The latest, verified reporting on events across Panama and beyond. This section covers breaking stories, developments, and essential daily news.
Panama’s updated National Atlas will go online in 2026, bringing together 60 years of cartographic history and a decade of new data. The digital edition will add expanded coverage of health, climate, seismic risk and recent census results.
Estevis López’s second-half impact for Veraguas United turned a semifinal night into a breakout moment for one of Panama’s most exciting teenagers. His rise also highlights how the LPF can better promote young stars to grow the local game.
Panama’s emerging political movements have until December 31, 2027, to gather the signatures needed to become parties and compete in the 2029 elections. The deadline is already shaping strategy for groups such as UNE, ACI, PHN and RADIX.
Colón is hosting the 13th edition of the Centroamérica Cuenta Festival, bringing a regional cultural program to one of Panama’s most important provinces. The event adds literary visibility to a city and province better known for commerce and the canal.
ENA Sur has opened the Hipódromo interchange on the Corredor Sur, adding new traffic connections for eastern Panama City. The remaining Costa del Este phase will complete the wider four-ramp project.
Trump and Xi staged a meeting of equals in Beijing, but the economic realities point to dependence rather than parity. China’s growth model still relies on foreign demand, especially from the United States.
Panama will unveil its 26-player squad ahead of a World Cup warm-up against Brazil on May 31. The friendly will be broadcast widely across TV, radio, and streaming platforms in Panama.
Panama has relaunched a multimillion-dollar plan to buy laptops for students, but the bigger question is whether the investment will improve learning. The debate now centers on evidence, costs, and whether schools need better infrastructure and support more urgently.
Martín Torrijos’ new UNE platform is already drawing scrutiny in Panama, with reactions centered on the need to avoid old political habits and prioritize citizens. The launch highlights continuing voter demand for transparency and a cleaner style of politics.
Panamanian prosecutor Patricia Ossa was shot and killed in Pueblo Nuevo on Monday night, and one person has been detained as investigators begin their work. The case is drawing attention because it targets a Public Ministry official assigned to homicide and femicide investigations.
Neymar has been recalled to Brazil’s World Cup squad after more than two years away, joining Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha in Carlo Ancelotti’s 26-man list. The move raises the stakes for Brazil as it chases a sixth world title.
Panama’s Canal is once again at the center of sovereignty debates after a new U.S. security agreement and earlier U.S. remarks stirred public concern. The country’s history with the Canal continues to shape how Panamanians view foreign military involvement.
President José Raúl Mulino met with Michelle Bachelet in Panama City as the former Chilean leader campaigns for UN secretary-general. Their talks focused on regional security, migration, and the Panama Canal.
Panama is expanding its concept of security to include the digital systems that keep trade and government services running. The new cybersecurity push reflects the country’s growing dependence on trusted data infrastructure.
AI is pushing Panama’s universities to redesign teaching, evaluation, and academic policy. The shift is reshaping the role of professors and the skills students need for the job market.
Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are renewing attention on Panama’s canal neutrality model and the country’s role in global shipping. The crisis also raises concerns for trade, fuel costs, and the stability of maritime routes worldwide.
A man accused in the E-Tax 2.0 case has been ordered held in provisional detention over an alleged fraud that prosecutors say cost Panama’s tax authority more than $500,000. The investigation, which began in 2023, already has seven people charged.
President José Raúl Mulino met with Michelle Bachelet to discuss the UN’s role amid rising geopolitical crises. The meeting also highlighted Panama’s interest in multilateral diplomacy and global governance.
ITSE has opened a public contest to appoint a new educational manager for the 2025-2029 term after the resignation of Milena Gómez. The selection process runs through June and includes academic, professional, interview, and essay evaluations.
A 73-year-old U.S. citizen was detained in Puerto Armuelles, Chiriquí, and placed in provisional detention as Panama prepares for a possible extradition request from Oklahoma. He is wanted over alleged money laundering and foreign corruption offenses linked to bribes in Panama and Mexico.