In-depth reporting on government actions, political parties, and policy debates in Panama. We track elections, legislative changes, and the actors shaping public life.
Trump’s visit to China puts trade, technology, and security at the center of a closely watched meeting with Xi Jinping. The outcome could ripple across global markets and trade routes, including in Panama and Latin America.
Israeli lawmakers have approved a special tribunal that can impose the death penalty for cases linked to the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023 attacks. Human rights groups say the measure weakens fair-trial safeguards and raises serious legal concerns.
Ukraine’s frontline city of Izyum is once again facing the threat of Russian occupation as Moscow prepares a major spring offensive. The city’s strategic location makes it a key prize in the eastern war.
Panama is moving toward a bidding process to expand the José Agustín Arango road between Cerro Azul and Pacora. The project could ease daily travel for thousands of residents in eastern Panama City.
ANTAI sanctioned Arraiján mayor Stefany Peñalba with a 50% salary penalty for violating the Code of Ethics. The move highlights Panama’s enforcement of public-sector conduct rules.
Panama’s ATTT has confirmed that the digital driver’s license will carry the same validity period as the physical license. The move gives drivers a more convenient option without changing renewal dates.
CSS has rejected political campaigning inside hospitals while addressing concerns around the Irma de Lourdes Tzanetato hospital. The agency says health facilities must stay focused on patient care and operate apart from partisan activity.
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Jacob Helberg will visit Panama this week to strengthen cooperation on energy and critical minerals. The trip highlights Panama’s role in regional diplomacy and strategic economic ties.
A US appeals court has paused a ruling blocking Trump’s 10% global tariff, keeping the measure alive while a major legal challenge continues. The case could affect trade flows and costs well beyond the United States.
CSS rejected political campaigning inside hospitals and clarified the situation at the Irma de Lourdes Tzanetato hospital. The institution said it is addressing health system deficiencies gradually and responsibly with available resources.
A citizen initiative in Panama’s National Assembly seeks to make sports match-fixing a crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The proposal aims to strengthen penalties and protect the integrity of competitions.
Panama says it is ready to discuss trade restrictions with Costa Rica, but only under equal rules. The exchange opens a possible path for talks between the two neighboring countries.
A trial has opened over the 2019 La Joyita prison massacre, with prosecutors linking the deadly attack to a Bagdad gang order and a rival faction dispute. The case highlights Panama’s ongoing prison security crisis and the wider violence tied to organized crime.
Shipping companies are warning that the war involving Iran could drive up fuel costs and trigger wider price increases across global supply chains. The pressure could also affect trade and logistics in Panama and Latin America.
Panama City Hall is promoting new infrastructure, urban recovery, and public space projects in the city center. The effort underscores the municipality’s focus on revitalizing the capital’s core districts.
The UN says drones are making Sudan’s conflict more dangerous as repeated peace efforts fail to stop the war. The fighting is worsening a major humanitarian crisis and threatening wider regional stability.
Colombian civilian displacement doubled last year as armed conflict intensified, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross. The worsening violence adds pressure to regional migration and security concerns.
Ukraine struck Russian gas facilities in retaliation for attacks that killed at least six people in Ukraine. The exchange highlights the war’s escalating use of long-range infrastructure attacks.
Arraiján Mayor Stefany Peñalba has been sanctioned by Antai for violating Panama’s Code of Ethics following a citizen complaint filed in December. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of public officials and transparency rules in local government.
Panama’s commerce minister said the government will seek dialogue with Costa Rica over a trade dispute, stressing a relationship based on reciprocity. The stance signals a preference for negotiation to protect bilateral commercial ties.