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CSS has added a fifth robotic surgery system, and the first procedures will be for prostate cancer patients. The expansion signals growing use of advanced surgical technology in Panama’s public health system.
Panama extradited a Cuban national to the United States to face sex trafficking, extortion, cyberstalking, and related federal charges. The case highlights Panama’s role in cross-border law enforcement and anti-trafficking cooperation.
Artisans in Panama City’s Casco Antiguo are seeking guarantees from the Ministry of Culture as restoration work advances around Plaza de Francia. The government says no evictions have been authorized and has promised ongoing dialogue.
Naos Island near the Panama Canal has shifted from a luxury development pitch to a symbol of abandonment, lawsuits, and security concerns. A stranded Fokker 100 on the Amador Causeway has become the most visible sign of the project’s collapse.
Toyota’s first fully electric model has arrived in Panama through Ricardo Pérez, with the bZ4X debuting at a new Costa del Este showroom. The launch signals growing momentum for electrified vehicles in the country’s mainstream auto market.
Qatar returns to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 seeking to improve on its difficult debut in 2022. With Akram Afif and Almoez Ali leading the way, the team will try to turn qualifying success into tournament results.
Ilya Espino de Marotta has been named the next administrator of the Panama Canal, taking over in October as the waterway faces drought pressure and global trade competition. Her leadership will be tested by water security, infrastructure planning and the canal’s long-term resilience.
Panama’s career diplomats are pressing the Foreign Ministry to explain staffing, rotation and pay practices they say favor political appointees over trained professionals. The dispute highlights long-running tensions over how the country’s diplomatic service is run.
Más Móvil will offer satellite mobile signal through a new alliance with Starlink, making Panama the first country in the region to launch the service. The rollout could improve connectivity in remote and hard-to-reach areas.
The Board of Directors of the Panama Canal Authority has appointed engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta as Administrator of the Panama Canal for the 2026–2033 term, exercising the powers granted to her by the Constitution of the Republic of Panama and the Organic Law of the Panama Canal Authority. This decision follows a national and … Continue reading “Panama Canal Board of Directors Appoints Ilya Espino de Marotta as Administrator for the 2026–2033 Term” La entrada Panama Canal Board of Directors A
Ilya Espino de Marotta’s career at the Panama Canal marks a major shift in a field long dominated by men. Her leadership also reflects the Canal’s growing focus on sustainability and long-term resilience.
A bus overturned on a wooded road in Colón, killing two people and injuring more than 10 others. The nighttime crash caused panic among passengers as they tried to escape in the dark.
Panama City Hall is advancing projects to recover public spaces in the capital, part of a broader effort to improve neighborhood life and urban mobility. The work highlights the city’s push to make parks, plazas and communal areas more functional for residents.
Panama observes Doctors’ Day every May 21 to honor the vocation and service of physicians across the country. The date also highlights the importance of strong health systems and preventive care.
Ilya Espino de Marotta has been named the Panama Canal’s new leader, becoming the first woman to hold the position. Her appointment is expected to preserve operational continuity while pushing for new business and logistics opportunities.
Panama has suspended electricity sales to Costa Rica as tensions rise over agricultural trade barriers and a long-running WTO dispute. The move adds energy policy to an already strained bilateral relationship.
Ilya Espino de Marotta has been named administrator of the Panama Canal, becoming the first woman to lead the institution in its 110-year history. Her appointment comes after a four-decade career across engineering, operations, and the expansion program.
Ángel Bethancourt and Yuberjen Martínez both made weight in Panama City, confirming their WBO Latin Flyweight title fight for Friday. The matchup pairs a homegrown Panamanian contender with a Colombian Olympic medalist.
Panama has launched a $312.3 million public-private project to rehabilitate, expand and maintain 192 kilometers of the Pan-American Highway West. The work is meant to improve mobility, road safety and freight transport between La Chorrera and Santiago.
Panama has named a veteran engineer as the first woman to lead the Panama Canal, a historic appointment for one of the country’s most important institutions. The move puts a technical expert in charge of a waterway central to Panama’s economy and global trade.