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Temporary concessions for Balboa and Cristóbal, awarded to Maersk and MSC affiliates in February 2026, include an extension clause; AMP is hiring legal advisers amid potential arbitration and planning for longer-term procurement.
Panama’s Casco Antiguo is set to host over 300,000 visitors for Semana Santa, with organizers forecasting more than $6 million in economic impact and extensive transport and security measures.
The Panama City Council approved a measure to charge for parking at Cinta Costera 3; tariffs will be published after the measure appears in the Gaceta Oficial, amid jurisdictional questions with the MOP.
Panama’s political scene saw a drop in presidential press conferences, The Boring Company decline a proposed Canal tunnel, heated debate over a mandatory bioethanol bill, and the start of interviews for the ombudsman post.
State-subsidized preferential-interest mortgages and mortgage-backed loan products like Banco General’s CasaCash are helping Panamanians access homeownership and liquidity while underscoring the need for informed financial choices.
Newsroom Panama has invited readers to submit “funnies” for a new community feature called “Your Morning Smile,” asking for photos or jokes via PanamaNewsroom@gmail.com.
Documents and testimony from Ricardo González de Mena illuminate how presidential commissions and technical teams created the legal and technical foundations for managing the Panama Canal watershed, though the individual behind a key constitutional clause remains unidentified.
Panama will host an International Film Festival April 9–12 featuring 40 films, including seven Panamanian titles, offering visibility for local filmmakers and cultural exchange.
Panama’s Ministry of Education, with support from the U.S. Embassy, has introduced a redesigned, more dynamic English curriculum for public schools, aiming to expand student opportunities.
Tourism associations are opposing draft Law 131, which would impose a $10 transit fee at Tocumen International Airport, warning it could harm Panama’s role as a regional travel hub.
Unpac held a ceremony recognizing retired Captains Bayardo Herrera and Germinal Sarasqueta for their contributions to Panama’s aviation and received a historical record of the country’s aviation.
EIN Presswire reports that members of the “Nuestra América” convoy were detained in the U.S. and Panama, including a Brazilian activist, Thiago, who was held in Panama City amid allegations of arbitrary detention and intimidation.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez received Panama’s Javier Eduardo Martínez-Acha in a diplomatic meeting reported March 26, 2026; officials stressed mutual regard but provided few specifics.
Dr. Marta Patricia Lengua, a respected physiatrist with a long public health career, serves as medical director of the CSS Centro Especializado de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación.
Panama’s government announced measures to address a fuel price rise, prompting calls from specialists for subsidies for agriculture and transport to limit impacts on producers and consumers.
Panamanians José “Chema” Caballero and Edmundo Sosa featured on MLB Opening Day 2026: Caballero opened the scoring in the Yankees’ shutout, and Sosa will play for the Phillies on March 28.
Río Indio basin communities have moved from passive observers to active participants in Canal-related planning, taking part in 200+ meetings and raising participation in resettlement talks to nearly 70%. The process uses IFC PS5 as a starting point and emphasizes protecting water security and livelihoods.
Panama’s government and transport operators agreed to keep passenger fares unchanged despite rising fuel prices, and will seek alternatives to cover higher operating costs.
Panama prepares for Holy Week from March 27–April 5, 2026, with religious brotherhoods, pilgrims and new processional floats, and remarks from Tourism Authority chief Gloria De León.
Acodeco has ordered a safety notice over possible malfunctions in certain Frigidaire and Frigidaire Gallery stoves sold in Panama; the alert covers serial numbers VF52200000–VF54399999 and 96 units acquired locally.