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Curaçao has proposed creating a Caribbean-focused committee within the Latin American Parliament (Parlatino), presenting the plan at a Board meeting held in Panama City, according to Curaçao’s Parliament.
Iran has blocked vessels carrying about 20% of global oil and LNG from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about energy supplies, shipping costs, and wider market disruption.
At a Parlatino assembly in Panama City, Curaçao sought greater Caribbean influence in regional parliamentary discussions, spotlighting small states’ push for inclusion.
Mulino said he is confident a Panama bioethanol bill will be approved in a reasonable timeframe and urged that the initiative follow normal legislative procedures.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faced a House ethics hearing as some Republican lawmakers threaten a vote to expel her, raising political and procedural stakes in Congress.
A Panamanian foundation urged the National Assembly to exclude candidates with political ties from the race for defensor del Pueblo, ahead of interviews starting March 30 for 35 applicants.
Panama’s National Chamber of Fisheries and Aquaculture has voiced strong support for ARAP, defending the regulated fishing sector and highlighting full VMS coverage amid regulatory updates under Decreto Ejecutivo No.13/2023.
Pakistan said on March 26, 2026 it is mediating indirect talks between the US and Iran aimed at ending the war, positioning Islamabad as an intermediary between the two powers.
President José Raúl Mulino inaugurated the Escuela República de Venezuela, saying public works are meant to serve the people and reflecting the government’s emphasis on education infrastructure.
The U.S. Senate is set to vote on a Republican plan to fund TSA and DHS after a funding lapse caused travel disruptions, missed paychecks and warnings of airport closures, even as disagreements over immigration enforcement tied to President Trump’s policies remain unresolved.
A March 26 press release says Panama’s ambassador presented her credentials and is seeking deeper cooperation on trade, regional development and Panama Canal matters.
Mayor Mayer Mizrachi told the National Assembly’s Commission on Municipal Affairs that municipal decentralization in Panama City requires timely, sufficient funding to avoid infrastructure decay and service shortfalls.
President Donald Trump, during a Cabinet meeting, used social media to urge Tehran to “get serious soon” about negotiating a deal to end the war, a message delivered amid a partial U.S. government shutdown.
TVN 2 reports that Panama’s Anti‑Corruption Prosecutor’s Office carried out a diligencia at the main Fire Department headquarters on March 26, 2026, with directors, defense lawyers and those indicated present.
Russian and U.S. officials held talks described by the Kremlin as “necessary dialogue,” while Moscow denied allegations it had aided Iran amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Israel said it killed IRGC naval commander Alireza Tangsiri in a strike near Bandar Abbas by the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could heighten regional tensions and affect maritime security.
A 15-year-old volunteer paramedic and a colleague were killed in an Israeli strike in Lebanon, raising concerns about the safety of medical responders and protections for children in conflict zones.
Al Jazeera released video showing damage in multiple Israeli cities after reported Iranian attacks, underscoring risks of escalation amid long-standing Iran–Israel tensions.
Foro Mujer 2026 gathered prominent women leaders in Panama to discuss leadership, purpose-driven innovation and the cultural legacy needed to expand female influence across sectors.
Al Jazeera reports Russian authorities imposed data blackouts during Ukrainian drone strikes, leaving many residents without mobile data and complicating emergency response and reporting.