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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.
Panama will unveil its 2026 World Cup squad on May 26 as the national team begins final preparation for three high-profile friendlies. Fernando Arce also pointed to the growing use of the Burunga high-performance center as a key part of the buildup.
Panama’s canal has named a veteran engineer as its first female leader, a historic appointment for the country’s most important waterway. The move highlights both operational continuity and a symbolic shift in one of Panama’s key institutions.
Panama has appointed the first woman to lead the Panama Canal as the strategic waterway faces mounting pressure from water shortages and global trade demands. The move is both historic and operationally significant for the country.
Ilya Espino de Marotta has become the first woman to lead the Panama Canal, taking office as the waterway faces its biggest long-term challenge: securing enough water to operate. Her first major test is Rio Indio, a key project tied to Canal operations and domestic supply.
Ilya Espino de Marotta reaffirmed continuity in the Panama Canal’s strategy, highlighting Río Indio, the logistics corridor and new business opportunities. Her remarks also emphasized the importance of the canal’s autonomy as a pillar of long-term management.
Manuel Neuer is back in Germany’s 2026 World Cup squad after ending his international retirement, creating fresh uncertainty over who will start in goal. The move puts pressure on Hoffenheim’s Oliver Baumann and reshapes Germany’s tournament plans.