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A Panamanian family is demanding a sentence review and release for two men sentenced to 14 years after a certification surfaced indicating the alleged homicide victim is alive.
Daniel Espino, a 25-year-old Panamanian righthander and 2019 first-round pick, is advancing through a cautious Guardians plan after shoulder surgeries, showing mid-to-upper-90s velocity in recent scoreless outings.
In Colón, a man filed a complaint with the Public Ministry after his two American Bully dogs died by asphyxiation in a parked car while he was detained by National Police units.
The USS Nimitz carrier strike group will visit Panama as part of Southern Seas 2026, conducting exercises with ten Latin American navies and making port calls across the Americas.
The Federico Guardia Conte water treatment plant in Chilibre is operating at 90% capacity after a pump motor failure; Idaan has begun repairs that could take up to six days.
The Potabilizadora de Chilibre is operating at about 90% capacity while IDAAN repair works could extend up to six days, affecting distribution in distant and high-elevation areas.
The Panamanian government will quadruple prizes for the Lotería Fiscal, allocating B/. 440,000 nationwide in May to boost the program’s appeal and reinforce fiscal compliance.
Panama meets South Africa in two friendly matches in South Africa on March 27 and March 31, rekindling memories of their dramatic 2005 Gold Cup quarterfinal decided on penalties.
The Alcaldía de Panamá and Triángulo de la Mujer host a free “Mujeres que trazan líneas” event at Soho Mall on March 28 (3–8 p.m.), offering panels, nutrition advice and fitness sessions to promote women’s wellbeing and leadership.
Telemetro reports that The Boring Company declined to finance the “Canal Underline” tunnel proposed by Mizrachi. The proposal now must seek other financing and approvals to move forward.
The U.S. Embassy in Panama announced that a U.S. aircraft carrier will visit Panama — the first such visit in over fifty years — highlighting renewed maritime engagement.
After matchday 10 of the Clausura 2026, Plaza Amador tops La Prensa’s first LPF power ranking; several clubs face critical runs with six rounds left to secure six playoff spots.
MIDES Minister Beatriz Carles will appear before Panama’s National Assembly on April 1 to answer questions, several of which concern SENNIAF institutional protocols.
The Ministry of Public Works says the Ribazo bridge in Penonomé has entered its final construction phase and an alternate route has been opened to manage traffic during finishing works.
The MEF has requested a $30 million transfer to remediate munitions-contaminated land in Piña and to pay international arbitration obligations, a step officials say is needed to guarantee safe use of reverted territory tied to the Panama Canal.
Coach Broos has praised Adams and Mofokeng as South Africa prepares for back-to-back friendlies against Panama, using the matches to test players and tactics.
A motor failure at the Federico Guardia Conte (Chilibre) plant will reduce distribution capacity to about 90% for roughly six days, affecting pressure and service in parts of Panama City and Panamá Este while repairs are carried out.
Telemetro reports the winning numbers for the Pirámide de Chakatín midweek draw on March 25, 2026 have been released; players are advised to verify results through official channels.
Telemetro reports the Lotería Nacional de Panamá is preparing Lotto and Pega 3 draws this week; players should check official channels for exact times and results.
A 25-year geospatial study finds 47,156 wildfires in Panama (2001–Mar 2026), with hotspots in the Arco Seco and the Río Indio basin; March and El Niño years saw peaks.