In-depth reporting on government actions, political parties, and policy debates in Panama. We track elections, legislative changes, and the actors shaping public life.
Canatra has backed an Executive Decree to regulate transportation applications in Panama, signaling support from the traditional transport sector. The move adds momentum to efforts to define rules for app-based ride services.
Panama’s Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office recovered more than B/.2.4 million in a case involving alterations to the CSS database. The move highlights the financial and institutional impact of tampering with public records.
Benicio Robinson asked that Laurentino Cortizo and José Gabriel Carrizo be added to the Parlacen agenda for swearing-in. The move would keep both former officials active in a regional political institution.
Panama’s government and Canatra are backing a new decree regulating luxury taxis. The transport group is urging riders to trust the new framework.
Trump has signaled hard conditions for any possible U.S.-Iran talks, including demands tied to nuclear material and the security of the Strait of Hormuz. The stakes are high for Middle East stability, oil markets, and global shipping.
Panama has introduced a new Taxi de Lujo category to regulate ride-hailing services like Uber and inDrive. The decree sets new rules for drivers and digital transport platforms.
Kharg Island, Iran’s key oil export hub, is under growing pressure as the US blocks Iranian ports. The standoff could shake global energy markets and add to regional tensions.
Panama signed a cooperation agreement with the OECD in Paris to support policy benchmarking and attract more investment. The deal gives the country access to data exchange, expert missions, and evidence-based recommendations.
A court case in Ecuador has created a path for transgender teens to seek legal recognition, marking a notable advance in a region where LGBTQ+ rights often depend on judges rather than lawmakers. The ruling could influence similar fights across Latin America.
Panama has issued a decree regulating digital platforms such as Uber, drawing criticism from Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi, who says it hurts innovation. The move adds new rules to a fast-growing part of the country’s transport market.
Panama extradited an Iranian citizen to the United States to face charges tied to the alleged illegal export of sensitive U.S. technology. The case highlights ongoing cooperation between Panamanian and U.S. authorities on transnational crime.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has clarified who can access CEPANIM benefits and warned the public about false information surrounding the program. The move comes as interest builds ahead of the registration process.
Panama has approved a legal reform that imposes prison terms of up to eight years for psychological violence. The change strengthens protections against abuse that causes serious emotional and mental harm.
The PRD has asked the Central American Parliament to swear in former President Laurentino Cortizo and former Vice President José Gabriel Carrizo as deputies. The request points to the treaty rules that grant former top officials membership in Parlacen after leaving office.
A merchant linked to an IFARHU Pase-U funds case was charged as an accomplice and ordered to report to the Public Ministry twice a week. The case remains part of an investigation into alleged misuse of public education funds.
Panama’s 1989 Noriega episode is back in the spotlight as debate grows over U.S. pressure in Latin America. The country’s history continues to symbolize sovereignty and resistance to foreign intervention.
Panama extradited an Iranian citizen to the United States over an alleged illegal export of sensitive technology. The case highlights international cooperation on export-control and security matters.
President José Raúl Mulino is moving to accelerate a Fiscal Code reform that Panama needs to advance toward removal from the European Union’s non-cooperative list. The proposal centers on economic substance rules for multinational companies and could go to extraordinary sessions.
Germany wants the United States to join a mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for global energy and trade. The move underscores rising concern over maritime security in one of the world’s most sensitive waterways.
A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is holding in Lebanon, giving some displaced families a chance to return home. The truce offers only a fragile pause in a conflict with major regional consequences.