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GazetteXtra published a brief feed item titled “Panama Canal” on 2026-03-25, but the article text was not included in the feed. Follow the GazetteXtra link for the full story; we will report verified details when available.
The GazetteXtra item contained only a headline; this article provides a concise overview of the Panama Canal’s role in Panama’s economy and global shipping.
TVN 2 reports a raid in Panama City’s Calidonia neighborhood that resulted in the seizure of 68 drug packages. Authorities have not yet released fuller operational details.
Panama’s Operation Alborada led to the arrest of 20 people suspected of running a migrant trafficking network, in a case linked by authorities to rising irregular flows through the Darién jungle.
CCIAP and MITRADEL have published aggregated job vacancies from companies across Panama, offering a centralized resource for jobseekers to review national openings.
The Anti‑Corruption Prosecutor led an inspection of the CSS controlled‑substances warehouse in Pedregal as investigators probe the disappearance of 19,000 fentanyl vials from November 2022.
Panama’s president praised a telerobotic thrombectomy procedure as a “historic achievement,” according to NeuroNews International. The report highlights potential implications for stroke care and telemedicine in Panama, though details remain limited.
The Herald Journal published “Panama Daily Life” on March 25, 2026, offering a snapshot of everyday routines and public life across the Republic of Panama and highlighting the cultural texture of daily living.
Bella Vista representative César Kiamco provided an update on advances in the neighborhood’s road reorganization project in Panama City, though the report did not specify technical details or timelines.
Fishers in Panama say fuel-driven operating costs have climbed up to $1,600 per trip, though seafood prices at the Mercado de Mariscos remain relatively accessible, TVN 2 reports.
The nuclear-powered USS Nimitz is due in Panama March 29–April 2 with about 6,000 aboard; the scheduled military port call has raised concerns over noise, waste and emissions.
TVN will broadcast Panama’s friendly matches against South Africa on March 27 and 31, airing on TVN, TVMAX, TVN Pass and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel at midday kickoff times.
Panama has submitted evidence to Venezuelan courts seeking extradition of Ali Zaki Hage Jalil over the 1994 Alas Chiricanas bombing; dual nationality and Venezuela’s constitutional ban on extraditing nationals complicate the case.
IDAAN has completed a new water well in Herrera yielding 50 gallons per minute, a step aimed at improving local water availability and system reliability.
Furia Roja beat Fiebre Amarilla in the March 24 episode of Calle 7 Panamá, extending their strong run in season 27; recaps highlight several turning points that sealed the win.
Mayor Mayer Mizrachi launched construction of over 400 meters of sidewalks in Las Mañanitas, a long-delayed project expected to benefit 40,000 residents and form part of a wider Panama Este development plan.
Telemetro is providing live coverage of the Lotería Nacional de Panamá draw scheduled for March 25, 2026. Ticket-holders should verify results against the lottery’s official announcements.
Panama has introduced a new law regulating paid internships, addressing age eligibility, duration, remuneration and limits for employers. The measure aims to standardize internship practices and protect young workers.
Panama has been drawn into Group L with England, Croatia and Ghana for World Cup 2026. The published schedule lists Panama vs Croatia on June 24 (12am, Toronto) and Panama vs England at 10pm.
Panama City will pedestrianize parts of Casco Antiguo during Semana Santa processions and implement vehicle detours as officials expect more than 250,000 visitors.