Panama Braces for Afternoon Rain as Seas Stay Calm and UV Levels Rise
Panama is forecast to bring afternoon rain, favorable sea conditions on both coasts, and a high UV index. The mix calls for rain gear and sun protection.
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Panama is forecast to bring afternoon rain, favorable sea conditions on both coasts, and a high UV index. The mix calls for rain gear and sun protection.
Panama Canal fees have risen as global shipping is rerouted away from instability around the Strait of Hormuz. Panama says it is maximizing returns from the waterway as traffic increases.
Panama closed the IV South American Youth Games with a ceremony at Arena Roberto Durán that honored volunteers, athletes and organizers. Officials said the event left a legacy of infrastructure, experience and national pride.
Four people were killed when a passenger bus crashed in Chame, Panama Oeste province. The accident highlights ongoing road safety concerns on one of Panama’s busiest transport corridors.
Communities in Colón marched against the proposed Indio River dam, challenging a project the Panama Canal Authority says is urgent. The dispute highlights the clash between canal water needs and local opposition.
The Panama Canal Authority is defending the Indio River dam project after protests in Colón. The dispute highlights Panama’s ongoing tensions over water security, community impact, and canal operations.
Panama condemned a terrorist attack on the Pan-American Highway in southwestern Colombia and voiced solidarity with those affected. The response highlights Panama’s support for regional stability and security.
Panama’s Government Innovation Authority is investigating a cyberattack on Panama Emprende, the government platform used for business procedures. Officials said the impact was low, but the case raises fresh concerns about public-sector cybersecurity.
Panama condemned a deadly bombing on Colombia’s Pan-American Highway that killed at least 13 people and injured more than 30. The attack has intensified concern over violence tied to armed groups and trafficking routes in southwestern Colombia.
Panamanian authorities are investigating a cybersecurity incident involving Panama Emprende after alerts about a possible database leak on dark web forums. MICI is working with AIG on the review.
Four people died and one was injured in a traffic accident in the Cabuya sector of Chame, in Panama Oeste province. Firefighters said five adults were in the vehicle when the crash happened.
Panama beat Colombia 2-0 in the South American Youth Games baseball final to win gold at Juan Demóstenes Arosemena stadium. Abel Rodriguez threw seven shutout innings, and Luis Aranda’s two-run homer provided the decisive runs.
Farmers in Colón protested the Panama Canal’s Indio River reservoir plan, rejecting relocation and land impacts. The Canal Authority says the project is essential for water security.
AMP has allowed POTSA to keep operating at its Balboa concession while legal motions tied to a deadly fire are reviewed. The decision comes as safety concerns remain under scrutiny after the explosion and blaze near the Bridge of the Americas.
Azuero’s water crisis is nearing one year after contamination shut down key treatment plants and left many families dependent on tankers, wells, and bottled water. The emergency continues to expose drought, pollution, and infrastructure problems in Herrera and Los Santos.
Panama’s seasonal ocean current has disappeared after four decades, raising concerns about shifts in the Pacific waters that help define the country’s dry season. The change underscores how climate and marine patterns are evolving around the isthmus.
Panama has taken control of two strategic ports at the entrances to the Panama Canal after the Supreme Court ruled the concession unconstitutional. The move strengthens the country’s control over a vital global shipping corridor amid rising U.S.-China tensions.
Shipping companies are paying up to $4 million to cross the Panama Canal as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz drives more vessels toward the waterway. The spike highlights Panama’s role as a crucial backup route in global trade.
Panamanian security agencies are probing whether four fake drug shipments seized at ports are connected to a recent surge of homicides in Panama City. Forensic testing confirmed the cargoes contained no narcotics.
Panama’s femicide figures have remained alarmingly steady for a decade, despite the crime being formally recognized in 2013. Experts say stronger protection, better enforcement and social change are still urgently needed.