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The Alcaldía de Panamá will hold a free “Mujeres que trazan líneas” event at Soho Mall on March 28, featuring talks and health and wellness activities aimed at women.
Authorities announced lane reversals and an operational deployment of more than 700 units for Semana Santa, saying measures will be applied progressively based on vehicle volumes on affected routes.
Sebastián Guerra, 18, won the GTS Jr. season opener at the Autódromo de Panamá in his debut, driving an optimized Hyundai Veloster and sharing duties with Alejandro Huerta Franco.
Danna, 15, received a kidney transplant from a deceased donor after years on dialysis; surgeons repaired an aneurysm in the donor’s renal artery before using the organ.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission warned that China has sharply increased detentions of Panamanian-flagged ships, a move linked to a legal dispute over Panama’s terminal concessions and with potential trade implications.
The Ministry of Education completed two interventions in Coclé that it says bolster modern and safe school spaces, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve learning environments.
The US Federal Maritime Commission warned that intensified inspections and detentions of Panamanian-flagged ships appear aimed at punishing Panama after the transfer of Hutchison port assets, TVN reports. The warning raises concerns about operational and diplomatic impacts on Panama’s maritime sector.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission warned of possible actions against China after intensified inspections and detentions of Panama-flagged vessels, linking the measures to the transfer of Hutchison port assets.
The Legislative Assembly approved the use of the name “Guna Yala” nationwide after rejecting an Executive objection to Project 112, and returned the bill to the Executive.
A court has ordered provisional detention for a man accused of aggravated rape after an alleged mid-January 2026 assault of a 15-year-old in Narganá, Guna Yala. The case remains under investigation.
Firefighters have accused irregular budget transfers during the 2020–2024 administration. Officials say the current administration is cooperating and providing information for clarification.
Copa Airlines’ ALAS academy graduated 42 new commercial pilots in Panama, including 14 women (33%). The non-profit academy trains on Diamond aircraft as Copa plans to hire 350+ pilots.
The objections period for candidates to lead the Defensor del Pueblo has closed. Candidate interviews will begin Monday, March 30 at 9:30 a.m. in Salón Manuel Leneé (Salón Azul).
The IMA will hold agroferias on March 28–29; check the published list of sale points and purchase requirements before attending to buy discounted produce.
Panama will play two friendly matches against South Africa on March 27 and 31, with live coverage on TVN, TVMAX, TVN Pass and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel.
Cuban leader Díaz-Canel met with Panama’s Foreign Minister; Cuba’s Foreign Affairs official thanked Panama’s minister and the Panamanian delegation visited Panamanians detained in Cuba, according to the source.
Meals are being prepared to feed band members who will take part in 13 International Holy Week processions in Casco Antiguo, starting tomorrow, as part of logistical support for the events.
Authorities confirmed the body found in Potrero Grande, Panamá Oeste, is 28-year-old Alcibíades González; his car had been found abandoned in Peñas Blancas after he was last seen on March 19, 2026.
Panama’s CSS and the Panama City mayor’s office are partnering to digitalize services to cut waiting times; CSS HR leadership says the tools will help manage critical information to bolster primary care.
Panama is listed among more than 30 countries in a UK-published joint declaration condemning attacks on ships and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz; Panama’s government has not yet commented.