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Panama City will host an Inter-American telecommunications event on Thursday and Friday, marking the second time the Panamanian capital has welcomed the gathering. The meeting is expected to focus on concrete projects and regional cooperation in communications.
CK Hutchison is pressing ahead with expansion plans while its Panama Canal dispute moves through international arbitration. The case highlights the strategic and legal importance of Panama’s most critical shipping corridor.
A Panama-flagged ship was caught in a Russian drone strike on a Ukrainian port, underscoring the dangers facing commercial shipping in the Black Sea. The incident also highlights Panama’s outsized role in global maritime trade.
Azuero is nearing one year since authorities declared its water unsafe for human consumption, with residents still relying on rationing and temporary measures. The crisis highlights years of delayed action on contamination in the La Villa River.
Panama’s comptroller, Anel Flores, is under scrutiny after entering a Public Ministry proceeding and drawing criticism over other actions. The controversy has sparked a wider debate about who can rein in powerful state officials.
Panama’s new 2% tax on the first sale of newly built homes is splitting the housing sector, with builders saying the impact can be managed and housing advocates warning of higher prices and weaker investment.
Researchers in Coiba confirmed the first documented presence of juvenile lemon sharks in Boca Grande, revealing an important nursery habitat inside the national park. The discovery strengthens Coiba’s role as a benchmark for Panama’s coastal conservation.
Panama’s planned $273 million laptop purchase is drawing criticism from a new study that says mass device programs have not improved learning. The debate revives long-running questions about whether education spending should prioritize technology or measurable classroom results.
Panama’s political and institutional tensions deepened as auditors tied to a comptroller dispute were cited by prosecutors, while lawmakers, privacy concerns and a cyberattack added to the pressure. The episodes underscore growing friction between oversight bodies, the Assembly and public communication channels.
Ifarhu has started receiving academic and banking documents from university scholarship recipients with active benefits granted before 2026. The process runs through central and regional offices under scheduled calendars.
Panama’s Electoral Tribunal approved a $145,500 direct advertising contract for Sunday program China TV, including TV spots and social media placements. The deal was justified as a way to strengthen outreach to the Chinese-Panamanian community.
Chiriquí’s worsening unemployment is driving massive interest in Puerto Barú in David, where 20,000 résumés have already been submitted. The project has become a key symbol of job hope in a province facing heavy migration and job losses.
Panama and Paraguay shared the points in boys’ futsal at the 2026 South American Youth Games, with the host nation continuing its run at the regional event. The games are being held in Panama and broadcast on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and YouTube.
Panama’s National Assembly must choose a replacement for Electoral Tribunal magistrate Alfredo Juncá before his term ends in 2026. The appointment is drawing scrutiny because of the tribunal’s central role in the country’s elections.
Panama’s IV South American Youth Games 2026 are being broadcast through TVMAX, TVN Pass, and YouTube, with futsal among the featured events. The Panama vs. Paraguay matchup is part of the tournament’s regional sporting spotlight.
PedridosYa couriers in Panama suspended deliveries to demand higher rates, better conditions and a new negotiation process with the platform. The stoppage has disrupted service and reignited debate over digital work in the country.
Residents of Barrio Colón in La Chorrera say abandoned houses are being used by criminals as hiding places to carry out robberies. The situation has raised concern about safety in the neighborhood.
Panama’s National Assembly rejected a proposal to question Comptroller General Anel Flores through an 11-question list. The motion failed by a wide margin after he was granted floor courtesy in the chamber.
Retirees are visiting the Economy Ministry for accurate information about the Cepanim payment process after false rumors circulated. The MEF plans to activate the registration platform in April.
Panama’s family courts are under growing pressure as child-related cases make up a large share of the justice system’s workload. The debate centers on whether the courts can protect children quickly and carefully enough.