In-depth reporting on government actions, political parties, and policy debates in Panama. We track elections, legislative changes, and the actors shaping public life.
The National Assembly’s internal rules reform is stalled as lawmakers clash over timing, political control and the race for the next Assembly presidency. Key changes are already approved, but final action now depends on whether there is enough support before April 30.
Panama’s residency system is facing delays in pay and a sharp drop in specialist training slots, even as the health authorities recruit foreign doctors to fill urgent gaps. The clash is exposing a deeper shortage of specialists in the public health system.
Trump has described U.S. strikes on Iran as a major victory while warning more attacks could come, intensifying fears of a wider Middle East conflict. The escalation could ripple through global energy and shipping markets, including in Latin America.
Mayín Correa has accused Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi of mishandling municipal funds, staffing “botellas,” and worsening conditions in the capital. Her comments add new pressure to a mayor already facing political headwinds.
Operation Just Cause was the 1989 U.S. invasion that removed Manuel Noriega and reshaped Panama’s political future. The operation remains a defining and contested moment in the country’s modern history.
Cuba said it is pardoning 2,010 prisoners in a Holy Week “humanitarian” gesture as tensions with the U.S. rise and the island faces severe fuel shortages. The move comes just after Washington eased a de facto oil blockade by allowing a Russian tanker to deliver crude.
Marco Rubio criticized China over the reported halting of Panama-flagged ships, calling the move bullying. The dispute highlights Panama’s outsized role in global shipping and maritime politics.
Ten years after the Panama Papers leak, the documents still stand as a turning point in global scrutiny of offshore finance and secrecy. The revelations pushed transparency higher on the international agenda and left a lasting mark on Panama’s reputation.
A political clash in Panama’s National Assembly has broken out between deputies Alaín Cedeño and Betserai Richards over alleged irregular handling of decentralization funds. The dispute adds fresh pressure to ongoing debates about transparency and public spending.
Marco Rubio accused China of pressuring Panama-flagged vessels after a dispute over strategic ports near the Panama Canal. The episode underscores how closely Panama’s shipping sector is tied to global geopolitics.
Panama’s new Civil Procedure Code places the preliminary hearing at the center of civil cases, aiming to speed up disputes, clean up procedural defects, and narrow evidence early. The reform also strengthens the judge’s role and pushes conciliation closer to the start of litigation.
Marco Rubio accused China of bullying Panama by briefly detaining or delaying dozens of Panama-flagged ships. The comments highlight how Panama’s shipping registry can become entangled in major geopolitical tensions.
Panama is moving to streamline uncontested inheritance cases with a notarial procedure designed to cut delays and ease pressure on the courts. The reform limits the fast-track route to clear, non-contentious successions and keeps disputed cases in the judiciary.
Israel has expressed support for Panama amid allegations involving vessel detentions and tensions linked to China. The dispute highlights Panama’s strategic maritime role and the diplomatic stakes surrounding its shipping sector.
Marco Rubio accused China of bullying after Panama-flagged ships were held up following a canal-related clash. The dispute highlights Panama’s exposure to rising U.S.-China tensions around a critical global trade route.
Marco Rubio accused China of bullying after Panama-flagged ships were held up following a clash linked to the Panama Canal. The dispute underscores the canal’s strategic importance and Panama’s place in global shipping politics.
More than 13,000 asylum seekers in the U.S. are facing deportation to third countries where many have no ties, raising due process and humanitarian concerns. The policy could also ripple through migration routes across Latin America.
Marco Rubio accused China of bullying after a clash involving Panama-flagged ships and the Panama Canal. The dispute highlights the strategic and economic importance of Panama’s shipping route.
Marco Rubio has accused China of bullying after Panama-flagged ships were held up following a clash tied to the Panama Canal. The incident underscores how Panama’s canal and ship registry remain central to global trade and geopolitics.
Marco Rubio accused China of bullying after Panama-flagged ships were held up following a canal-related clash. The dispute puts Panama’s canal and maritime registry back in the geopolitical spotlight.