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Archaeologists at El Caño have unearthed a roughly 1,200‑year‑old elite tomb filled with gold objects decorated with bats and crocodiles, offering new evidence on power and identity in pre‑Hispanic Panama.
A TravelMole report says a new rail deal between Costa Rica and Panama is being viewed as a step toward regional integration, with potential benefits for trade, travel and connectivity.
Hugo Broos says two friendlies against Panama will give Mexico the regional, physical tests it needs to prepare for an upcoming tournament, grouping Panama with similar Central American-style opponents.
Three officials acquitted in the “diablos rojos” indemnity case—Nicolás Brea, Ventura Vega and Jorge Ricardo Fábrega—now hold influential posts in President Mulino’s government, renewing scrutiny over the 2009–2014 transport indemnity program and its legal twists.
Panama’s National Assembly is advancing bills to create several new corregimientos, including Punta Alegre in Darién, prompting concerns about fiscal costs, electoral impacts and lack of technical planning.
Panama’s new-car registrations rose to 60,233 in 2025, driven by SUVs, expanded financing and greater market share for Chinese brands; ADAP projects ~63,000 sales in 2026 while flagging regulatory and infrastructure challenges.
An Arctic-driven advance of spring is disrupting the breeding timing of a coastal bird that flies about 30,000 km annually, a change that could affect migratory patterns and coastal ecosystems relevant to Panama.
A weekend of high-profile weddings in Panama — including a mass ceremony in Playa Veracruz and a gala at the U.S. embassy — was followed by a fire-service drill that was initially reported as a real accident.
The Caja de Seguro Social (CSS) will make the first 2026 permanent bonus payment to eligible retirees in the second half of April: $50 in April, followed by $50 in August and $40 in December.
A businessman who admitted paying bribes recently played a prominent role in a traditional Panamanian celebration, prompting debate about political choices that normalize corruption and erode accountability.
Panama’s National Assembly has summoned Education Minister Lucy Molinar for March 25 to answer 16 questions on school infrastructure, modular classrooms and budget execution, including a focused inquiry into the Colegio Elena Chávez de Pinate.
Deputy Alexandra Brenes says Senniaf dismissed officials after a report on irregularities in shelters was presented to the agency; leadership has changed and inspections continue.
ENSA will carry out preventive electrical maintenance across Panama from March 23–28, potentially causing temporary outages; customers should check the company’s interruption page and enter their NAC.
Newsroom Panama’s “Your Morning Smile” invites readers in Panama to submit short, humorous items to PanamaNewsroom@gmail.com for a light daily feature on the site.
A newly examined gold-rich burial at El Caño in central Panama offers fresh insights into how pre-Columbian authority was displayed and remembered, highlighting the social importance of elite tombs.
Fundación Sus Buenos Vecinos is expanding merit-based scholarships to help Panamanian students recover from pandemic-era learning losses that affected over 800,000 pupils and risk long-term income declines.
An opinion piece in La Prensa argues Panama has world-class logistics and financial assets but lacks sustained commercial training and service culture, limiting broader economic gains.
Panama has joined the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, backing efforts to track, identify and reunite thousands of children reportedly forcibly transferred from Ukraine.
Asia Sentinel reports a dispute between a firm linked to Li Ka-shing and Panama over canal-linked ports. The disagreement could affect investment and operations pending further details.
Cuba’s extensive blackouts highlight the risks of heavy thermal dependence. Panama can strengthen energy security by expanding hydropower, integrating renewables, and diversifying its matrix.