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Panama’s Ministry of Labor and Ifarhu launched Abrazos de Futuro in Herrera to help children who worked before and support their parents. The program aims to prevent child labor through scholarships and family assistance.
The UAE has withdrawn a $3.5 billion deposit from Pakistan’s central bank shortly after Islamabad helped broker a ceasefire in the Iran war. The move has raised questions about regional tensions and Pakistan’s financial stability.
The United States and Iran are holding direct talks in Islamabad in an effort to shore up a fragile ceasefire after six weeks of fighting. The meeting is a high-stakes test of whether diplomacy can prevent further escalation in the Middle East.
A commentary on Panama’s social and educational challenges warns that blaming the system can turn into resignation. The message is that meaningful change still depends on concrete action, even in imperfect conditions.
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon as the U.S. and Iran head toward talks, easing fears over a critical global energy route. The remarks come amid tensions over Iran’s attempt to control passage through the waterway.
Panama and Costa Rica are reinforcing joint security coordination to improve the response to crime along their shared border. Both governments stressed the importance of binational mechanisms to better protect frontier communities.
Boquete has banned the use of fireworks and pyrotechnics, with fines of up to B/.500 for violations. The measure is aimed at protecting vulnerable residents in the Chiriquí district.
Lebanon says Israeli attacks since March 2 have killed 1,953 people and wounded 6,303, highlighting the deepening toll of the Israel-Hizbollah conflict. The escalation raises wider regional risks and could ripple into global markets and trade.
Panama’s National Assembly closed nominations for a new Electoral Tribunal magistrate with 26 candidates in the running. The selection is important because the tribunal oversees the country’s electoral process.
An Israeli strike on a government building in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh killed at least 13 people, marking another sharp escalation near the Israel-Lebanon border. The attack adds to fears that the conflict could widen further.
Brazil has announced a new partnership with the United States to target arms and drug trafficking, after seizing more than 1,100 illegal weapons imported from the U.S. in the past year. The move could have wider implications for regional security across Latin America, including Panama.
Colombia has retaliated against Ecuador’s tariff increase with a 100 percent import tax, deepening a dispute already shaped by border tensions and political friction. The clash could raise costs for trade across one of South America’s key cross-border corridors.
Vice President JD Vance is heading to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials in a bid to end the nearly six-week U.S.-Israel war with Iran. The effort comes amid deep mistrust and rising regional fallout, including fresh Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Panama’s comptroller interrupted an anti-corruption interview involving auditors tied to the case against former vice president José Gabriel Carrizo, prompting a formal investigation. The clash deepens a months-long dispute between the Comptroller’s Office and the Attorney General’s Office over corruption probes.
At least 14 people, including incumbent magistrate Alfredo Juncá, are seeking the National Assembly’s seat on Panama’s Electoral Tribunal. The process now moves to the Credentials Committee for review and interviews.
A Panama labor court admitted evidence in the Suntracs dissolution case and scheduled the next hearing for April 24. The dispute stems from clashes over pension reforms and allegations against union leaders.
Panama’s Comptroller General’s Office denied entering Public Ministry proceedings, saying the comptroller’s presence was only to check on auditors being interviewed. The clarification comes amid scrutiny over the boundaries between oversight and prosecutorial work.
Panama and For Nature signed a strategic agreement at the United Nations to advance the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Nature. The move highlights Panama’s growing role in global environmental advocacy.
A US trade court is reviewing the legality of Donald Trump’s newest tariffs, questioning whether a trade deficit can justify the levies. The ruling could shape future US tariff policy and affect global commerce.
Regional prosecutors are pushing back against any action that could undermine Panama’s judicial independence after the Comptroller’s Office entered justice offices. AIAMP warned that preserving these principles is key to public trust in the courts.