Category: News

Panamanian authorities, led by the Unidad Especializada de Personas Desaparecidas, are conducting active searches for 19-year-old Michael Wright, who has been reported missing in Pacora. Officials have appealed to the public for information.

Panama has administered an innovative weekly subcutaneous therapy that prevents harmful transthyretin protein buildup, marking the first use of this treatment for a hereditary rare disease in the country.

Container News reports that Hutchison is resisting an exit as a Panama Canal-related deal unravels, raising questions about potential operational and commercial impacts for Panama’s trade and ports.

A cold front in the Caribbean is expected to bring unstable weather, cloudiness, variable rainfall and rough seas to Panama on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Families of the disappeared urge Panama’s forensic institute to complete DNA testing on 35 boxes of remains recovered after the 1989 period, citing the need for resources and international forensic support.

The Panama Canal is operating at full capacity as LNG tankers reroute amid the US–Iran war, increasing pressure on transit schedules and global energy shipping routes.

The Panama Canal is operating at top capacity as the Iran conflict drives an increase in LNG vessel transits, canal chief Vasquez said, underscoring the waterway’s strategic role in global energy shipping.

Panama’s National Assembly approved Bill No. 306 to regulate debt collection, set calling hours, limit contact frequency, ban workplace visits and strengthen data protections for consumers.

The National Assembly advanced Project of Law 403, expanding the JCJ’s powers and requiring ISPs and telecoms to execute blocking orders or face fines up to $1 million, raising legal and operational concerns.

Panama will face South Africa in Durban on March 27 as part of end-of-March friendlies. South Africa’s squad sees Zwane recalled while Nkota and Mbule are left out.

Myind.net reports that carriers are diverting vessels through the Panama Canal to avoid disruptions from a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, with potential effects on canal traffic, scheduling and global trade.

A brief EIN Presswire report says charges were filed against the captain of a Panamanian-flagged vessel that reportedly carried about 55,000 gallons of contraband fuel. Details remain limited pending official disclosures.

The Panama Canal is experiencing increased fuel and LNG transits as Middle East disruptions reroute energy shipments. ACP says water levels and scheduling allow higher traffic, but warns of wider economic risks if the crisis persists.

A Panamanian DNA study of commercial ceviche found at least 21 species in samples, revealing mislabeling and weak traceability; the findings back a “shark-free” label and push for better seafood traceability.

The ATTT says procurement issues delaying Panama’s new five-year vehicle plates have been resolved and production at Chapala will begin once the Comptroller General endorses the roughly $600,000 contract.

Relatives of victims of Panama’s 1968–1989 military dictatorship say a five-year settlement with the State remains unfulfilled, with reparations, memorials and prosecutions still pending as lawmakers consider Bill 442 to mark July 9 as a day of remembrance.

Relatives of dictatorship victims say Panama has not fulfilled reparations agreed five years ago, with indemnities, identification of remains and legal accountability still pending.

On World Water Day, UTP highlighted the role of women scientists in Panama’s water security, detailing training projects in Azuero and citing UN figures on global water inequities.

Britannica’s entry on the 1989 US invasion of Panama revisits a defining episode that reshaped Panamanian politics, sovereignty debates, and bilateral relations.

A National Assembly commission inspected tributaries of the Pacora River after community complaints, finding waste, stagnant pits from pig farms and multiple contamination points that threaten water for nearly 400,000 residents in Panamá Este.