Panama Misses Deadline in Canal Ports Dispute, Law360 Reports
Law360 reports that Panama missed a deadline in a dispute involving canal ports; details are sparse but the procedural lapse could speed legal or operational consequences.
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Law360 reports that Panama missed a deadline in a dispute involving canal ports; details are sparse but the procedural lapse could speed legal or operational consequences.
Former President Ricardo Martinelli says prosecutors accepted a criminal complaint he filed against digital outlet Foco alleging extortion and bribery; his team has filed over 12 complaints against the outlet.
gCaptain reports an increase in LNG shipments through the Panama Canal as shippers reroute to avoid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, raising operational and economic implications for Panama.
Panama will play two friendly matches against South Africa in Durban on March 27 and Cape Town on March 31 as part of preparations during the March FIFA window.
Telemetro reports Panama will roll out a digital driver’s license priced between $6 and $8; authorities will soon detail how to apply and the changes it will bring.
Panama is moving toward contactless electronic payments on the Metro and Metrobús, enabling bank cards and digital devices for fare payment and reducing reliance on cash.
FreshPlaza reports that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have pushed some shipping traffic toward the Panama Canal, increasing transits and raising operational and economic considerations for the waterway and Panama.
Port Technology reports a recent surge in inspections of Panama-flagged vessels at Chinese ports, a development with potential operational and reputational consequences for ship operators and Panama’s registry.
A newly reported tomb in Panama reportedly contains significant gold, prompting interest in what the find could reveal about past power structures; details and analysis are still pending.
Operation Trillizas led to arrests in Chiriquí as authorities dismantled a child pornography ring, with reporting also referencing Bocas del Toro. Official updates are expected.
A We Build Value piece lists the Panama Canal among global maritime choke points, underscoring the waterway’s strategic importance and the implications for Panama’s economy and logistics.
An American tourist in her 60s drowned at Las Lajas Beach in Chiriquí Province on March 18, 2026. Emergency crews attempted resuscitation but the victim did not survive.
Chiquita has restarted limited banana production in Panama as a trial ahead of restarting exports, testing readiness across cultivation and supply-chain operations.
An EIN Presswire report describes how a private vault facility in Panama City has become a discreet hub for global wealth protection, highlighting factors that draw international clients.
Panama’s first ecological road will connect Santa Rita Arriba and María Chiquita in Colón, banning heavy vehicles, setting a 40 km/h limit and adding 36 wildlife crossings.
Firefighters in Chiriquí say high temperatures and poor electrical installations are the main causes of structural and vehicle fires; authorities issued practical safety recommendations.
Atlas Vaults in Panama City has become a discreet center for private storage of precious metals, drawing investors who seek physical wealth protection in a dollarized, strategically located jurisdiction.
Newsroom Panama published a short “Your Morning Smile” post showing three images and inviting readers to send their own ‘funnies’ to PanamaNewsroom@gmail.com.
Specialists in Panama are on alert for a possible El Niño developing in the coming months. Authorities and communities are advised to monitor official updates and prepare for changing weather risks.
Residents of Naos in La Chorrera have been without potable water for over 15 days and are requesting emergency supply as the outage continues.