In-depth reporting on government actions, political parties, and policy debates in Panama. We track elections, legislative changes, and the actors shaping public life.
The EU and UK have imposed new sanctions on Russian officials and institutions accused of deporting and indoctrinating Ukrainian children during the war. The move adds pressure on Moscow over one of the conflict’s most sensitive humanitarian issues.
Panama’s AIG announced new measures to strengthen cybersecurity in public institutions amid rising threats and cyberattacks. The move highlights the growing importance of protecting government systems and digital services.
Panama’s Authority for Government Innovation issued a resolution requiring government institutions to follow cybersecurity practices to help protect digital infrastructure from rising cyberattacks. The measure aims to strengthen public-sector defenses and improve consistency across agencies.
A Swedish national convicted in Panama for money laundering has resurfaced in connection with offshore financial services and New Zealand-based platforms. The case revives scrutiny of Panama’s role in international shell-company networks.
Panama’s Education Ministry is investigating a suspected fake diploma network after more than 200 teachers resigned or left their posts amid credential fraud allegations. Authorities have filed 141 complaints and seven charges so far.
IFARHU has urged more than 300 former employees to complete the process for collecting pending seniority bonuses tied to work performed between 2014 and 2021. The payments remain awaiting withdrawal by ex-collaborators.
Panama’s government is facing an extortion demand after cybercriminals hacked public platforms, according to the Authority for Government Innovation. The case highlights the growing cybersecurity threat to state systems and digital services.
Panama’s National Assembly has started debating a bill on economic substance, with Economy and Finance Minister Felipe Chapman outlining a 15% penalty for noncompliant companies. The proposal is aimed at strengthening business transparency and compliance rules.
Trump says he will raise the imprisonment of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai with Xi Jinping during upcoming talks, highlighting a flashpoint in U.S.-China relations. Lai’s case remains a symbol of Beijing’s crackdown on dissent and press freedom in Hong Kong.
The European Union has sanctioned 16 officials accused of helping Russia abduct Ukrainian children, sharpening its response to the war. The move adds pressure over one of the conflict’s most serious humanitarian allegations.
Trump said he will raise U.S. arms sales to Taiwan in talks with China’s Xi, reviving one of the most contentious issues in U.S.-China relations. The move could reverberate far beyond Asia, including in global trade and diplomacy.
Panama’s Supreme Court has upheld the confinement of six high-risk inmates at Punta Coco, rejecting a corrective habeas corpus request. The men are linked to drug trafficking, gang activity and violent crimes.
Guillermina Martínez’s rise from Contraloría fiscal controller at Unachi to head of Human Resources is drawing scrutiny amid long-running concerns over the university’s payroll and governance. The appointment has renewed debate over transparency at the Chiriquí public university.
Panama’s Assembly president said withheld payments will be restored in the coming days, with workers’ salaries the top priority. The move is aimed at easing pressure on employees and normalizing payroll inside the legislature.
Trump said the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after the U.S. rejected a Tehran proposal that reportedly included nuclear concessions. The warning highlights growing uncertainty over a fragile diplomatic pause with wider regional and global implications.
Panama has opened the first debate on a bill to change Fiscal Code rules on economic substance, with more than 60 invited participants. The proposal could shape tax compliance, transparency, and the country’s business climate.
Panama’s comptroller agreed to reverse the unpaid-leave measure affecting 43 Assembly workers after meeting with lawmakers and the president of the National Assembly. The dispute had escalated into a criminal complaint alleging abuse of power and falsification.
Panama’s Superior Court of Appeals upheld the decision not to impose personal precautionary measures on nine defendants in the IFARHU case. The ruling keeps their pretrial status unchanged as the judicial process continues.
Panama’s National Assembly has started consultations on a fiscal reform that would tighten controls on multinational companies without a physical presence in the country. The government says the plan is meant to strengthen, not weaken, Panama’s financial system.
Luis Eduardo Camacho weighed in on Jorge Herrera’s performance at the National Assembly, underscoring debate over the chamber’s leadership and future direction. The comments highlight the Assembly’s central role in Panama’s political balance.