In-depth reporting on government actions, political parties, and policy debates in Panama. We track elections, legislative changes, and the actors shaping public life.
An Iranian military spokesperson on Wednesday mocked a U.S. 15‑point ceasefire plan delivered via intermediaries, signaling Tehran’s skepticism and complicating U.S. diplomatic efforts.
Al Jazeera reports that amid US-Israeli attacks, many Iranians face lost incomes, temporary displacement and uncertain internet access, compounding long-standing economic strain.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee urged stronger ties with Hainan after meeting its Communist Party secretary, calling on Hong Kong firms to offer finance, legal and accounting services to the island’s free‑trade port.
The Maguro, the first ship in an activist flotilla, docked in Havana carrying medical supplies, food and solar panels as Cuba faces an escalating energy crisis amid a US fuel blockade.
A proposed $10 transit charge at Tocumen, reintroduced by deputy Benicio Robinson González as draft No. 131, promises revenue for hospitals and airports but draws opposition over potential harm to Panama’s hub competitiveness.
Hong Kong’s ICAC charged five people over an alleged HK$90 million bribery scheme tied to renovation contracts at three housing estates, involving casino chips and red packets.
A La Prensa column criticizes Panama’s revived bioethanol bill, legislative budget increases, President José Raúl Mulino’s public remarks, and MIDES minister Beatriz Carles’s absence amid Senniaf allegations.
The ILO has placed Panama on a list of 24 countries cited for serious breaches of union rights, spotlighting gaps between the country’s international commitments and domestic labour practices and raising concerns about reputation and investment climate.
La Prensa’s Tal Cual reports deputies urged virtual work over fuel costs, Alexandra Brenes presented the Inamu bill, officials were named for leaving money at the Assembly, and PPC expanded arbitration claims beyond $2,000 million.
Analyst Trita Parsi says Iran is unlikely to agree to end the war without meaningful sanctions relief, underscoring sanctions as a central hurdle for diplomacy.
San Miguelito’s municipal government launched a $1.2 million public tender to rehabilitate Brisas del Golf park in Rufina Alfaro, with works including courts, stormwater infrastructure, an administrative building and spaces for older adults.
Thousands marched in Buenos Aires to mark the 50th anniversary of Argentina’s 1976 military coup, a day of national remembrance for victims of the ensuing dictatorship.
An op‑ed warns that low trust—measured by corruption perception and public confidence—raises Panama’s borrowing and operating costs, filtering out patient investment and inflating prices.
A constitutional challenge alleges Law 513’s $450 internship stipend and provisions undermine Panama’s social security, minimum wage and equal-pay protections; the CSJ will decide.
New Zealand players say they would be willing to play their June 15 World Cup match against Iran outside the United States after Iran threatened to boycott its fixtures amid the war.
Israel’s defence minister said forces will occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, calling it a “security zone” and signalling plans to control nearly a tenth of Lebanon’s territory.
Canada and France have urged Israel to abandon plans to occupy southern Lebanon, with Ottawa warning that Lebanon’s sovereignty “must not be violated” amid reports of invasion preparations.
Profiles of senior Chinese specialists in nuclear, radar and missile work were removed from a national engineering body’s website, including entries for Wu Manqing and a top nuclear scientist.
US media say the Trump administration has offered a temporary ceasefire and a 15-point plan to end what reports call the war on Iran — a move with potential regional and global implications.
A La Prensa column warns of weakened democratic freedoms in Panama and spotlights grassroots groups like Cinco Gatos Panamá and programs that reclaim public space for civic dialogue.