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Panama’s Government Commission has started interviewing 35 candidates for the post of Defensor del Pueblo. Lawmakers will later decide which nominees go to a final vote in the Plenum.
Panama will face South Africa in a March 31 friendly as part of its preparation for the 2026 World Cup. The match is drawing interest for kickoff and broadcast details, though the source does not list them.
Panama’s Secretariat of Energy says the delay in introducing a bioethanol fuel blend is not tied to the bill under debate in the National Assembly. The agency says the proposal is intended to create an updated legal framework for a gradual rollout.
Panama has created a new visa category for scientists, researchers and other highly skilled professionals, with a two-year provisional permit and a path to permanent residency. The government says the measure is meant to attract global talent and strengthen innovation in the country.
Panama observes Chinese Ethnicity Day on March 30, recognizing the history and contributions of the Chinese community to the country. The date highlights Panama’s multicultural identity and long-standing diversity.
The USS Nimitz has anchored in the Gulf of Panama, Reuters Connect reported. The source gives no further details on the carrier’s mission or how long it will remain there.
The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Nimitz anchored in the Gulf of Panama, highlighting the country’s strategic maritime position. The Reuters report did not provide details on the ship’s mission or length of stay.
A conflict in the Middle East has increased ship traffic through the Panama Canal, underscoring the waterway’s role as a key global trade route. The source does not give exact figures, but says the surge began during the month-long war.
Panama has attracted attention from NFL figures who visited several sites and took a private yacht tour in Panama Bay. The trip highlights the country’s appeal as a luxury tourism destination.
The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Nimitz has anchored in the Gulf of Panama, drawing attention to the country’s strategic maritime role. Reuters Connect did not provide details on the ship’s mission or how long it will remain there.
The USS Nimitz has anchored in the Gulf of Panama, drawing attention to Panama’s strategic maritime location near the canal. Reuters did not provide details on the ship’s mission or next movement.
Panama’s ATTT will suspend road works requiring lane closures on major routes from April 2 to April 6 to ease Semana Santa travel. The measure covers parts of the Pan-American Highway and several key avenues in and around Panama City.
Odila Castillo has formally denied any role in a public school contract in Panama district after a La Prensa Tal Cual item linked her to the process. Her reply asks the newspaper to publish the clarification in full under Panama’s right-of-reply law.
Panama’s 2026 holiday calendar is now available, giving residents an early look at the country’s national days off. The schedule can help with planning travel, work, and family time.
Work on the Rico Cedeño project has resumed after Panama’s Comptroller General approved the contract refrendo and a $2 million bond was paid. The $10.4 million-plus project now has a 12-month execution period.
The Panama Canal is seeing more traffic as the war in Iran shifts shipping patterns, but officials warn the current volume is not sustainable. The surge highlights both the canal’s strategic importance and its capacity limits.
MIDES has confirmed the official calendar for the second 2026 payment of its social programs in Panama. The ministry has not released the exact dates in the source text available.
Governments worldwide are rolling out subsidies, tax cuts and fuel caps as a Middle East conflict drives up oil and gas prices. The article highlights how Asia, Europe and Latin America are trying to blunt the economic shock.
The commander of U.S. Southern Command visited Panama to highlight security cooperation and joint efforts against drug trafficking. The trip underscored the countries’ close partnership in the Western Hemisphere.
Naturgy has added mechanized pruning equipment to improve preventive maintenance around Panama’s electricity distribution network. The company says the technology will expand coverage and push annual pruning work beyond 50,000 labor hours.