Winning Eight Gold Medals at the Central American and Caribbean Games, Panama Surpassed the Five-Gold-Medal Barrier. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Panamanian police officers from the National Border Service patrol by boat in the town of La Palma, in the Darién province, on August 9, 2026. The post Panama Reinforces Border Security after Attacks in Colombia. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Nearly 45 units from Panama, the United States, Argentina, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic participated this Sunday in air and sea assault simulations as part of the multinational exercise. Military personnel from 21 countries are testing their ability to operate together and respond to threats that could affect the security of the Canal. The post Panama and Allied Countries Simulate Air and Sea Assaults to Protect the Canal: It is Panamax 2026. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The implementation of “Steel Shield” marks a new chapter in strengthening border security between Panama and Colombia. The post Panama Activates Operation “Steel Shield” to Reinforce the Border with Colombia appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Edmar Camacho and Efraín Calvo returned safely after a complex consular assistance operation, the Foreign Ministry stated. The post Two Panamanians Return this Sunday After Crossing the War Zone in Ukraine appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Ministry of Government reported that the National Government has begun the transfer of materials… The post Six Homes in Río de Veraguas will be Built by the Panama Government Due to Weather Destruction appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Marcos Young, national executive director of Health Services and Benefits, highlighted that the initiative has marked a milestone in the CSS. The post Since the Creation of its Program 15 Years Ago CSS Reached 110 Liver Transplants in Panama appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Vietnamese citizens were apprehended at Tocumen Airport with counterfeit Japanese passports. They spoke neither Japanese nor English and had attempted to enter Mexico using fraudulent South Korean documents. The post Caught in Panama’s Tocumen International Airport: Vietnamese Nationals with Fake Japanese Passports appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The hearing for the reading of the sentence and the individualization of the penalty was set for August 20, at 8:30 in the morning. The post ‘My Daughter will not Return but Doris Franco’s Ex-Partner Sentenced for Femicide will Live Through True Hell’ appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The mother of the young Abimael Becerra requested the repatriation of her son’s remains from the Panamanian Foreign Ministry. The post Mother of Young Man from Colón who Died in the War asks to Repatriate his Remains from Russia appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Panamanian Adrián González Morán traveled back with consular assistance from the Panamanian Embassy in Moscow after suffering physical injuries in Russia. The post After an Injury and Being Discharged from Russian Military Forces, a Panamanian Returns Home from the War appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The new fuel prices will take effect on Friday, August 7. The new increase in fuel prices will be in effect until August 21. The post Starting this Friday Gasoline and Diesel Prices Rise Again in Panama appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The National Manito Ocueño Festival will once again celebrate its traditional peasant wedding this Saturday, one of its most representative activities. The post A Couple will Experience the Traditional Peasant Wedding: Manito Ocueño Festival appeared first on Newsroom Panama.