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Telemetro reports a Río Abajo resident’s wife broke down recounting her partner’s final message, saying family plans were cut short by the fire in Panama City.
A March 26 press release says Panama’s ambassador presented her credentials and is seeking deeper cooperation on trade, regional development and Panama Canal matters.
Panama faces South Africa in Durban in the first of at least five friendlies as coach Thomas Christiansen weighs goalkeeper, defensive and midfield options ahead of the World Cup.
Telemetro published updated Béisbol Mayor 2026 results and standings on March 26, noting a pending game between Darién and Herrera that could affect the table.
The Herald Journal published an item titled “Panama Daily Life” on March 26, 2026; full text was not available in the feed. The listing highlights international interest in everyday life across the Republic of Panama.
IFF Panamá announced its 14th edition in a press conference, revealing that the festival will take place at Teatro Nacional, Ciudad de las Artes and Museo del Canal, linking global cinema with regional identity.
A fire in Río Abajo resulted in one death after a victim was trapped; firefighters spent more than eight hours controlling the blaze. Authorities have not yet released further details.
Panamanian shortstop José “Chema” Caballero made MLB history by initiating the first player challenge under the Automated Balls and Strikes (ABS) system during the Yankees’ 7-0 win over the Giants.
Mayor Mayer Mizrachi told the National Assembly’s Commission on Municipal Affairs that municipal decentralization in Panama City requires timely, sufficient funding to avoid infrastructure decay and service shortfalls.
The Alcaldía de Panamá will run free 45-minute tutoring sessions in math and Spanish for children up to 12 at Parque Norte in Chilibre. Classes run 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; registration via 506-9940.
Firefighters confirmed a 51-year-old Nicaraguan man was found dead among burned rubble after a fire in Río Abajo, Panama City; authorities are expected to investigate.
Panama’s National Chamber of Tourism, led by Nadkyi Duque, opposes a proposed tax on transit passengers, warning it could harm the tourism industry’s recovery and Panama’s hub competitiveness.
TVN 2 reports that Panama’s Anti‑Corruption Prosecutor’s Office carried out a diligencia at the main Fire Department headquarters on March 26, 2026, with directors, defense lawyers and those indicated present.
The Beachers have begun celebrations marking 60 years as a living legacy of Panamanian calypso, with the official 60th anniversary set for October 2026.
Foro Mujer 2026 gathered prominent women leaders in Panama to discuss leadership, purpose-driven innovation and the cultural legacy needed to expand female influence across sectors.
WTO director-general Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala warned that world trade is facing its worst disruptions in 80 years. For Panama — a major shipping and logistics hub — such disruptions could affect canal transits, ports and trade-related services.
Work on the Transístmica expansion in Villa Zaita has entered its final phase, with cleaning, joint sealing, signage preparation and green-area installation ahead of a late-April finish, TVN 2 reports.
A La Prensa opinion column argues that advances in 3D printing and artificial intelligence—cited through Kurzweil’s forecasts—offer reason for optimism, with potential gains in manufacturing and medicine.
Firefighters found a man dead near the exit of an auto-parts warehouse in Río Abajo; Captain Roberto Méndez said the person appeared to have been trying to leave the burning structure.
Firefighters in Panama City found one person dead in a warehouse fire in Río Abajo; the victim was located near the exit and appeared to have been trying to escape, Captain Roberto Méndez said.