In-depth reporting on government actions, political parties, and policy debates in Panama. We track elections, legislative changes, and the actors shaping public life.
Panama’s National Assembly approved in first debate the use of a 10% bioethanol blend (E10) in fuels, advancing legislative debate on biofuels and setting up further steps before implementation.
A CK Hutchison unit says its arbitration claim against Panama has surpassed $2 billion after the cancellation of port concessions; the company alleges unlawful seizure and a campaign by Panamanian authorities.
A unit of CK Hutchison told media on March 25, 2026, that its arbitration claim against the Republic of Panama now exceeds $2 billion; details remain limited and the implications could be significant for Panama’s finances and investment climate.
A unit of CK Hutchison told Reuters its arbitration claim against Panama now exceeds $2 billion, highlighting potential financial and investor impacts for the Panamanian government.
A merchant robbed for the fifth time has spurred local traders to appeal to Panama’s president and security minister for stronger surveillance and protection across the country’s interior.
A Global Rights Compliance report says a state-sponsored forced labour programme generates up to US$500 million a year for North Korea and traps workers in “brutal” conditions, based on first-hand testimonies.
At least 12 people were killed and 28 wounded in a strike in south Tehran amid continuing US-Israeli strikes, even as Donald Trump said talks were under way.
Official results show Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democrats and her coalition partners lost ground versus 2022, producing an indecisive Danish election and leaving government formation uncertain.
Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democrats faced their worst result in over a century, driven by migration and welfare concerns, leaving Denmark headed for weeks of coalition talks and uncertain policy direction.
Minister Felipe Chapman announced immediate measures to curb the impact of rising fuel prices, including cuts to government vehicle use, talks with transport operators, and maintained transit and gas subsidies.
Al Jazeera reports Russia’s military influence — from aircraft to Ukraine-style mass conscript assaults — is shaping Myanmar’s civil war, raising humanitarian and regional security concerns.
Ambassador Cabrera visited Bocas del Toro on March 24, 2026, to spotlight U.S.-Panama cooperation in health, education and economic opportunity, according to the U.S. Embassy.
Former President Donald Trump says he has been in contact with ‘the right people’ in Iran as US backchannel diplomacy reportedly continues amid an ongoing military buildup and apparent disagreement with Israel.
Transport operators in Panamá Oeste have suspended a planned fare hike while awaiting government measures to address rising fuel costs; reduced bus frequency is already causing longer waits.
Led By Donkeys released a video showing members labelling Larry Ellison’s superyacht “The Trump Propagandist,” drawing attention to wealth, politics and public protest.
Hong Kong announced broad regulatory changes to how its 2020 Beijing-imposed national security law is enforced, the first major update since a minor 2023 tweak. Authorities say the revisions respond to evolving geopolitical and technological threats.
Video shows a large explosion and fire at a high-rise in Erbil on March 24, 2026, reportedly near the U.S. consulate, occurring amid heightened regional tensions tied to Iran.
Experts say China is unlikely to join a US-led trilateral nuclear arms control deal in the short term, despite talks ahead of a planned Trump-Xi summit after a US-Russia treaty expired last month.
Mayor Mayer Mizrachi announced plans to expand sidewalks in Pedregal and Rana de Oro, a project officials say will benefit more than 50,000 residents. Details on timing and funding were not released.
The U.S. is set to deploy about 1,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East in the coming days, according to an AP source. The move highlights Washington’s ongoing use of rapid-reaction forces amid regional tensions.