The latest, verified reporting on events across Panama and beyond. This section covers breaking stories, developments, and essential daily news.
A We Build Value piece lists the Panama Canal among global maritime choke points, underscoring the waterway’s strategic importance and the implications for Panama’s economy and logistics.
An American tourist in her 60s drowned at Las Lajas Beach in Chiriquí Province on March 18, 2026. Emergency crews attempted resuscitation but the victim did not survive.
Chiquita has restarted limited banana production in Panama as a trial ahead of restarting exports, testing readiness across cultivation and supply-chain operations.
An EIN Presswire report describes how a private vault facility in Panama City has become a discreet hub for global wealth protection, highlighting factors that draw international clients.
Panama’s first ecological road will connect Santa Rita Arriba and María Chiquita in Colón, banning heavy vehicles, setting a 40 km/h limit and adding 36 wildlife crossings.
Firefighters in Chiriquí say high temperatures and poor electrical installations are the main causes of structural and vehicle fires; authorities issued practical safety recommendations.
Atlas Vaults in Panama City has become a discreet center for private storage of precious metals, drawing investors who seek physical wealth protection in a dollarized, strategically located jurisdiction.
Newsroom Panama published a short “Your Morning Smile” post showing three images and inviting readers to send their own ‘funnies’ to PanamaNewsroom@gmail.com.
Specialists in Panama are on alert for a possible El Niño developing in the coming months. Authorities and communities are advised to monitor official updates and prepare for changing weather risks.
Residents of Naos in La Chorrera have been without potable water for over 15 days and are requesting emergency supply as the outage continues.
Firefighters have been working for four days to extinguish a blaze at Reserva Forestal La Yeguada in Veraguas, with operations ongoing and impacts still being assessed.
OneFootball reported that Paniagua scored twice as Costa Rica defeated Panama. The result raises questions about Panama’s form and selection ahead of future regional fixtures.
A vegetation fire was reported March 18 in Los Andes #2, San Miguelito. Authorities have advised drivers and nearby residents to exercise caution while the situation is monitored.
The Social Security Fund (CSS) has filed a criminal complaint over alleged medicine thefts in Chiriquí and is investigating while implementing the SALMI tracking system in 32 units to prevent future losses.
The Strait of Hormuz disruption has pushed global freight and tanker rates higher. Panama could face modest cost pressure on imports but may gain cargo volume as shipping routes are reconfigured.
The IMA will hold agroferias in Panama on March 18–19, opening at 8:00 a.m. both days and offering quality products at accessible prices.
A 61-year-old American tourist, Tiffany Rau, drowned at Las Lajas Beach in Chiriquí despite resuscitation efforts; authorities are investigating amid recent strong-wave warnings.
A CK Hutchison unit says Panama failed to respond to a lawsuit over a ports seizure, while Panamanian authorities have issued rebuttals and administrative filings, the report says.
Panama’s Ministry of Culture is offering a full scholarship for a three‑month film course at the Asian Academy of Film & Television in India, opening opportunities for Panamanian filmmakers to gain international training.
Panama authorities dismantled a child pornography network in Bocas del Toro, arresting five people and seizing 40 electronic devices. The case is part of a wider, multi-year effort against child sexual exploitation across provinces.
