In-depth reporting on government actions, political parties, and policy debates in Panama. We track elections, legislative changes, and the actors shaping public life.
Lawyers for Comptroller General Anel Flores say he did not interrupt a prosecutor’s office procedure when he entered during interviews with auditors. The case has drawn attention because it involves Panama’s top oversight official and an anti-corruption investigation.
Russia launched a massive daytime drone barrage across Ukraine, killing at least six people and renewing pressure on civilian areas. The strike highlights the war’s continuing toll and its wider global impact.
ASEP has expanded its rules on IPTV devices in Panama, targeting the sale and installation of equipment used to access unauthorized television content. The regulator says licensed streaming platforms remain unaffected.
A senior envoy overseeing the US-brokered Gaza truce says Hamas must disarm, but should not be forced to vanish as a political movement. The comments highlight the central dispute shaping Gaza’s postwar future.
Panama’s Budget Committee approved $26.5 million in extra transfers for the National Assembly, pushing its budget to $141.8 million. The move sparked debate over payroll growth, transparency, and how legislative funds are managed.
Panama and the Dominican Republic discussed expanding trade, boosting tourism and coordinating on regional security. The talks also examined how free zones in both countries could support greater exchange of goods.
Trump’s arrival in Beijing is expected to be closely watched for signs of how China wants to frame the visit through protocol and pageantry. The optics could hint at the tone of future U.S.-China relations, with possible knock-on effects for global trade and Latin America.
Switzerland has approved its adherence to the Panama Canal neutrality protocol, strengthening international support for the waterway’s neutral role in global trade. The move adds symbolic weight at a time of rising geopolitical tension.
Switzerland has joined the Panama Canal Neutrality Treaty, reinforcing international support for the canal’s permanent neutral status. The move highlights the canal’s importance to global trade and Panama’s diplomatic role as its steward.
President José Raúl Mulino opened the International Free Zones Congress in Panama, promoting the country’s financial stability and economic growth to investors. He also invited participants to consider Panama as a destination for new business.
President José Raúl Mulino opened a global free zones congress in Panama by urging international investors to use the country as a logistics and trade hub. He said Panama offers a strong financial system, growing economy and business-friendly conditions.
Lawmaker Betserai Richards denounced a critical situation involving hospitalized patients at the Hospital Irma de Lourdes Tzanetatos. His comments have renewed scrutiny of public hospital care in Panama.
Switzerland has joined the protocol tied to the Panama Canal’s permanent neutrality treaty, a move Panama says reinforces the waterway’s role in peace and global trade. The government described the decision as support for the canal’s neutral, open, and secure operation.
Switzerland has joined the Panama Canal neutrality treaty, a move Panama views as a recognition of its serious international stewardship of the waterway. The step reinforces diplomatic support for one of the world’s most important trade routes.
President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing to try to repair trade ties damaged by a tariff war that sharply reduced U.S.-China commerce. The talks carry major implications for global supply chains and trade-sensitive economies in Latin America.
Panama’s digital driver’s license remains in the planning stage, with ATTT still to confirm when applications will begin. The rollout is being watched closely as officials prepare to explain whether it can replace the physical card.
Anel Flores did not attend a press conference he called, while his lawyers confirmed he faces a complaint over an alleged disruption during a judicial proceeding. The dispute centers on a Public Ministry interview linked to the case against former vice president José Gabriel Carrizo.
The defense of Panama comptroller Anel Flores rejected claims of an unlawful entry into the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of how the country’s oversight institutions handle corruption cases.
Nicolás Batista has resigned as director of Panama’s Food Agency, with the change set to take effect on May 15. The government has not yet named a replacement for the post.
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing for talks focused on the Iran war, trade tensions and U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. The outcome could influence global markets, security dynamics and trade flows that also matter to Panama and Latin America.