In-depth reporting on government actions, political parties, and policy debates in Panama. We track elections, legislative changes, and the actors shaping public life.
La CSS informó que recibió nuevos lotes de amlodipina, irbesartán, hierro en ampollas y ácido hialurónico para pacientes crónicos. La entidad atribuyó desabastecimientos pasados a incumplimientos de proveedores e indicó que también existen problemas internos relacionados con desvíos de medicamentos.
La Prensa destaca que el viaje del canciller a Cuba fue clave para acompañar y verificar la situación de panameños detenidos en La Habana. Sin embargo, advierte que la gestión debe culminar en resultados concretos para asegurar su defensa y facilitar su retorno.
New data showing 94.5% of successful Top Talent Scheme applicants came from mainland China has sparked calls for Hong Kong to diversify hiring toward the Middle East and ASEAN. Experts also warn that workplace inclusivity—such as Muslim-friendly conditions—will be crucial to making any shift effective.
The US accuses China of detaining Panama-flagged ships as retaliation for Panama authorities taking over two ports previously controlled by Beijing. The report links the actions, but provides no further detention details.
Philippine lawmakers have urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to consider postponing this year’s ASEAN summit due to soaring fuel prices from a global energy crisis. Analysts caution that delaying the meeting could weaken Manila’s ASEAN chairmanship.
México activó un operativo de búsqueda y rescate para localizar dos veleros con 9 tripulantes que salieron el 20 de marzo desde Isla Mujeres rumbo a La Habana con ayuda humanitaria. No llegaron en la fecha prevista y, tras iniciar protocolos de emergencia, se despliegan unidades navales, aeronaves y coordinación internacional.
Malaysia’s prime minister says Iran cleared Malaysian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, as the government introduces measures to conserve fuel. The move underscores how energy chokepoints remain tightly tied to global shipping stability.
Palestinian residents fled after Israeli forces fired tear gas at Beit Imrin village in the occupied West Bank. The incident followed the arrival of Israeli settlers, highlighting rising tensions in a long-running flashpoint.
Panama’s Defensoría del Pueblo warned selectivo and colectivo transport operators that arbitrary fare increases are illegal, urging compliance with the law and signaling possible oversight.
A La Prensa op-ed by a former director argues social media is a new printing press that democratizes speech but erodes ethical filters, creating a “crisis of criterion” that calls for media literacy and civic responsibility in Panama.
A prominent Chinese expert says the US and Iran could find a negotiating path through “nuclear containment” and regional ceasefires. The remarks reflect China’s broader claim that diplomacy is the only sustainable solution as the Middle East conflict escalates.
Iranian Red Crescent footage shows the aftermath of a strike on a residential area in Urmia, with homes damaged. The incident spotlights ongoing risks to civilians amid regional tensions.
Trump’s signature is set to appear on U.S. currency for the first time for a sitting president, extending his personal imprint on major American institutions. The move is likely to fuel renewed debates about tradition, branding, and the symbolism of the nation’s money.
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government has made a “constructive” contribution to the “war on Iran,” reinforcing the country’s alignment with Western security efforts. The comment highlights how Middle East tensions continue to shape defense and foreign-policy decisions far beyond the region.
Rapid development in Amador—highlighted by a 15‑storey tower and cleared hectares—reveals enforcement gaps in Law 21-1997 and local zoning, sparking concerns over heritage, sovereignty and public oversight.
A U.S. regulator has warned amid growing China-Panama tensions as a reported surge in ship detentions escalates an ongoing port dispute. The latest moves follow Panama Supreme Court rulings affecting legal actions tied to port-related operations.
Residents of Altos del Romeral oppose a project to connect their street to Avenida José Agustín Arango, a linkage intended to improve access to the Corredor Sur via Chanis. The dispute highlights tensions between mobility improvements and neighborhood concerns.
Hong Kong condemned the UK after British authorities said they will use every opportunity to press for the release of jailed media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying. The city called London’s comments misleading and irresponsible, accusing it of undermining the rule of law.
The FMC says China has begun detaining Panama-flagged ships amid a dispute over port control. The notice also references wider legal and arbitration actions involving Panama, underscoring potential disruption to international shipping.
WWF’s Earth Hour in Hong Kong on March 28 marks 18 years since the event began locally, but the message is shifting from a symbolic lights-off moment to calls for lasting climate action. With Earth Hour now a major global movement, organizers argue urgency must translate into durable change.