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Panama lawmakers inspected the Chilibre water plant and reviewed the stalled Gamboa project as IDAAN seeks funding for critical maintenance and expansion works. The visit focused on pump failures, electrical systems, and the need to strengthen water supply in the capital area.
The National Assembly’s Agricultural Affairs Commission is reviewing the IMA’s annual accountability briefing, with top officials from agriculture and Banco Nacional de Panamá also expected to answer lawmakers’ questions. The hearing highlights oversight of Panama’s food and rural development institutions.
Venezuela has transferred a suspect in Panama’s 1994 plane bombing case, reviving one of the country’s longest-running terrorism investigations. The move follows renewed cooperation involving Panama, the United States and Israel.
CADE 2026 will focus on Panama’s potential accession to the OECD, framing it as a chance for the country to help shape global economic rules. Supporters say membership would give Panama a stronger voice in international decision-making.
Panama’s Supreme Court has ordered State compensation for victims of the dietylene glycol case, advancing one of the country’s most painful legal and public health battles.
U.S. forces boarded a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean in a no-incident operation tied to Washington’s campaign against Iranian shipping. The move adds pressure on Tehran and could ripple through global trade and energy markets.
A bill to raise payments for retirees and pensioners earning under $600 is moving to a second debate in Panama’s National Assembly. The proposal targets lower-income beneficiaries and could reshape support for thousands of older adults.
Serena Vamvas has defended the recovery of access to state land tied to the Coco Parque project, which carries an estimated $700,000 investment. The site needs leveling because of its coastal location.
Panama’s Supreme Court ordered the state to compensate victims of the dietylene glycol scandal and issue a public apology. The decision renews attention on one of the country’s most painful public health cases.
Venezuela has extradited a suspect linked to Panama’s deadliest terror attack, reviving a long-running case tied to Hezbollah. The transfer marks a new step in an investigation pursued for years by U.S. authorities.
Eleven Palestinians were killed across Gaza and the West Bank, including a 16-year-old in Hebron struck by a vehicle escorting an Israeli minister. The deaths add to growing regional and international concern over the conflict’s toll.
Panama has approved $12.06 million for the second phase of its zarzo project in Ngäbe Buglé, aiming to improve safe access in remote communities. The plan includes 50 pedestrian bridges in three regions of the comarca.
Rural groups are demanding a halt to the Río Indio reservoir project, while the Panama Canal says it is vital for the country’s water security. The clash is intensifying as road works advance and community protests are planned in Colón.
Panama has received a suspect linked to the 1994 bombing of a passenger plane that killed 21 people. The transfer from Venezuela revives one of the country’s longest-running terrorism cases.
Janine Prado says the proposed Antibotellas law would toughen penalties for ghost job schemes instead of creating a new crime. The measure is aimed at replacing weak sanctions with more serious consequences.
Janine Prado says Panama’s proposed ‘Antibotellas’ bill would toughen penalties for payroll abuse in public institutions. The plan aims to replace weak fines and community service with stronger sanctions.
Panama’s repeated ties to Parlacen have fueled criticism that the regional body functions as a safe harbor for former leaders. The debate has become a familiar test of political accountability and public trust.
Panama extradited an Iranian national to the United States to face allegations tied to a sanctions evasion scheme. The case stems from a 2014 indictment and an arrest in Panama in July 2025.
Ali Zaki Hage Jalil arrived in Panama extradited from Venezuela in connection with the 1994 Alas Chiricanas bombing that killed 21 people. He was taken straight to the Judicial Investigation Directorate after landing at Tocumen Airport.
Venezuela has transferred a key suspect to Panama in the decades-old bombing case tied to Alas Chiricanas Flight 901, which killed all 21 people aboard in 1994. The move revives attention on one of Panama’s most painful terrorism cases.