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La Alcaldía evalúa un posible cobro por estacionamientos vinculado al uso de terreno en El Chorrillo. Las autoridades descartaron tarifas en la Cinta Costera.
The US has accused China of detaining multiple Panama-flagged vessels in the South China Sea, arguing the move violates international maritime law. The claim highlights how Panama’s ship registry can be implicated in disputes far from the country.
El Gobierno y transportistas en Panamá acordaron mantener la tarifa del pasaje mientras continúan las negociaciones. Los transportistas advirtieron que el alza del combustible eleva sus costos operativos.
A Malaysian politician from Sabah rejected Philippine remarks that linked the region to other countries’ oil and gas problems, saying “Sabah is not a commodity.” The statement warns against reviving outdated claims and stresses Sabah’s status within Malaysia’s sovereignty.
Tras la publicación de una lista de 35 candidatos para Defensor(a) del Pueblo, un exmagistrado pide que la elección se base en solvencia moral y en una visión ecuánime del rol, evitando descalificaciones sin analizar el fondo. El debate se concentra en perfiles como Ángela Russo y Eduardo Leblanc.
Rising fuel prices in Myanmar, linked to the Middle East war, are pushing more commuters to choose trains over planes and cars. AFP describes crowded Yangon-to-Naypyidaw journeys as travelers seek lower-cost transport options.
China is investigating Guo Yonghang, the former Communist Party secretary of Guangzhou, over alleged corruption. The probe is viewed as tied to Ma Xingrui, a former top Guangdong leader whose fate has been unclear since his sudden removal last July.
La muerte de Noelia Castillo en Barcelona, tras recibir eutanasia después de 601 días de batalla judicial impulsada por su padre, reavivó el debate en España sobre los límites de la ley y la legitimación de terceros. Críticos denuncian fallas del Estado; defensores alegan que la judicialización prolongó un sufrimiento considerado innecesario.
Austria plans to ban children under 14 from social media, joining a growing global push to limit minors’ online access. The move follows Australia’s 2024 restrictions on under-16 users.
Trump told a Saudi investment conference that a US-Israeli war on Iran will create a “new Middle East,” predicting it will soon be free from Iranian “nuclear blackmail.” His remarks link conflict outcomes to the region’s future security and investment outlook.
A year after the Trump administration’s DOGE cost-cutting efforts disrupted federal workers’ lives, PBS reports that it remains unclear what was actually saved. Employees say they want transparency about the results of the cuts and whether promised efficiencies materialized.
La elección de la junta directiva del Concejo Provincial en Panamá Oeste generó tensión y llevó a que Castro anunciara que impugnará el proceso. También advirtió posibles acciones legales.
Henry Lee, the famed forensic scientist who gained global attention for his testimony in the O.J. Simpson trial, has died at 87. He also taught for more than 50 years at the University of New Haven.
Rescue workers in south Tehran are carrying out an urgent operation after a missile strike hit a building, extracting survivors and recovering bodies from the rubble. The incident highlights the severe risks missile attacks pose to civilians in densely populated areas.
Iran’s reported missile strike on Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base wounded at least 10 U.S. service members and damaged U.S. refuelling aircraft, U.S. officials said. Two troops were described as seriously injured.
China has detained Panama-flagged ships in a reported surge of actions. The report links the timing to Panama’s January cancellation of a port concession, a move described as occurring under U.S. pressure.
Pandeportes respaldó el debate sobre el patronato del Estadio Roberto Mariano Bula en Colón. Mientras la iniciativa recibe apoyo ciudadano, también crecen los llamados a asegurar transparencia, fiscalización y una administración eficiente.
An Iranian missile attack on a Saudi air base wounded several U.S. service members and damaged multiple planes, a U.S. official said. The incident heightens regional security concerns and could have broader economic repercussions.
The Senate unanimously approved a deal to end the DHS shutdown for most of the agency, but Speaker Mike Johnson rejected it for lacking funding for ICE and Border Patrol. House Republicans are pursuing a new approach that could prolong the shutdown.
Houthis have warned they are “fingers on the trigger,” warning they can target major shipping lanes around the Arabian Peninsula as US and Israel continue their war involving Iran. The statement raises concerns about potential disruption to global maritime routes.