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Panama’s Minister of Government, Dinoska Montalvo, highlighted the positive impact of “Plan libertad,” framing it as a sign of progress in government action. The comments place the initiative among the administration’s visible policy priorities.
Trump is sending Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks linked to the Iran crisis as the war disrupts energy shipping and raises global alarm. The meeting comes as the conflict across the Middle East threatens oil flows and the wider economy.
A representative and a treasurer from a Colón community board were ordered into provisional detention over an aggravated embezzlement accusation. The case highlights continued concerns about accountability in the handling of public funds at the local level.
A Panama court hearing advanced in the Pegasus purchase case against Ronny Rodríguez and William Pittí, who appeared by Zoom from judicial detention after 12 years as fugitives. The case remains a closely watched test of accountability over a high-profile public procurement.
CADE 2026 closed in Panama with the OECD framed as a long-term policy goal. Mario López Roldán said accession in the region typically takes about a decade.
A judge has taken the Pinchadora case against Ronny Rodríguez and William Pittí under advisement after defense lawyers requested acquittal. The ruling now moves to the final stage.
President José Raúl Mulino defended Antonio Tercero González’s appointment as Idaan director, saying the choice was based on experience in water management. The nomination still requires National Assembly ratification.
President José Raúl Mulino announced urgent measures to ease drinking water shortages in Azuero, including new wells and other immediate actions. He said the government will treat Los Santos and Herrera as a single priority while longer-term infrastructure options remain under consideration.
The UN says Hezbollah rocket attacks on Israel may have breached international humanitarian law, as cross-border violence between Israel and Lebanon continues to escalate. The warning adds fresh legal and diplomatic pressure to an already volatile regional conflict.
President José Raúl Mulino defended his pick to lead IDAAN, saying he chose the nominee for his ability and expects quick legislative ratification. The move is tied to planned institutional reforms at Panama’s water utility.
The Agricultural Marketing Institute opened a new farm store in Las Tablas during a presidential work tour in Los Santos. The move expands access to government-run food sales in one of Panama’s key agricultural provinces.
US-backed ceasefires involving Iran and Lebanon are putting pressure on Israel, revealing the limits of its freedom to shape regional outcomes. The dispute could affect global energy, shipping and trade stability.
A U.S. appeals court ruled that Trump’s ban on asylum claims at the border is illegal, saying immigration law gives people the right to apply. The decision is significant for U.S. border policy and migration flows across Latin America.
Panama’s National Lottery says the company behind Lotto and Pega 3 disconnected the system after a court ruling, delaying prize payments and seller balances. The suspension follows a Supreme Court decision that found the contract extension for the games illegal.
Former La Chorrera mayor Tomás Velásquez appeared at a control hearing after being detained in a corruption-related case. A judge declared the arrest illegal as the case moves through Panama’s courts.
President José Raúl Mulino attended the reopening of El Pausílipo in Las Tablas, the former country home of former president Belisario Porras. The restored property now operates as a house museum tied to Panama’s political and cultural history.
Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed while covering an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon during a temporary ceasefire. Her death highlights the risks faced by reporters in one of the Middle East’s most volatile conflict zones.
Panama’s Health Ministry defended its HIV response and rejected criticism connected to a “Huevo Rosa” nomination. Minsa said it continues ongoing actions and strategies against HIV nationwide.
Ukraine’s strikes on Russian ports and refineries are threatening to push Moscow’s oil exports to their lowest level since 2023. The disruption could ripple through global energy markets and raise costs for importers worldwide.
President José Raúl Mulino reopened Belisario Porras’ historic Pausílipo estate, a preserved 19th-century landmark in Panama’s interior. At the same time, Idaan is preparing an announcement on measures to address the country’s water crisis.