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Businesses are paying up to $4 million to move cargo through the Panama Canal as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global shipping. The surge highlights the canal’s role as a vital fallback route when another major chokepoint becomes uncertain.
Shipping companies are turning to the Panama Canal as a safer alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, even as transit costs climb into the millions. The rerouting highlights the canal’s role as a strategic link in global trade and a major factor in Panama’s economy.
Naturgy will carry out electric grid maintenance in Panama from April 27 to May 3 as part of a $630 million investment plan. The work is aimed at improving reliability, efficiency and network security.
The Ministry of Public Works will carry out intermittent closures on the Los Valles bridge in Chiriquí from April 27 to April 30. Drivers in the area should expect delays and plan alternate travel time.
A man in San Miguelito was ordered into preventive detention after allegedly threatening his mother and warning her to leave the home or face violence. The case underscores the serious legal response to domestic violence threats in Panama.
Recent convictions in several Panamanian provinces show that sexual violence against children and adolescents remains a serious national problem. Prosecutors are highlighting these cases as the justice system continues to pursue abuse crimes against minors.
President José Raúl Mulino awarded scholarships to vulnerable children in Los Santos through the “Abrazos del Futuro” program. The initiative supports education as part of Panama’s effort to combat child labor.
President José Raúl Mulino defended the appointment of Antonio Tercero González as Idaan director, saying he was chosen for his experience and ability. The administration also scrapped a decree regulating platform-based transport after listening to public input.
IMA says the picnic ham sold at the Naviferias will be 100% Panamanian, adding to its push to promote local food. So far this year, IMA stores have sold 48 million pounds of Panamanian rice.
President José Raúl Mulino announced that Israel’s president will visit Panama on May 6. The trip adds a new diplomatic engagement to Panama’s international calendar.
Panama City will host the Inn•kind FIEd LATAM 2026 summit from May 19 to 21, highlighting the country’s role as a regional center for academic innovation. The event places Panama at the center of higher education discussions in the Americas.
President José Raúl Mulino announced that Panama’s IMA will buy onion production from farmers in Natá, Coclé. The move is intended to support local growers and strengthen market access for a key agricultural crop.
The Sanitation of Panama project has reached 54% completion and includes 34 interconnection points across Panama City. Completion is expected in the second half of 2027.
San Miguelito’s regional health office launched the Americas Vaccination Week this Friday to encourage residents to complete Panama’s 25-vaccine immunization schedule. The campaign aims to strengthen prevention and raise awareness about routine vaccination.
Panama’s government will have the IMA buy Natá’s onion production to prevent losses for farmers. The move aims to support the agricultural sector and stabilize local harvest sales.
Panama and the Dominican Republic are highlighting closer investment ties as part of broader efforts to attract capital and strengthen their regional economic profiles. The push reflects the growing importance of nation branding in Latin America’s competition for foreign investment.
Panama is introducing new immigration rules aimed at attracting scientific researchers and skilled professionals. The policy is part of a wider effort to strengthen innovation and support economic diversification.
Businesses are paying premium prices to move cargo through the Panama Canal as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz push shipping toward safer alternatives. The shift underscores Panama’s central role in global trade.
Animal welfare officials inspected a home in David, Chiriquí, after complaints about more than 100 dogs and cats being kept in poor conditions. The case highlights growing local concern over animal welfare and neighborhood health.
President José Raúl Mulino led a cabinet meeting in Los Santos focused on the water crisis in Azuero and urgent responses for the region. The government is prioritizing problems that require immediate action.