In-depth reporting on government actions, political parties, and policy debates in Panama. We track elections, legislative changes, and the actors shaping public life.
Residents near Erbil International Airport in northern Iraq reported property damage after drone debris fell in the area. The incident highlights growing concerns over drone threats to civilian infrastructure.
Asia Television signed off after a final broadcast capped years of financial trouble and decline, ending the run of one of Hong Kong’s best-known broadcasters. The shutdown highlighted the pressures facing traditional TV in the digital age.
Panama’s National Assembly Government Commission has finished interviewing candidates for Defensor del Pueblo. Lawmakers will now draft a recommendation for the Plenum next Monday.
Panama’s Ministry of Health installed the Technical Council for Medicinal Cannabis, advancing the implementation of Law 242, which regulates therapeutic cannabis use in the country.
Panama’s education debate is focusing on outdated laws, teacher quality and the need for a modern curriculum that includes STEM and technology. The push for reform is being tied to the country’s long-term competitiveness, employment and development.
A judge has blocked Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project, but Trump signaled that work could continue anyway. The clash adds another legal and political test around the limits of presidential power.
A Hong Kong case involving an infant found in Causeway Bay has reignited calls for stronger support for people facing unplanned pregnancies. The debate centers on whether vulnerable women can access help early enough to prevent tragedy.
Mexico is joining a U.S. court case over alleged medical neglect in an ICE detention center after the death of a Mexican national in Adelanto, California. Officials say they will also seek a hearing before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
Panama City officials have started the budgeting process and are already discussing a possible deficit. The talks will shape spending priorities, city services, and the final financial plan.
Donald Trump was met with some boos and applause at the Kennedy Center while attending a performance of Chicago with Melania Trump. The appearance came amid a heated dispute over the White House’s control of the landmark arts venue.
Hong Kong’s inquiry into the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire has shifted to the estate manager, with staff tearfully denying they failed residents. The blaze killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000.
The USS Nimitz has arrived in Panama to participate in multinational maritime exercises with regional partners. The drills highlight Panama’s strategic role in global shipping and maritime cooperation.
Syria says it will stay out of the escalating conflict involving Iran unless directly attacked, as Damascus tries to avoid being pulled into another regional war. The stance highlights the fragility of a country still recovering from 14 years of devastating conflict.
Panama’s National Assembly has finished interviewing candidates for ombudsman, with lawmakers set to announce their decision after Semana Santa. The selection has drawn attention because of calls for transparency and merit in the process.
China has finished digging the underwater section of a 14-kilometer high-speed rail tunnel beneath the Yangtze River, moving a major east China link closer to completion. The project reflects Beijing’s broader push to expand rail capacity with vast underground infrastructure.
Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa urged Panama to adopt clear policies and change attitudes to strengthen protection for children. His message highlights child welfare as a national priority.
President Gustavo Petro has clashed with Colombia’s central bank over interest rates after approving a 23.7% minimum wage increase for 2026. Analysts say the move could add pressure to inflation as his final year in office begins.
Panama’s municipal leaders are again pressing for full control of property tax revenue, arguing that local governments need real fiscal autonomy to meet rising service demands. The proposal would give municipalities 100% of the impuesto sobre bienes inmuebles to fund planning, maintenance, and community needs.
Panama has installed a Technical Cannabis Council to help regulate medicinal cannabis and organize access to treatment. The move strengthens the country’s medical oversight framework for cannabis-based therapies.
Protesters are demanding that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer do more than condemn Israel’s proposed death penalty law for Palestinians. The controversy has renewed debate over discrimination, human rights, and Western diplomatic pressure on Israel.