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Panama’s judo community is mourning Milvia Mendoza, president of the Panamanian Judo Federation, praised for promoting the sport nationally and across the Pan-American region.
Hugo Broos has welcomed Themba Zwane back into South Africa’s squad for two friendlies against Panama this month, presenting Panama with a test against a seasoned midfielder.
An IJF report says Milvia Mendoza has died; details are limited. Panamanians are said to be mourning, and authorities and media are expected to provide confirmation and further information.
U.S. Ambassador to Panama Kevin Cabrera married Panamanian Andrea Altamirano Duque in a Saturday ceremony that featured Panamanian cultural touches, including cumbia by Samy and Sandra.
The application period for Panama’s Defensoría del Pueblo closed with 35 candidates. Incumbent Eduardo Leblanc, ex‑magistrate Ángela Russo and substitute deputy Ricardo Valencia lead a debate shaped by records, controversies and politics.
Ranchers across Panama report a rise in organized livestock theft where stolen breeding animals are slaughtered and sold as meat, erasing evidence and weakening prosecutions.
Deputy Ronald De Gracia discusses his rise from a producer family to politics, fights over La Villa river contamination, anti‑livestock‑theft reform, stalled anti‑corruption measures, and his support for reopening a mine.
Panama’s banking sector reported about $125 million in attempted electronic frauds in 2025, with $20 million realized. Banks have stepped up monitoring and launched a national campaign to change user behavior.
Seven people were sentenced and seven others charged in a probe into a criminal network accused of stealing and legalizing cattle in Panama’s Azuero region, involving municipal employees and other officials.
Metro de Panamá will hold a public tender to select a private operator for the 662-space Villa Zaíta parking complex; lawmakers warn against privatization that reduces public benefit.
Venezuela beat the United States 3-2 to win the World Baseball Classic; Panama competed but fell short, prompting calls for better planning and development of its baseball program.
La Prensa reports that livestock theft in Panama has shifted from isolated incidents to a recurring threat that undermines rural livelihoods and strains institutional response.
The IMA will run agroferias on March 23–24 across several Panamanian provinces, selling basic food staples like rice, beans and pasta at modest prices; buyers must show their cédula.
Newsroom Panama’s “Your Morning Smile” post invites readers to email humorous photos to PanamaNewsroom@gmail.com for possible publication, encouraging community participation.
Panama will play two friendly matches against South Africa on March 27 and 31, with broadcasts on TVN, TVMAX, TVN Pass and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel at 12:00 and 12:30 p.m.
U.S. Ambassador Kevin Cabrera married Andrea Altamirano Duque at La Cresta on Saturday, with Panamanian cumbia legends Samy and Sandra Sandoval performing and Sandra sharing photos on Instagram.
Telemetro published the La Lotto and Pega 3 results for March 21, 2026. Players should verify tickets against the official Lotería Nacional publication and note the next draw schedule.
From 18 Nov 1840 to 31 Dec 1841, Panama briefly seceded as the State of the Isthmus, adopting a constitution and trade-focused laws before rejoining New Granada amid military pressure.
The Messenger published a feature titled “Panama Daily Life” (Mar 22, 2026) offering a look at everyday experiences in the Republic of Panama beyond its international role.
An APTOPIX photo package published by The Herald Journal offers visual snapshots of daily life in the Republic of Panama, illustrating everyday scenes and prompting deeper local reporting.