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 and Costa Rica expanded joint border security measures at Paso Canoas, adding a new SENAFRONT operations center and patrol vehicles. The two countries say closer coordination will improve control against organized crime and protect a vital trade corridor.
Viktor Orban has conceded defeat in Hungary, ending 16 years of rule as opposition leader Peter Magyar claims victory. The result could reshape Hungary’s role in the EU and NATO.
US and Iran ended their latest talks without a deal, though officials familiar with the discussions say progress was made. The outcome leaves key nuclear and security questions unresolved.
Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa warned that child poverty in Panama is deepening inequality, citing figures showing more than 482,000 children live in poverty. He called on government, business, civil society and faith groups to act together.
Apede warned that Panama lacks clear emergency protocols for strategic infrastructure after the Bridge of the Americas fire exposed major gaps. The group backed a proposed law on critical infrastructure and essential services.
Panama is mourning two influential leaders remembered for their work in banking, business, and civic life. Their careers left a lasting imprint on major Panamanian institutions.
The Iran-US ceasefire is under strain as both sides remain locked in a deeper conflict over security, sanctions, and nuclear tensions. A collapse could shake oil markets and raise costs across Latin America.
A 32-hour Easter ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine expired after both sides accused each other of thousands of violations. The brief pause offered only a temporary lull in a war that continues to shake global security and markets.
Viktor Orban has conceded defeat after Hungary’s election delivered a sweeping rebuke to his 16-year rule. The result could reset Budapest’s ties with the EU and reshape Europe’s political balance.
Netanyahu told troops in southern Lebanon that the war is not over, even as Lebanon’s prime minister pushed to stop the fighting. The Lebanese Red Cross said one of its paramedics was killed in the south.
U.S. Air Force personnel and Panama’s Servicio de Protección Institucional are strengthening a security partnership in the Republic of Panama. The cooperation underscores Panama’s strategic role and its focus on institutional protection.
The U.S. Air Force and Panama’s Servicio de Protección Institucional took part in a partnership-building activity in Panama, reflecting ongoing security cooperation. The engagement highlights Panama’s strategic role and its focus on institutional readiness.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people, with rescuers searching through rubble after the latest escalation. The attacks add to growing fears that the Israel-Hezbollah front could widen further.
Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa warned that one in three children in Panama lives in poverty and called for urgent action against inequality. His remarks highlighted the social cost of uneven development in the country.
Amnesty International says a military airstrike on a market in Jilli village, northeastern Nigeria, killed more than 100 people. The incident adds to long-running fears over civilian deaths in the country’s conflict zones.
Hungarian voters have removed Viktor Orbán from power after 16 years, choosing a pro-European challenger in a major political reset. The result could reshape Hungary’s relationship with the EU and Europe’s far-right landscape.
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of breaking a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire, highlighting the fragility of any pause in the war. The exchange underscores the conflict’s continuing impact on global politics and markets.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned the United States against any military attack on Cuba, saying the island would defend itself and that such a move would threaten regional security. His remarks revive long-running tensions between Havana and Washington.
APEDE is calling for clearer crisis protocols after problems involving the Puente de las Américas exposed gaps in Panama’s emergency coordination. The group says critical infrastructure needs stronger rules for public-private response during disruptions.
Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa used the 54th Eucaristic Gathering in Panama City to urge action against child poverty, corruption and inequality. He said Panama cannot call itself developed while thousands of children live in poverty and hardship.