In-depth reporting on government actions, political parties, and policy debates in Panama. We track elections, legislative changes, and the actors shaping public life.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest remarks beside a Middle East map signal that Israel sees the regional conflict as far from over. The comments come amid fears of wider escalation across the Middle East, with potential knock-on effects for trade and energy markets worldwide.
Chinese migrants are moving back into Venezuela, betting that the country’s post-Maduro transition will open new business opportunities after years of crisis. The shift highlights how political change can quickly reshape migration and trade across Latin America.
Panama is advancing a National Culture Plan for 2025-2032 aimed at turning cultural policy into a long-term state strategy. The plan centers on rights, participation, education, and creative-sector development.
US and Iranian negotiators failed to reach a deal after 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, with nuclear arms remaining the main obstacle. The breakdown keeps pressure on a volatile issue with global security and energy-market implications.
Israel has approved 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, alarming Palestinians who fear further land loss and a deeper blow to peace prospects. The decision is likely to intensify international criticism and regional tensions.
Israel reprimanded Spain’s top diplomat in Tel Aviv after an effigy of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was blown up. The incident adds to already tense relations over Spain’s criticism of Israel’s Gaza war.
US-Iran nuclear talks appear to be at a breaking point, with Washington calling its proposal the “best, final offer” and Iranian media blaming the US for the impasse. The deadlock could ripple through global energy and trade markets.
IFARHU is evaluating changes to the PASE-U payment system, including the possible use of bank cards. The move could reshape how Panamanian families receive student aid.
Panama City is still pursuing studies for a pedestrian and bicycle tunnel beneath the Panama Canal after the project missed out in a tunneling competition. The concept could create a new walking and cycling link across one of the city’s most important barriers.
Trump said the United States will “win regardless of what happens” in Iran talks, signaling a hardline approach as tensions remain high. The outcome could affect global markets, energy prices and regional security.
Mitradel awarded 47 scholarships to children at social risk through its Abrazos del Futuro program. The ministry says more than 2,000 scholarships will be distributed nationwide in the coming months.
Panama will lead a diplomatic effort at the United Nations to present a Universal Declaration of the Rights of Nature. The initiative highlights the country’s push to place environmental protection at the center of global debate.
The National Assembly has closed nominations for a new Electoral Tribunal magistrate, drawing 27 candidates from government, legal and institutional circles. The race is moving quickly as lawmakers face a tight deadline and clear political stakes.
Israeli strikes killed at least 18 people in southern Lebanon on Saturday, raising the death toll from cross-border attacks and deepening fears of regional escalation. Lebanon says more than 2,000 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since March 2.
US naval ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz as mine-clearing operations continue, highlighting renewed tension around one of the world’s most important shipping lanes. The move comes amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad.
Pakistan has sent fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under a defence pact as Islamabad hosts talks linked to a fragile US-Iran ceasefire. The move underscores rising regional tension with potential knock-on effects for energy markets and global stability.
Panama and Costa Rica reinforced their shared border security strategy with new surveillance tools, patrol vehicles and joint operations at Paso Canoas. The two governments say closer coordination will help combat narcotrafficking, trafficking and smuggling.
Pope Leo XIV condemned the “delusion of omnipotence” he says is driving the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and called on leaders to negotiate peace. His remarks add moral pressure as fears grow of a broader regional conflict.
Ángela Russo has been elected to lead Panama’s Defensoría del Pueblo, an office with a $7.2 million budget and 254 employees. Her arrival revives debate over the institution’s cost, effectiveness, and role in protecting citizens’ rights.
Panama’s Legislative Education Committee is preparing to present a school reform proposal in the coming days. The plan seeks to update an education system whose legal framework has not seen a comprehensive overhaul in more than 80 years.