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 debate over the next Ombudsperson highlights a larger problem: institutions cannot depend on strong leaders alone. Law 504 aims to strengthen the office, but its real test will be implementation.
Hungary’s election is emerging as a referendum on Viktor Orban’s rule and on China’s influence inside the EU, with opposition challenger Peter Magyar leading in recent polls. The result could reshape Budapest’s ties with Beijing, Moscow and Washington.
Community voices in Panama are raising the same complaint in two different settings: participation is promised, but institutions do not always listen or follow through. The debate is now at the center of a broader question about how democracy works on the ground.
Panama’s urban workforce is increasingly made up of flexible, independent workers who want protection without losing control over their schedules. The debate now is whether labor policy can adapt to that reality.
Panama’s administrative law debate is focusing on abuse of power and administrative silence, two issues that can distort public decision-making. The discussion underscores the need for timely, transparent, and purpose-driven government action.
A philosophical commentary imagines a more functional Panama built on merit, stable institutions, better public services and stronger civic discipline. Its core question is whether the country can stop assuming change is impossible and start discussing how to make it happen.
An Afghan mother is demanding an international investigation after a Pakistani strike on a Kabul drug treatment center killed her son and hundreds of others. The attack has intensified tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Senniaf has launched a search after three teenage girls escaped from a private shelter in Panama, with one already located. The case comes amid heightened concern over repeated incidents in the country’s child protection centers.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance says the official CEPANIM registration platform will be available during April. The system will allow people to verify whether they qualify for the benefit.
Marco Rubio accused China of detaining dozens of Panama-flagged cargo ships, adding to rising U.S.-China tensions involving Panama’s maritime role. The dispute highlights how the country’s shipping registry and canal remain tied to global geopolitical pressure.
Ukraine and Syria have agreed to cooperate on security after talks in Damascus, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The move signals Kyiv’s continued push to expand its diplomatic network beyond Europe.
Hamas’s armed wing says it will not discuss disarmament until Israel fully implements the first phase of the ceasefire. The stance highlights how fragile negotiations remain as fighting and diplomacy continue in parallel.
The PRD has elevated Edward Mosley Ibarra and Francisco Vigil to senior party posts despite their central roles in Panama’s parallel decentralization scandal. The move comes as related corruption cases continue to advance against local officials linked to the scheme.
Dozens of migrants are missing and at least two have died after a boat capsized off the coast of Libya, highlighting the deadly Central Mediterranean crossing. The disaster adds to mounting concerns over irregular migration and maritime safety.
A wheat cargo ship sank in the Sea of Azov after a Ukrainian drone attack, killing one crew member and leaving two missing. The strike adds to worries over shipping security and global grain supplies.
Trump sharply escalated tensions with Iran in a profanity-laced post tied to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route. The warning could rattle energy markets and shipping costs worldwide.
Trump sparked criticism after using abusive language in a threat toward Iran, warning of heavy bombing if Tehran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The clash underscores how tensions in the Gulf can quickly affect global energy markets and trade routes.
Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa marked Easter with a call for Panamanians to reject corruption, violence and indifference. He urged the faithful to treat resurrection as a real transformation in both personal life and the country’s future.
A Taiwanese naval fleet on a training voyage crossed the Panama Canal, highlighting the waterway’s global strategic role. The passage was documented by the Panama Canal Authority.
Israeli strikes across Lebanon killed at least 14 people as Hezbollah fired projectiles into northern Israel and Israeli troops advanced deeper into southern Lebanon. The escalation raises fears of a broader regional conflict.