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Heavy rains in Panama forced the Juan Díaz River trash barrier to open, sending debris downstream and intensifying cleanup efforts in Panama City. Marea Verde says the system is designed to activate during high-flow conditions to protect the structure.
Panama is aiming to strengthen its position as a regional center for maritime law, with legal experts pointing to the country’s close ties between shipping operations and legal practice. The effort is focused on litigation, arbitration, and specialized disputes tied to international navigation.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is scheduled to visit Panama and Costa Rica, highlighting continued diplomatic ties with Central America. The trip adds to Panama’s role as a regional hub for international engagement.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is preparing for an official visit to Panama and Costa Rica, highlighting diplomatic ties between Israel and Central America. The trip underscores Panama’s role as a regional hub for international engagement.
Panama is in a seasonal transition with showers, cloud cover, and thunderstorms expected as a prevention notice remains in force through May 4. The unsettled weather can affect travel, commuting, and outdoor activities.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to visit Panama this week as part of a Central America trip. The visit highlights Panama’s role as a regional diplomatic hub.
Shipping companies are paying record sums to use the Panama Canal as disruption at the Strait of Hormuz pushes global trade onto new routes. The canal’s role as a strategic chokepoint is growing as carriers seek faster alternatives.
Archaeologists have completed the excavation of a 1,200-year-old elite tomb at El Caño Archaeological Park in central Panama. The find adds to one of the country’s most important pre-Columbian archaeological sites.
Panama City’s Amador Causeway is standing out for its spring sunsets, drawing attention to one of the capital’s most scenic waterfront spots. The area remains a popular destination for views, leisure, and tourism near the Panama Canal entrance.
Panama is preparing a reform of its public procurement law to speed up bidding, strengthen PanamaCompra, and require disclosure of final beneficiaries. Lawmakers are pressing for stronger transparency and fewer delays in state contracts.
A heated budget hearing in the National Assembly exposed the power of Panama’s sports federations, especially around baseball funding and oversight. Despite sharp clashes, lawmakers approved Pandeportes’ $18.5 million transfer.
El Caño in Natá de los Caballeros continues to reveal elite burials, gold ornaments and evidence of a complex ancient society in central Panama. Researchers and residents are now pushing for a museum to protect the finds and share the site’s history.
U.S. Ambassador Kevin Marino Cabrera said Huawei and similar firms are not reliable, tied visa decisions to national security, and pointed to deeper U.S.-Panama cooperation on cybersecurity and investment. He also said Panama alone must decide how to manage ties with China.
Panama’s port system posted a slight first-quarter decline, but the numbers hide a major reshuffling of cargo between terminals. Balboa and Cristóbal fell during a management transition, while several Atlantic ports grew sharply.
Ifarhu expects the first PASE-U 2026 payment in June after completing beneficiary validation with the Ministry of Education. The program will also restrict spending to education-related needs and add digital monitoring.
Bocas del Toro won its fifth Major Baseball League title with a seventh-game victory over Chiriquí, extending its modern era of success. Eduards Toló, who has now taken part in four championships with the province, delivered another defining moment in the final.
Panama’s World Press Freedom Day reflection highlights the link between independent journalism, transparency and democratic accountability. The piece calls for stronger protections against pressure on media and greater openness in public life.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will make a four-day official visit to Panama and Costa Rica this week. The trip highlights Panama’s role as a diplomatic partner and regional hub.
A proposal to extend preferential mortgage financing to second-hand homes is stirring debate in Panama over housing access, construction jobs and tax rules. The plan could help buyers while adding pressure on new housing projects.
Panama’s Third Chamber has set compensation in dietilenglicol cases at 25,000 balboas for moral damage while rejecting material damage claims. The rulings have prompted debate over whether the awards match Inter-American standards on full reparation.