In-depth reporting on government actions, political parties, and policy debates in Panama. We track elections, legislative changes, and the actors shaping public life.
At the Foro Económico 2026 launch, Apede president Giulia De Sanctis urged the government and private sector to adopt telework and staggered schedules to help citizens cope with rising fuel costs.
The University of Panama has released the official list of aspirants for its 2026 elections, naming candidates for rector, deans and regional center leadership as the institution begins its selection process.
Panama’s National Police are investigating an alleged internal network of officers accused of stealing and selling institutional vehicles. A March 18 operation recovered a Toyota Corolla and a discarded institutional motorcycle in Chiriquí, and one civilian was detained.
Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz must be protected “by other nations who use it,” while Al Jazeera reported a defiant message from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, highlighting risks to a key global energy route.
A California federal jury found Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders during his 2022 takeover attempt, calculating up to $2.6 billion in potential damages in a class-action suit.
Panama’s public debt has climbed above $60 billion after liability-management operations and a $500M multilateral disbursement. The MEF says moves aim to stabilize debt, while economists warn of structural deficit risks.
IndexBox reports that Panama dismissed a port operator’s claims in a terminal concession dispute. The decision could influence investor confidence, operations and future concession terms.
The Maritime Executive reports Panama has issued a response after Hutchison described unspecified accusations as “scandalous.” Details were not available in the summary.
A U.S. House committee released a 34-page report accusing China of using UN budget contributions, senior appointments and troop deployments to expand influence and undermine U.S. interests.
Panama and Costa Rica signed an agreement to promote the Panamá–David–Frontera rail project, which officials say could help integrate rail transport across Central America.
A federal judge ruled for the New York Times in a challenge to Pentagon media rules, finding the Trump administration sought to oust “disfavoured journalists,” a decision with implications for press access and military transparency.
A federal judge in Washington has ruled parts of a Pentagon press-access policy unconstitutional, saying the measures violated the First and Fifth Amendments after The New York Times sued over withdrawn accreditations.
Panama’s Asamblea Nacional will choose the next head of the Defensoría del Pueblo from a list of 35 candidates, including incumbent Eduardo Leblanc González and former Supreme Court magistrate Ángela Russo Mainieri.
A company has filed arbitration against Panama over the Gas to Power Panama (GTPP) project in Puerto Pilón, Colón, seeking multimillion-dollar compensation. The move raises questions about investor confidence and the future of energy investment in the country.
The National Assembly closed nominations for the Defensor del Pueblo with 35 candidates; citizens can file objections March 25–26, TVN 2 reports. The short objection window begins the next phase of selection.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on March 20, 2026 that Tehran is not seeking war with its neighbours, a short statement that arrives amid ongoing regional frictions and global energy market sensitivity.
Two U.S. prosecutors have reportedly opened probes into alleged drug ties to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, which the president denies; the developments carry legal and diplomatic implications for Colombia and regional cooperation.
President Trump said he won’t seek a ceasefire with Iran, calling Tehran “finished,” as the U.S. and Israel continue strikes and Iran retaliates with missiles and drones that hit Israel and oil facilities.
Congress remains deadlocked over DHS funding with no resolution in sight. Also in the news: the Trump administration sues Harvard again, CBS ends its radio service, and Chuck Norris has died.
A tower crane collapsed at a Kwai Chung public housing site on Thursday, killing a 62-year-old operator and reigniting concerns about Hong Kong’s construction safety record amid major development projects like the Northern Metropolis.