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Panama condemned recent attacks on Bahrain and voiced support for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. The statement reflects Panama’s broader interest in maritime security and free navigation.
The United States and five Latin American countries accused China of politicizing trade by tightening controls on Panamanian-flagged ships. The dispute comes amid rising tension over Panama’s ports and the strategic role of the Panama Canal.
Panama’s Wednesday National Lottery draw for April 29, 2026, drew public attention as players awaited the day’s winning numbers. The event remains a familiar fixture in the country’s lottery schedule.
IFARHU is continuing the document reception process for the 2026 General Scholarship Competition, with more than 29,000 students required to submit paperwork. The step is key for applicants seeking education support in Panama.
Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is pushing more energy shipments toward the Panama Canal, raising traffic, congestion and transit costs. The spike highlights the canal’s role as a vital alternative route in global trade.
U.S. troops in Panama completed a combat water survival assessment during jungle operations training. The exercise is designed to improve readiness for difficult tropical terrain and waterways.
Service members in Panama added a Combat Water Survival Assessment to Jungle Operations Training Course, reinforcing readiness for tropical and water-related hazards. The exercise reflects the importance of survival skills in harsh operational environments.
U.S. troops training in Panama completed a Combat Water Survival Assessment as part of Jungle Operations Training Course. The exercise was designed to improve readiness for demanding tropical and water-crossing conditions.
U.S. soldiers in Panama completed a Combat Water Survival Assessment during Jungle Operations Training to sharpen readiness in tropical conditions. The exercise added water survival skills to jungle warfare preparation.
A Combat Water Survival Assessment in Panama added realism to the Jungle Operations Training Course, helping service members build readiness for tropical operations. The exercise combined water survival skills with jungle training in a demanding environment.
Service members in Panama completed a Combat Water Survival Assessment during the Jungle Operations Training Course, reinforcing readiness for tropical and riverine conditions. The training highlights the country’s role as a demanding environment for military preparation.
A potable water leak in Colón is damaging several homes and creating hazardous conditions for residents. The case comes as Panama City continues to face water shortages, underscoring wider strain on the country’s water system.
Panama’s police chief confirmed a rise in homicides in April and said authorities are reinforcing operations with patrols and drones. The move aims to strengthen public safety and respond to the increase in violent deaths.
President José Raúl Mulino met with Realizando Metas deputies to review national priorities, including drinking water, roads, agriculture, and fuel support. The discussions point to a coordinated push on public services and cost-of-living relief.
Panamanian authorities arrested 24 people in eastern Panama district neighborhoods during a joint anti-drug operation targeting a microtrafficking network. The case also involved seizures of drugs and cash, with investigators flagging sales near schools.
U.S.-China tensions have flared again after Chinese authorities briefly detained Panama-flagged ships in Chinese ports, prompting a sharp response from Washington. The dispute highlights Panama’s outsized role in global shipping and the geopolitical weight of its maritime registry.
Panama is taking part in the 24th Week of Vaccination in the Americas, a regional campaign led by the Pan American Health Organization. The initiative underscores the importance of vaccines and the push to close immunization gaps across the region.
A familiar slogan about Panama’s foreign policy is being reevaluated in light of modern geopolitics, where infrastructure, data, and economic pressure shape power. The argument calls for alliances guided by strategy, not passive neutrality.
China has rejected a U.S. statement backing Panama over detained Panamanian-flagged ships, calling the position groundless. Beijing says the inspections are normal procedures under Chinese law.
China has accused the United States of hypocrisy after Washington raised concerns about Panama’s sovereignty. The exchange highlights Panama’s continuing importance in global trade and geopolitics.