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The National Assembly is facing pressure to move ahead with reforms to its internal regulations before the ordinary session ends on April 30. The debate has stalled amid political disagreements, despite public demand for change.
Panama’s Aeronaval Service seized 80 packets of drugs in two altered containers at a Caribbean port. The cargo was heading from Ecuador to Greece as anti-narcotics operations continue nationwide.
Panama will reverse lanes this Friday, April 3, to help ease traffic for drivers leaving the capital and heading to the provinces for Semana Santa. The measure is aimed at improving holiday travel flow on busy routes.
Panama’s Supreme Court has rejected former Vice President José Gabriel Carrizo’s claim to Parlacen immunity, allowing the unjust enrichment case against him to proceed. The ruling marks another setback for Carrizo, who was detained in January 2026 on corruption allegations.
Marco Rubio accused China of bullying Panama by detaining ships, putting renewed attention on the canal’s strategic role in global trade. The remarks underscore the country’s place in the wider U.S.-China rivalry.
Marco Rubio accused China of bullying Panama by detaining ships, spotlighting the country’s strategic role in global trade and U.S.-China tensions. The dispute highlights how closely Panama’s maritime interests are tied to international politics.
Panama is seeing stable weather on Good Friday, but the first signs of the rainy season are already appearing. The seasonal shift could soon affect travel, outdoor plans, and daily routines across the country.
The Panama Metro has announced a special operating schedule for Good Friday, April 3. The holiday adjustment is designed to match travel demand during Holy Week in Panama City.
China’s detention of Panama-flagged ships has raised concerns in Washington and spotlighted the risks tied to Panama’s global shipping registry. The issue underscores how Panama’s maritime role can be affected by trade and geopolitical tensions far beyond its borders.
China has rejected U.S. accusations tied to the Panama Canal, saying it will firmly defend its rights. The dispute highlights the canal’s strategic importance and Panama’s central role in it.
Communities across Panama’s interior marked Good Friday with public displays of faith and long-standing Holy Week traditions. The observances reflected the enduring role of religion in local cultural life.
China has rejected U.S. accusations tied to the alleged detention of Panama-flagged ships, putting Panama’s widely used ship registry in the spotlight. The dispute highlights the country’s continuing importance in global maritime trade.
China has rejected U.S. allegations involving Panama-flagged ships, saying the claims are groundless. The dispute underscores how closely Panama’s flag registry and canal remain tied to global trade and geopolitics.
Marco Rubio said China’s actions against Panama-flagged vessels threaten Panama and the international trading system. The comments came as Panama’s Supreme Court struck down a concession for two ports near the Panama Canal.
Parita celebrated Good Friday with the Lavado de la Cruz, a dawn river ritual that has long been part of the town’s Holy Week devotion. The ceremony, resumed in 2014, remains a powerful symbol of local faith and tradition.
The United States has warned China over pressure on Panama-flagged vessels at Chinese ports, raising concerns for Panama’s maritime sector. The issue underscores the country’s role in global shipping and the strategic importance of the Panama Canal.
Ten years after the Panama Papers, the leaks still shape global debates over offshore finance, secrecy and accountability. The scandal left Panama at the center of a lasting push for transparency.
China’s detention of Panama-flagged vessels has intensified a dispute over a canceled canal port contract. The United States has backed Panama as tensions rise around one of the world’s most important shipping routes.
China has rejected a U.S. claim involving the alleged detention of Panama-flagged ships, underscoring how Panama’s maritime registry can become part of global disputes. The episode highlights the country’s role in international shipping and trade.
Marco Rubio accused China of bullying after Panama-flagged ships were held up following a clash tied to the Panama Canal. The dispute highlights how Panama’s shipping registry and the canal itself remain central to global trade and geopolitics.