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Ilya Espino de Marotta is preparing to lead the Panama Canal Authority as water security becomes the canal’s top operational challenge. Former administrator Jorge Luis Quijano says the next phase will also test Panama’s logistics plans and climate resilience.
Ryan Castro delivered an energetic concert at Figali in Panama City, joined by Panamanian acts Kafu Banton and El Roockie. The show highlighted Panama’s role as a regional hub for Latin urban music.
The European Union is preparing sanctions against Iran after the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a route used for about 20% of global hydrocarbons. The disruption highlights how a regional conflict can ripple through energy markets and shipping worldwide.
Thomas Tuchel has named a surprise-heavy England squad for the World Cup, leaving out Alexander-Arnold, Palmer, Foden and Maguire. England will face Panama in Group L on June 27.
Air Europa has launched Air Europa ON, a broad service upgrade focused on cabin comfort, airport experience, punctuality and fleet maintenance. The changes are especially relevant for long-haul travelers connecting through Madrid-Barajas.
Ilya Espino de Marotta has been named administrator of the Panama Canal, taking over at a moment defined by water security concerns and logistics expansion. Her leadership will be closely watched as the canal balances national revenue, climate pressure, and global shipping demand.
A permanent IMA store has opened in Alcalde Díaz, offering residents lower-cost staples such as rice, beans, oil, sugar and pasta. The move adds a fixed option for families seeking affordable groceries in Panama district.
Spartan Race arrives in Panama for the first time on Sunday, May 24, with 10K and 5K obstacle-course formats at Autódromo Panamá in Chame. Organizers hope the event will grow into an annual fixture and draw competitors from across the region.
María Corina Machado arrived in Panama for a four-day visit that includes a public rally with Venezuelans and a meeting with President José Raúl Mulino. The trip highlights Panama’s role as a regional hub for Venezuelan exiles and democratic advocacy.
DNA has transformed science by revealing family relationships, tracing human ancestry, and confirming that all life shares a common past. Its impact reaches from private family histories to the study of evolution and ancient migration.
The University of Panama’s Faculty of Medicine reached its 75th anniversary, highlighting its role as the country’s first medical school and a key training center for health professionals. Its history tracks the expansion of medical education in Panama from premedicine classes to multiple health-science programs.
Marco Rubio called for a U.S.-backed “new Cuba” outside military control as Washington tightens sanctions on Havana. The move adds pressure on Cuba’s economy and signals more confrontation ahead.
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.
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.