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Panama’s president has publicly accused CK Hutchison’s Panama Ports Company of lying, escalating a dispute tied in reporting to weakening carrier profits amid geopolitical strain. Details remain limited as observers await official responses and potential regulatory or legal developments.
The Panama Canal Authority said it will permit uninterrupted vessel transits during its March–September 2026 maintenance program, aiming to prevent disruption to global shipping.
Sinolam International has launched World Bank arbitration after Panama revoked its gas‑plant licence, invoking protections under the Panama–Singapore Free Trade Agreement.
Hugo Broos named a 23-man South Africa squad for friendlies against Panama on March 27 and 31, stressing a return to the team’s core ‘DNA’ as he evaluates players and tactics.
Panama will play South Africa in two friendlies on March 27 and 31 after South Africa coach Hugo Broos named a 23-man squad and urged a return to the team’s ‘Bafana DNA.’
Costa Rica and Panama signed a rail cooperation deal tied to Panama’s border-bound train project, aiming to enhance trade, logistics and regional connectivity while prompting technical and regulatory follow-up.
Panamá Metro and Colón meet in a Béisbol Mayor 2026 match on Saturday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m.; the game will air on TVMAX and stream on TVN Pass and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel.
Panama’s president accused CK Hutchison’s Panama Ports Company of lying over an arbitration matter, while the Maritime Authority indicated recent developments could affect Panamanian-flagged ships, EIN Presswire reported.
Chiquita has begun a phased, limited restart of banana production in Changuinola, western Panama, following strike-related disruptions and a prior administrative move in June 2025.
Chiquita has begun a limited, phased restart of banana production in Changuinola, western Panama, after a nationwide strike disrupted supply, marking a cautious step toward recovery.
Cuban frontenis players will compete at the Panama Open 8 International 20-meter tournament, a mandatory stop as teams prepare for the world championship.
Cuba’s U-20 national football team has won another match while training in Panama, the report says; the wire brief did not include score or opponent details.
TVN 2 will broadcast Panamá Metro vs Colón on March 21 at 7:00 p.m. on TVMAX, TVN Pass and YouTube; recent coverage notes the last unbeaten team fell in Colón vs Veraguas.
Public Works Minister Luis Andrade will not appear before the National Assembly to answer questions about evictions tied to the Vía España expansion; lawmakers traded accusations and a spending dispute over school nutrition and prisoner food surfaced.
The National Assembly approved Bill 403 to prevent gambling addiction and tighten rules on digital operators, a move led by deputy Raúl Pineda that renews scrutiny of his earlier ties to the gambling sector.
Panamá Oeste and Chiriquí split a marathon doubleheader in the 50th Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol Infantil, forcing a decisive third game Friday at 9:00 a.m. in Caplitom.
Panama’s Canal-related stamps — from Canal Zone issues to early national issues — form a prized philatelic corpus that records technical, political and historical shifts around the Canal.
China has increased port inspections of Panamanian-flagged vessels after a Panamanian court voided contracts for two Canal ports run by HK-based CK Hutchison; Tokyo MOU data show a sharp rise in detentions this March.
Rising fuel and freight costs are driving up food production and import expenses in Panama, hitting items like garlic and raising concerns among farmers about squeezed margins and future price increases.
A La Prensa opinion piece spotlights Chiriquí’s regional pride and agricultural resilience, arguing that the province’s identity and hard work are central to its development.