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Panama’s transport authority warned bus drivers they will face suspension of their operating quota if they charge above the established fare. The move comes as officials intensify enforcement after traffic chaos in Panama Oeste.
Specialized Panamanian authorities are inspecting the Bridge of the Americas after a nearby fire affected part of its structure. The results, expected later today, will determine whether the bridge can reopen safely.
Panama’s National Assembly could elect the next Defensor del Pueblo in the coming hours, following majority and minority reports. The decision will determine who leads the country’s human rights ombudsman office.
Authorities closed a bridge over the Panama Canal after an explosion raised concerns about possible damage. Officials are now assessing the crossing’s condition and the impact on traffic in the area.
A truck explosion killed one person and forced the closure of a bridge over the Panama Canal. The incident disrupted a key transportation link in Panama.
Isidro Carbonell has been ratified by the National Assembly’s Credentials Committee to lead Panama’s National Charity Lottery. The appointment puts him in charge of one of the country’s most recognizable public institutions.
A bridge over the Panama Canal was closed after a truck explosion killed one person, disrupting a critical transportation link near the waterway. The incident raised immediate safety concerns in a strategically important area.
A bridge over the Panama Canal was closed after a truck explosion killed one person. The shutdown disrupted a critical crossing in one of Panama’s most important transport areas.
POTSA has linked the Bridge of the Americas explosion to a subtenant operating inside its concession in La Boca. The case has revived scrutiny of the company’s long-running terminal concession and its relationship with the Maritime Authority.
A massive explosion was seen beneath a bridge near the Panama Canal, raising immediate attention in a corridor vital to the country’s infrastructure and trade. The incident stands out because of the canal’s central role in Panama’s economy and transportation network.
A Panamanian filmmaker says Culebra Cut is especially urgent as U.S. military exercises take place on former bases in Panama. The timing has renewed attention on the canal’s history, sovereignty, and the country’s memory of the U.S. presence.
A fuel tanker explosion in Panama’s La Boca sector killed one person and injured others, prompting an emergency response and an ongoing investigation. Panamá Oil Terminals says it is cooperating with authorities and supporting affected families.
A bridge over the Panama Canal was closed after a truck explosion killed one person. The incident disrupted a key transportation link in a vital canal corridor.
CK Hutchison’s Panama unit has opened arbitration against Maersk over a takeover involving two strategic ports near the Panama Canal. The dispute highlights the commercial importance of Panama’s port infrastructure.
Panama’s Labor Minister questioned a company’s safety practices after a worker died in an accident at Puente de las Américas. The case has raised concerns about subcontracting and responsibility for workplace protection.
Nicaragua released 845 endangered paslama hatchlings into the Pacific as part of a seasonal conservation effort at two major turtle refuges. The move highlights ongoing protection efforts during the country’s annual arribada season.
Luis “Manotas” Mejía has suffered an injury, and Nacional has issued a statement on his condition. The setback has drawn attention in Panama because of his importance to club and national team football.
IFF Panama will close with “Milly, Queen of Merengue,” a film about four-time Latin Grammy winner Milly Quezada and her rise through perseverance and talent. The selection spotlights regional music culture on the festival’s final night.
A redesign of Panama’s Fourth Bridge has added major costs and delays, leaving the capital vulnerable when crossings over the Canal are disrupted. The latest closure near the Bridge of the Americas has renewed criticism of the project’s handling.
Ten years after the Panama Papers, Panama remains tied to a global offshore secrecy scandal that exposed deeper problems of inequality and weak accountability in Latin America. The leak’s legacy endures as a symbol of how trust in institutions can be undermined when wealth and power follow different rules.