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The National Assembly debated a bill to reform the Judicial Code and modernize Panama’s notarial system on March 20, 2026; heated exchanges led to the session being suspended.
Panama’s national commission held its first meeting of the year, emphasizing efforts to promote family values and good customs at home and signaling possible future initiatives.
Panama has rejected Hutchison’s claim that a deadline was missed in an arbitration over port matters, with both sides contesting procedural issues as the dispute continues.
Panama’s president dismissed CK Hutchison’s accusations as “outrageous” and “a lie” after the government moved to unwind a port concession held by the company’s Panama Ports Company unit.
Panamanian President Jose Raul rejected CK Hutchison’s claims as “outrageous” and “a lie” after the government moved to unwind a port concession held by Panama Ports Company, Reuters reported.
Panama’s Supreme Court ruled the First Superior Tribunal erred by removing Ronny Mizrachi from the Odebrecht trial, restoring the trial judge’s authority to weigh evidence and determine participation.
The Autoridad Marítima de Panamá says Balboa and Cristóbal ports show “significant” deterioration, rejecting Panama Ports Company’s claims as it pursues arbitration at the ICC. The dispute follows a Supreme Court ruling that voided PPC’s contract.
Acodeco shifted from warning that mandatory ethanol would limit consumer choice to publicly supporting Bill 443 during its first debate, prompting lawmakers to demand an explanation.
Law360 reports a Singapore company has claimed $140 million in losses from an alleged treaty breach involving Panama. Details on the treaty and parties involved remain limited.
Panama’s president has publicly rejected CK Hutchison’s claims over canceled port contracts, calling the assertions ‘outrageous’ in a dispute that could affect investment and port operations, U.S. News reports.
Panama’s president called CK Hutchison’s claims “outrageous” after the company criticized the government’s cancellation of port contracts, Reuters reported, in a dispute with potential implications for investor confidence and port operations.
President José Raúl Mulino said he will travel to Canada to attend Panama’s opening match at the 2026 World Cup, expressing confidence ahead of the team’s Group L fixtures and upcoming friendlies.
The Trump administration said Thursday it has opened investigations into 13 states that require state-regulated health insurance plans to cover abortion, prompting potential federal-state clashes over insurance rules.
DHS nominee Mullin told senators he will not eliminate FEMA and pledged to reverse some unpopular policies of his predecessor, signaling a softer federal emergency-management approach.
Panama’s Anti‑Corruption Prosecutor’s Office arrested a former Ifarhu regional director and a merchant in a probe into alleged embezzlement of $145,265 from the PASE‑U student aid program.
President Mulino said he will reveal information about the Panama Ports Company and an alleged long-running “robbery” affecting the country, intensifying scrutiny of port governance.
President Mulino has promised to disclose information he says relates to a long-running “robbery” by the Panama Ports Company, after PPC accused the government of ignoring its claims. Details and evidence have not yet been released.
Panamanian editors joined over 50 Latin American and European peers in signing the Alcalá Declaration at the IX Congreso de Editores CELAC-UE, committing to protect journalism, Spanish-language media and the safety of reporters amid digital challenges.
A Trump commemorative gold coin was approved for production by the U.S. Mint for America’s 250th anniversary, a move critics say breaks with precedent and raises legal and ethical concerns.
March is shaping up as a pivotal month for determining the viability of the Panama–David–Border Train after Panama’s National Railway Secretariat and Costa Rica’s railway authority moved toward a regional agreement.