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Panama welcomed the USS Nimitz in Panama Bay, with officials framing the rare visit as a sign of strong bilateral ties and shared security goals. The U.S. said the deployment supports cooperation on disaster response, anti-drug efforts and regional stability.
Panamanian authorities arrested five people in Operation Rasco after dismantling a network accused of stealing banking data and causing more than $500,000 in losses. The case was handled in Panama and Chiriquí provinces.
Veraguas lost 6-4 to Chiriquí in 11 innings as Fedebeis sanctions continued to ripple through the 2026 National Major Baseball Championship. Los Santos also responded with a 7-4 win over Chiriquí Occidente.
CSS reported a violent incident at the Manuel Ferrer Valdés Polyclinic in Calidonia, where a person damaged doors and windows in the Pharmacy and Medical Records areas. No injuries were reported, and the suspect was detained and handed over to authorities.
Panama’s traffic director said higher fuel costs should not be passed on to passengers, while authorities evaluate possible subsidies for transport operators. The review comes as officials note that about 45,000 of roughly 70,000 transportists have plates up to date.
Portobelo will hold its Holy Week activities as scheduled, including the procession of the Black Christ through the historic town this Wednesday. The event is expected to draw devotees from across Panama.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will make an official visit to the United States in late April, highlighting historic ties and current bilateral relations. The trip comes as the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of its independence.
Panama beat South Africa 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up in Cape Town, capitalizing on set-piece defending errors. The win gives Panama an encouraging boost in its 2026 preparation.
Customs inspectors in David retained undocumented merchandise, including Vital Honey packets and industrial tools, after finding no proof of tax payment. The cases were sent to the DPFA for investigation.
Panama’s National Assembly has sent bill 391 on the right of reply back to first debate for further review in the Commission on Government. The move delays the proposal while lawmakers examine its articles more closely.
Panama drew 1-1 with South Africa in an international friendly at Cape Town Stadium. The result offered both teams a useful test ahead of future fixtures.
South Korea’s president says the government could use emergency economic powers if Middle East tensions worsen and threaten energy imports. Seoul is already expanding fuel tax cuts, reserve swaps and a supplementary budget response.
The World Food Programme says the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz blockade are delaying 70,000 tons of food aid for crisis-hit countries. Afghanistan is among the hardest affected operations, with longer routes and higher costs now needed.
The Panama City Mayor’s Office says Mercado de Mariscos will close its sales area on April 6 for deep cleaning, with restaurants reopening at 1:00 p.m. Normal hours return on April 7.
UNHCR says more than 200,000 people crossed from Lebanon into Syria in late March, including Syrians returning home and Lebanese fleeing the war. The agency warns that funding shortages could limit support for exhausted families arriving with little left.
Claims of a China-linked crackdown involving Panama are drawing attention, but the reporting says the evidence is thin. The episode underscores how sensitive the Panama Canal is to global geopolitics.
Panama is forecast to face intense heat and a high heat index this Tuesday, with isolated showers and more cloud cover in Caribbean mountain areas. Conditions may change quickly in some parts of the country.
A commentary proposes a Panama-like canal in Oman to reduce shipping risks in the Persian Gulf, citing the Panama Canal as a historic model. The piece is speculative and uses Panama mainly as an example of trade infrastructure.
ICIJ is marking ten years since the Panama Papers leak with a retrospective on the investigation that reshaped global debates over secrecy and accountability. The anniversary keeps Panama linked to one of journalism’s most influential international exposés.
The USS Nimitz has reportedly visited Panama waters for the first time in 50 years, highlighting the country’s strategic maritime importance. The source offers few operational details, but the event stands out as a rare naval presence near the Panama Canal region.