In-depth reporting on government actions, political parties, and policy debates in Panama. We track elections, legislative changes, and the actors shaping public life.
Victoriano Lorenzo was executed in 1903 after a military trial that lasted just 27 hours, turning the Indigenous leader into one of Panama’s most enduring national symbols. His death helped shape the country’s political memory in the months before separation from Colombia.
Trump said he discussed US arms sales to Taiwan in a conversation with Xi Jinping, highlighting one of the most sensitive flashpoints in US-China relations.
Panama’s National Assembly is set to debate economic substance reforms while exempting the maritime sector from new office and staffing requirements. Lawmakers say the move protects a key pillar of the country’s economy.
Panama’s municipality has started a formal review of outstanding seniority bonus claims for former employees, including cases dating back to 2014. The city says it is handling the process with transparency and financial responsibility.
Trump said China will buy 200 Boeing planes after his meeting with Xi Jinping, with the deal potentially expanding to 750 aircraft. The order would mark Boeing’s first major sale to China in nearly a decade.
Trump and Xi ended their summit with contradictory public claims, as Washington emphasized trade progress and Beijing stressed a warning over Taiwan. The split highlights how U.S.-China tensions continue to spill into global trade and diplomacy.
Panama has detected more than 3,700 migrants moving in reverse toward South America, including families and unaccompanied minors. Authorities are coordinating child protection cases with Senniaf and the Foreign Ministry.
BRICS has failed for the second meeting in a row to agree on a joint position over the war on Iran, highlighting widening divisions inside the bloc. The split raises questions about BRICS’ ability to act as a unified force on major global crises.
U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg met with top Panamanian officials in Panama City during a regional tour focused on energy security and critical mineral supply chains. The visit also highlighted continued U.S.-Panama coordination on shared economic growth.
The USS Nimitz has made a rare visit to Panama, drawing attention to the Canal’s global strategic importance. The carrier’s presence near the waterway highlights Panama’s role at the center of maritime trade and regional security.
Xi Jinping described Donald Trump’s China visit as a milestone and signaled a more constructive tone in US-China relations. The message comes as both powers weigh the costs of prolonged rivalry for global trade and diplomacy.
The United States is seeking an indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over Cuba’s 1996 shootdown of two humanitarian planes. The move could reopen a major flashpoint in U.S.-Cuba relations with wider implications for the region.
The United States and China have agreed the Strait of Hormuz must remain open as Iran seeks support through BRICS. The chokepoint’s stability is vital for global energy supplies and could influence fuel costs far beyond the Gulf.
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held a second day of talks in Beijing, a closely watched meeting with major implications for trade, diplomacy and global stability. The discussions come amid longstanding tensions between the United States and China.
Idaan allocated $12 million in 2025 and 2026 to tanker-truck water suppliers, with several companies repeatedly winning contracts across the country. The spending comes amid ongoing drought-related pressure on Panama’s water system and renewed concerns over oversight.
Panama’s National Assembly is heading into a closely watched July 1 leadership vote, with RM planning its own candidate and Jorge Herrera seeking re-election. Several blocs have not yet declared support, leaving the race dependent on late coalition building.
Panama is feeling the effects of rising US-China tensions as competition over ports, trade routes, and strategic infrastructure intensifies. The canal’s neutrality and sovereignty remain central as global powers keep their eyes on the isthmus.
Panama’s National Assembly approved a $7.5 million transfer to begin paying compensation tied to the failed new National Oncology Institute project. The settlement totals $14.9 million after the state canceled the contract years ago.
Pressure is mounting on UNACHI rector Etelvina as students seek a censure vote amid budget cuts, investigations, and staff complaints. The dispute has also drawn attention from Panama’s top political leaders.
A top U.S. admiral said strikes against Iran severely damaged its military and defense capabilities, as lawmakers questioned the operation on Capitol Hill. The assessment heightens concern over further escalation in the Middle East.