In-depth reporting on government actions, political parties, and policy debates in Panama. We track elections, legislative changes, and the actors shaping public life.
Panama’s insecurity debate is being influenced by Bukele’s tough-on-crime model in El Salvador, where the CECOT prison and state of exception have cut homicides but raised rights concerns. Strong public approval of Bukele in Panama is fueling questions about how far the country should go on security.
Panama is navigating a global energy shock that has boosted the strategic value of the Canal while exposing deep domestic political and institutional fractures. Rising costs, unemployment and corruption concerns continue to weigh on public confidence.
Panama’s Comptroller General’s Office said its official Instagram account was compromised and warned that any content posted during that period was unauthorized. The alert underscores the risks of relying on social media posts without verification.
Panama’s Comptroller General’s office said its official Instagram account was hacked Sunday night and that security protocols were activated to recover control. The institution warned that any unauthorized posts from the account should not be treated as official.
Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa used Panama’s Great Eucharistic Gathering to denounce corruption, saying it worsens poverty and steals the future from the country’s children. He linked the issue to more than 482 children living in poverty or extreme poverty nationwide.
A debate over a gift to an elected official has renewed attention on Panama’s public ethics rules and the need to curb both small-scale and systemic corruption. The discussion centers on stricter civic education, clearer oversight, and real enforcement of the law.
Panama’s government is facing renewed criticism after authorizing processing and export activity tied to Cobre Panamá despite the country’s mining moratorium. The move has reopened a major debate over legality, economic pressure and public trust.
Global stocks fell and oil jumped above US$100 after President Trump said U.S. forces would block the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a wider Middle East war. The escalation could ripple through energy markets, inflation, and trade worldwide.
Oil prices climbed above $103 a barrel after the United States announced a naval blockade of Iran, sending Asian stocks lower and rattling global markets. The escalation raises concerns about energy supplies and shipping routes critical to world trade.
The US military has threatened to block Iranian ports starting Monday, raising the stakes in a long-running Gulf confrontation. The move could ripple through global shipping and energy markets, with potential knock-on effects for Panama and Latin America.
The U.S. military says it will block Iranian traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a major disruption to global oil shipping and fuel prices.
Angela Russo, Panama’s new Ombudsperson, called ending child poverty a shared responsibility during a Eucharistic gathering. Her remarks highlighted child protection as a key public priority.
The 1826 Congress of Panama became a landmark attempt at Latin American unity, but geography, distance, and weak infrastructure limited what Bolívar and his allies could achieve. The meeting also underscored the personal toll on Bolívar as he tried to turn independence into lasting political order.
Peter Magyar has defeated Viktor Orbán in Hungary’s election, marking a major political upset and a possible reset in the country’s ties with the European Union. The result could have wider implications for European politics and global diplomacy.
Peru is heading to a presidential runoff after Keiko Fujimori led the first round of a troubled election overshadowed by fraud claims and police raids. The result extends Peru’s cycle of political uncertainty.
At least 200 people were feared dead after Nigerian military jets struck a village market in the northeast while pursuing Islamist militants. The Air Force has launched an investigation into possible civilian casualties.
APEDE has backed a proposed critical infrastructure law after an incident at the Bridge of the Americas, urging better emergency response planning in Panama. The push highlights the importance of protecting strategic transport and economic assets.
Monsignor Ulloa used the Great Eucharistic Celebration in Panama to warn that more than 482,000 children live in poverty. His remarks spotlighted child welfare as a pressing national issue.
Panama and Costa Rica have strengthened border security cooperation in the Paso Canoas area of Chiriquí province. The move reflects a shared effort to manage one of the region’s most important crossing points.
A 70-boat flotilla has left Spain in a renewed attempt to challenge Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. The mission revives a long-running and often confrontational campaign that has repeatedly ended in interceptions at sea.