In-depth reporting on government actions, political parties, and policy debates in Panama. We track elections, legislative changes, and the actors shaping public life.
Hezbollah has rejected calls to disarm as Lebanese and Israeli officials prepare for renewed peace talks in Washington. The stance highlights a major hurdle to any lasting security deal.
The killing of U.S. officials in Mexico has intensified scrutiny of covert U.S. involvement in anti-cartel operations and the pressure on Mexico’s government to act. The incident could reverberate across regional security cooperation in Latin America.
Peru’s election chief has resigned after ballot delivery delays and other election-day missteps fueled frustration over the slow vote count. The move heightens concern about the credibility of Peru’s already fragile political institutions.
Panama’s Chamber of Commerce backed the repeal of the ride-hailing decree and called for a full review of the country’s passenger transport system. The group wants balanced rules that cover all operators, not just digital platforms.
Panama’s Public Prosecutor’s Office inspected CSS warehouses in Felipillo and El Crisol as part of a probe into expired medicines and medical supplies valued at about $2.5 million. Investigators found a wide range of expired items and collected documents for the case file.
Alí Jalil arrived in Panama extradited from Venezuela and was placed under heavy security custody in the Alas Chiricanas case. His transfer to the DIJ marks a new stage in the long-running investigation.
Panama’s Comptroller General’s Office rejected Vamos accusations and defended its public spending controls as strict legal oversight, not political action. The response highlights ongoing sensitivity around transparency and fiscal accountability.
Attorney General Luis Carlos Gómez Rudy made an unexpected visit to Panama’s Comptroller General’s office in Panama City on Tuesday afternoon. The move comes amid heightened attention on tensions between oversight and prosecutorial institutions.
Groups in Panama are urging a suspension of the Indio River dam project over impact concerns and a lack of public consultation. The Panama Canal Authority continues to defend the project as part of its water management strategy.
Former President Laurentino Cortizo and former Vice President José Gabriel Carrizo were blocked from being sworn in to Parlacen, a move with political significance in Panama. The decision keeps both men from formally joining the Central American Parliament.
Vamos lawmakers accuse Comptroller Anel Flores of freezing pay for 39 Assembly staffers in a retaliatory move. The Comptroller’s Office denies political motives and says it is enforcing payroll and attendance rules.
Peasant groups in Panama are pressing to halt the Indio River reservoir project, warning that it could affect thousands of residents and damage local ecosystems. The Panama Canal Authority defends the plan as vital to the country’s water security.
Parlacen rejected an agenda change that would have allowed former Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo and former Vice President José Gabriel Carrizo to be sworn in. The decision came during a contentious plenary session and followed a request pushed by PRD leader Benicio Robinson.
Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, with more than 40% of cases occurring on sea crossings to Europe. The figures highlight the deadly risks facing migrants worldwide, including those moving through the Americas.
The UN says Sudanese refugees returning home are finding homes, water systems, health care and electricity heavily damaged, turning return into a new survival challenge. The warning comes amid Sudan’s prolonged war and one of the world’s worst displacement crises.
Trump extended the pause in attacks on Iran but kept the blockade in place, signaling that pressure will continue while Washington waits for a unified proposal to end the war. The move could affect global energy and shipping markets, with ripple effects for Panama and Latin America.
Panama’s National Police have deployed special forces to guard Ali Zaki Hage Jalil, a suspect accused in the Alas Chiricanas bombing that killed 21 people. The reinforced security operation is underway while he remains at the DIJ.
Two U.S. officials reportedly died in a crash in Mexico’s Chihuahua state, prompting scrutiny of cross-border security operations and sovereignty concerns. The incident could reverberate in U.S.-Mexico relations and wider regional law-enforcement cooperation.
President José Raúl Mulino partially objected to the sports tourism bill and sent it back to the National Assembly. Deputies must now decide whether to accept the changes or stick to the original text.
Vamos lawmakers say payments for nearly 40 staffers were withheld as pressure tied to the bioethanol project. The dispute puts Panama’s oversight authorities and legislative bloc in open tension.