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Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the Iran war’s energy price spike is a major inflation risk the central bank must watch closely. The warning carries potential implications for global borrowing costs and import prices, including in Panama.
The Vatican has expressed regret to Israel’s ambassador over the closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which Israel says was justified on security grounds. The decision comes amid the wider war in the Middle East.
The Vatican said it regretted Israel’s decision to block Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from Palm Sunday Mass at the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Israeli authorities later reversed the move after international criticism.
The FBI says a man who rammed a truck into a Michigan synagogue was inspired by Hezbollah and intended to cause maximum harm. The case highlights the global reach of extremist ideology and the vulnerability of religious sites.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said regional stability requires eliminating Iran’s missile-launch capability, signaling a hard-line stance toward Tehran. The comments highlight a security issue that can ripple into global trade, energy prices, and inflation.
The Panama Canal Authority is nearing a decision on its next administrator, with Ilya Espino de Marotta confirming she is in the shortlist. The selection comes amid unusual secrecy compared with the public 2019 process.
Panama’s government has ordered public office closures for Holy Week 2026, with some exceptions. Residents are being urged to check ahead for service availability and schedule changes.
The White House says the military is upgrading facilities for a new East Wing project after Trump described a “massive” fortified complex beneath the planned ballroom. The administration has not disclosed full details of the US$400 million build.
The United States has reopened its embassy in Venezuela nearly three months after the abduction of Nicolas Maduro, signaling a possible easing of diplomatic tensions. The move could have wider implications for regional diplomacy and migration in Latin America.
The United States has reopened its embassy in Caracas after restoring full diplomatic relations with Venezuela following Nicolás Maduro’s removal. The move signals a major reset in a long-strained relationship with regional implications for Latin America.
Security around the Panama Canal remains a strategic priority in Washington-Panama discussions, reflecting the waterway’s global trade importance. The canal continues to play a central role in regional economic stability.
A Panama court ordered preventive detention for eight suspects in a migrant smuggling case tied to Operation Alborada. Authorities say the alleged network moved migrants illegally through several provinces using coordinated routes and transport support.
Panama City Hall has issued a brief official comunicado, but the source provided does not include the statement’s contents. No further details are available at this time.
TSA workers have received overdue paychecks, which may ease major airport security bottlenecks in the U.S. But the broader Department of Homeland Security shutdown is still ongoing.
Panama’s Commission on Government, Justice and Constitutional Affairs has started interviewing 35 candidates for the post of Defensor del Pueblo. The selection process will help determine who will lead the country’s ombudsman institution.
A Panamanian judge kept two criminal complaints by Odila Castillo against La Prensa journalist Rolando Rodríguez archived, finding no evidence of a crime. Three other complaints in the same dispute remain open after separate hearings reopened them.
The New York Times says the Pentagon is defying a court order tied to a policy restricting reporters’ access to Defense Department headquarters. The dispute highlights a wider fight over press freedom and government transparency in the United States.
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is making a late bid to return to Congress, reviving a political career marked by both electoral success and scandal. The race could offer another test of how voters weigh name recognition against past controversy.
The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing Donald Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship, a case that could reshape American immigration policy. The outcome may also affect migration debates across Latin America.
The United States has officially resumed operations at its embassy in Caracas after restoring diplomatic relations with Venezuela. The embassy is being restored now, but officials have not said when consular services will return.