In-depth reporting on government actions, political parties, and policy debates in Panama. We track elections, legislative changes, and the actors shaping public life.
Mali’s army says armed groups launched coordinated attacks nationwide, with gunfire near Bamako’s airport fueling fears of a major escalation. The violence highlights the country’s deepening security crisis and wider instability in the Sahel.
Russia launched more than 600 drones and 47 missiles in a major overnight attack on Ukraine, killing five people and injuring 30. The strike hit eight regions, including Dnipro.
The International Chamber of Shipping is demanding the release of crews after US and Iranian vessel seizures, warning that the captures violate international law and threaten maritime safety. The standoff adds pressure on global shipping routes already strained by geopolitical risk.
Panama’s water utility Idaan is at the center of a political debate over who should lead the agency as service problems continue to frustrate residents. The appointment is being watched as a test of merit, trust, and government priorities.
Panama’s possible move toward OECD membership has opened a sharp debate over tax rules, costs and competitiveness. Business and legal leaders called for a feasibility study before the country commits to the long accession process.
Electoral prosecutors inspected Arraiján’s municipality after free student buses appeared with Mayor Stefany Peñalba’s name and photo. The case comes amid renewed warnings against using public resources for political promotion.
Panama’s water crisis in Azuero is now a political test for President José Raúl Mulino, as residents continue to wait for lasting solutions. The government’s messaging on management and appointments has only intensified scrutiny of its long-term planning.
Panama’s digital mobility debate is sharpening around how to regulate ride platforms without sacrificing access, safety, or competition. The conversation now extends to delivery services, data use, and the future of flexible work.
Israeli strikes across Gaza killed 12 Palestinians, including six police officers, in the latest escalation of the war. The attacks deepen an already severe humanitarian crisis and add pressure on ceasefire diplomacy.
CADE 2026 placed Panama’s possible OECD membership under the spotlight, focusing on the expected benefits and the costs the country would need to bear. The debate reflects broader questions about competitiveness, standards, and long-term economic policy.
Panama’s National Assembly environment committee will carry out field visits during the legislative recess after communities complained about collapsed treatment plants and river pollution. The trips are meant to gather direct testimony and assess environmental damage on the ground.
President José Raúl Mulino and his ministers met in Los Santos for an expanded Cabinet session focused heavily on Azuero’s water crisis. The visit signals renewed government attention to one of the region’s most urgent problems.
A judge in Panama ruled that the detention of former La Chorrera mayor Tomás Velásquez and ex-municipal engineer Adriano Ferrer was illegal, but both were charged with alleged peculation and ordered to report monthly. The case keeps public attention on accountability in local government.
A judge took under advisement the verdict in the trial of two former National Security Council members accused of peculation over missing surveillance equipment. The case centers on the handling of technology used for wiretaps in Panama.
Israeli strikes and shelling killed at least 12 people in Gaza as Iran’s foreign minister visited Islamabad and US envoys prepared for talks. The developments point to fragile diplomacy amid escalating regional tensions.
Three Panamanian women have been released in Cuba, while Panama continues diplomatic efforts for other citizens still in the country. Officials say they will keep working through official channels for a quick resolution.
Panama confirmed the release of three women detained in Cuba after diplomatic efforts involving the Foreign Ministry and Panama’s embassy in Havana. The government says it will continue working for the Panamanians who remain in the island nation.
Anti-corruption police raided the homes of Peru’s former election chief and other officials after public anger over a slow vote count. The move intensifies scrutiny of the country’s electoral system amid broader political instability.
U.S. HH-60 and UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters will operate in Panama during joint security exercises with the National Aeronaval Service. The deployment highlights continued cooperation between Panama and the United States on security training.
Former La Chorrera mayor Tomás Velásquez has been charged with peculado and ordered to report monthly in a Panama Oeste corruption case. Prosecutors allege irregular handling of $120,000 tied to an abandoned community project.