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CK Hutchison’s Panama unit has opened arbitration against Maersk over a takeover involving two strategic ports near the Panama Canal. The dispute highlights the commercial importance of Panama’s port infrastructure.
Panama’s Labor Minister questioned a company’s safety practices after a worker died in an accident at Puente de las Américas. The case has raised concerns about subcontracting and responsibility for workplace protection.
Nicaragua released 845 endangered paslama hatchlings into the Pacific as part of a seasonal conservation effort at two major turtle refuges. The move highlights ongoing protection efforts during the country’s annual arribada season.
Luis “Manotas” Mejía has suffered an injury, and Nacional has issued a statement on his condition. The setback has drawn attention in Panama because of his importance to club and national team football.
IFF Panama will close with “Milly, Queen of Merengue,” a film about four-time Latin Grammy winner Milly Quezada and her rise through perseverance and talent. The selection spotlights regional music culture on the festival’s final night.
A redesign of Panama’s Fourth Bridge has added major costs and delays, leaving the capital vulnerable when crossings over the Canal are disrupted. The latest closure near the Bridge of the Americas has renewed criticism of the project’s handling.
Ten years after the Panama Papers, Panama remains tied to a global offshore secrecy scandal that exposed deeper problems of inequality and weak accountability in Latin America. The leak’s legacy endures as a symbol of how trust in institutions can be undermined when wealth and power follow different rules.
A Panamanian filmmaker is using Culebra Cut to explore the country’s canal-era history as U.S. military exercises return to former bases in Panama. The project connects the canal’s strategic importance with enduring questions of sovereignty and memory.
Panama’s Public Ministry is investigating the tanker fire on the Bridge of the Americas to determine whether there may be criminal responsibility. The case highlights the safety risks tied to hazardous cargo on one of the country’s most important crossings.
Panamanian filmmaker behind Culebra Cut is highlighting the urgency of a story that connects the Panama Canal’s history with current U.S. military exercises on former bases. The film taps into enduring debates over sovereignty, memory, and Panama’s strategic role.
Panamanian director J. Oskura Nájera is positioning Culebra Cut as an urgent film amid U.S. military exercises on former bases in Panama. The documentary ties the canal’s legacy to ongoing questions of sovereignty and foreign presence.
A fire at the Bridge of the Americas affected an area operated by a subtenant within a concession granted by Panama’s Maritime Authority. The incident highlights the layered management structure behind strategic infrastructure in the capital.
A tanker exploded near the Bridge of the Americas in Panama City, sparking a major fire close to a critical Panama Canal crossing. Firefighters responded as authorities confirmed the blaze.
CK Hutchison has taken Maersk to arbitration after Panama forced the conglomerate out of two canal-linked port operations. The dispute underscores the strategic importance of Panama’s port infrastructure to global shipping.
Panama’s Attorney General’s Office says an AAUD resolution on garbage collection in San Miguelito is illegal, while the municipality seeks to have it annulled. The legal dispute puts waste service management in one of the country’s most populated districts under review.
A large explosion seen beneath a bridge near the Panama Canal has drawn attention to one of the country’s most sensitive infrastructure zones. The incident underscores the importance of security and safety around the canal corridor.
Airlines in Panama are urging passengers to arrive early at the airport as traffic congestion caused by the Bridge of the Americas closure disrupts travel in Panama City. Copa Airlines recommended arriving up to three hours ahead at Tocumen International Airport.
Heavy traffic in Panama Oeste forced students and commuters to leave home earlier than usual, disrupting daily routines across the province. The congestion highlights ongoing pressure on the road network linking the area with Panama City.
Panama’s capital city hall held a preventive health day at its Hatillo headquarters for workers, visitors, and taxpayers on World Health Day. The event offered medical screenings, dental checks, eye exams, vaccinations, and nutrition support.
Panamanian athletes were received at the presidential palace ahead of the 2026 South American Youth Games. Panama will host the event from April 12 to 25, 2026.