In-depth reporting on government actions, political parties, and policy debates in Panama. We track elections, legislative changes, and the actors shaping public life.
Panamanian workers and civil society groups publicly rejected the U.S. blockade on Cuba and voiced solidarity with the island. The statement reflects Panama’s continued role in regional debates over sovereignty and foreign pressure.
Panama’s sovereignty is increasingly being tested through ports, shipping, and logistics rather than direct force. The country’s strategic role in global trade makes it vulnerable to pressure in ways that go beyond traditional security threats.
Panama’s westward road link remains stuck in a cycle of delays, redesigns and rising costs, leaving thousands of commuters dependent on just two bridges. The long-promised Fourth Bridge is still the latest symbol of an infrastructure problem decades in the making.
A dispute over a senior official’s intervention in a judicial proceeding has renewed concerns in Panama about separation of powers and institutional independence. The debate underscores the importance of keeping administrative and judicial roles clearly separated.
The United States has carried out a fourth deadly strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific in as many days, killing four people. The escalation raises fresh questions about maritime security and regional fallout for Latin America.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin negotiations after holding rare direct talks, a notable diplomatic shift in a relationship long shaped by conflict. The move could help reduce tensions along one of the Middle East’s most volatile frontiers.
Israeli strikes in northern Gaza killed 11 people in a single day, including a three-year-old and a 14-year-old. The latest deaths deepen concern over the civilian toll of the war and its wider regional impact.
Panama’s Ministry of Government has launched a call for community judge candidates with a reinforced selection process. The move supports a local justice system designed to resolve minor disputes and reduce pressure on regular courts.
Trump says the war with Iran may be nearing an end, even as a blockade of Iranian ports keeps tensions high in the Strait of Hormuz. The developments could have implications for global energy markets and shipping routes that matter to Panama.
Venezuela is pressing the United States for broader sanctions relief as a new diplomatic opening emerges between Caracas and Washington. The shift could reshape oil flows, migration pressures, and regional politics across Latin America.
Anticorruption prosecutors inspected CSS offices as part of a SIPE fraud probe involving alleged manipulation of payroll and pension records. The case has already led to complaints, charges, and claims of irregularities totaling $230,000.
Alfredo Juncá warned that Panama’s Electoral Tribunal is exposed to pressure from political, economic, media, family and personal circles. His remarks came during the National Assembly’s interview process for a new magistrate.
Israel and Lebanon held rare direct talks in Washington as the wider conflict with Iran raised regional tensions. US officials say the diplomatic process is still at an early stage.
China has pressed Maersk and MSC to stop operating ports tied to the Panama Canal, raising new pressure around one of Panama’s most strategic assets. The move highlights the canal’s role in global trade and its geopolitical importance.
The U.S. hosted the first direct Israel-Lebanon talks in decades as fighting with Hezbollah continued and mediators sought to prevent a wider regional war. The diplomacy comes amid separate efforts to reduce tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
As a ceasefire deadline nears, civilians in Tehran are living with growing fears that the Middle East conflict could widen further. The tensions could also affect energy markets and trade routes far beyond the region.
Panama’s Public Ministry inspected Social Security Fund offices after 65 complaints over alleged pension-system irregularities. The case centers on claims that pensions were granted to people who did not meet contribution requirements.
Sudan’s war has entered its third year, with millions displaced and the country still facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. The conflict continues to destabilize the region as peace efforts stall.
Panama’s National Assembly approved a board of trustees for the Mariano Bula Stadium, aiming to stop its management from changing with every government. The move passed unanimously after three weeks of debate.
Mexico has protested the deaths of its citizens in U.S. immigration custody as President Claudia Sheinbaum escalates pushback against Donald Trump’s policies. The dispute highlights rising tensions over migration, Cuba and bilateral relations.