The latest, verified reporting on events across Panama and beyond. This section covers breaking stories, developments, and essential daily news.
Arizona State University is sending its largest-ever dental brigade to Panama, where students and faculty will provide care and preventive services. The trip combines hands-on training with public health outreach.
The Bridge of the Americas has been a crucial link between Panama City and the interior for more than 60 years, but its history includes several closures caused by major incidents. One of the earliest occurred in 1971, when a bus fell from the bridge.
Panama’s ports have become a key point of tension in a dispute between CK Hutchison and Maersk, highlighting the country’s role in global shipping. The conflict underscores the strategic and economic importance of Panama’s port infrastructure.
Fuel prices in Panama are rising as Middle East tensions lift global energy costs. The increases are expected to affect consumers, transport, and business operating expenses.
A Hong Kong company has opened arbitration against Maersk over a Panama ports takeover, putting a major maritime deal under legal scrutiny. The dispute highlights how important Panama’s port system is to global shipping and investment.
Jorge Isaac Guevara, a respected Panamanian journalist, broadcaster, and presenter, has died. He was remembered as one of the country’s great voices in radio and media.
Hogar Bolívar is receiving structural improvements as the facility works to continue caring for more than 700 older adults. Several companies are helping support the upgrades.
ENSA is upgrading its service with smart grid technology designed to speed up outage response, cutting some incident handling times from 20 minutes to 3. The change is part of a broader effort to improve electrical reliability in northeastern Panama.
Panama’s public contracting rules are facing fresh criticism over allowing companies linked to corruption to remain eligible for state bids. The debate is now turning toward automatic bans, stronger oversight and stricter standards for rehabilitation.
Panama’s National Lottery held the April 7, 2026 La Lotto and Pega 3 draw, drawing attention from players checking their tickets. Interest now turns to the next scheduled lottery round.
Panama’s strategic role in global trade is again under scrutiny as geopolitical tensions and fuel market swings hit the country’s economy. The commentary argues that sovereignty and the Canal’s neutral transit rules deserve renewed debate.
IFF Panama’s Primera Mirada fund has chosen four finalists from 13 submissions for its 10th edition. The invitation-only screenings on April 10 and 11 will focus attention on identity-themed film projects.
CK Hutchison has filed an arbitral claim against Maersk over Panama terminals, bringing a major port dispute into formal arbitration. The case highlights Panama’s strategic role in global shipping and logistics.
IFF Panama’s Su Mirada program is spotlighting women directors with films that explore motherhood in less traditional ways. The selection underscores the growing visibility of female voices in Panama’s film scene.
A deadly explosion near a Panama Canal bridge triggered an emergency response in a strategically important area. The incident raised immediate safety concerns around one of Panama’s most critical infrastructure corridors.
An explosion near a bridge crossing the Panama Canal killed one person and injured two firefighters, prompting an emergency response near a critical national landmark.
A fuel tanker explosion damaged a bridge over the Panama Canal, killing one person and injuring two firefighters. The fire raised fresh concerns about safety around one of Panama’s most critical transport routes.
Panama’s Administration Prosecutor has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a resolution that removed San Miguelito’s control over garbage collection and related revenue. The case could shape municipal authority over a vital public service.
A fuel tanker exploded under the Bridge of the Americas in Panama on Monday, killing one person and injuring two others. The fire disrupted a major route near the Panama Canal and raised safety concerns around a key national landmark.
CK Hutchison’s Panama business is moving to arbitration over Maersk’s takeover of two ports near the Panama Canal. The dispute centers on strategically important infrastructure tied to global shipping.