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Israeli President Isaac Herzog ended his Panama visit as Israel continues efforts to preserve alliances abroad. The trip highlights Panama’s diplomatic weight in regional and global affairs.
More than 200 teachers and officials have resigned in Panama as authorities pursue a fake diploma scandal inside Meduca. Criminal complaints include document forgery, crimes against public administration, and criminal association.
President José Raúl Mulino outlined a major push to strengthen Panama’s maritime and logistics sectors, from port concessions to Canal-linked projects. He said the goal is to keep Panama efficient, competitive and central to global trade.
Deputy Ernesto Cedeño filed administrative complaints against the Panama and Arraiján mayor’s offices over street vendor evictions. The case centers on alleged abuses, due process concerns, and the enforcement of public space rules.
Panama City is keeping its temporary permit available for vehicles with expired plates, giving drivers a short-term way to circulate while they regularize their paperwork. The measure is designed as a bridge, not a substitute for plate renewal.
President Jose Raul Mulino said Panama’s ties with China have improved after a dispute involving accusations that Panamanian-flagged ships were detained in Chinese ports. The development matters for Panama’s maritime interests and wider trade relations.
President José Raúl Mulino said Panama’s country risk has fallen and defended the maritime registry as a pillar of the economy. He also backed continued investment tied to the Panama Canal.
President José Raúl Mulino will attend Laura Fernández’s inauguration in Costa Rica and hold bilateral meetings focused on diplomacy, trade, and regional cooperation. The visit highlights Panama’s interest in deeper Central American integration and logistics ties.
President José Raúl Mulino will travel to Costa Rica on May 8 to attend Laura Fernández’s inauguration and hold bilateral meetings, including one with Spain’s King Felipe VI. It will be his 23rd trip abroad since taking office in July 2024.
A new legislative initiative in Panama seeks to bring clearer rules and more transparency to the selection of artists for international cultural representation. The proposal aims to expand fair access and standardize how participants are chosen.
MIDES confirmed the second 2026 payment dates for beneficiaries of Red de Oportunidades, 120 a los 65, SENAPAN and Ángel Guardián. The schedule is important for families and older adults who rely on these social support transfers.
Iran is weighing a U.S. proposal to end the war as Trump threatens renewed bombing unless a deal keeps the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping. The dispute could rattle energy markets and global trade.
Panama City completed new sidewalks in Las Mañanitas that will benefit more than 3,000 students and staff in the area. The municipality also delivered six community bridges and is nearing completion of two more.
President Donald Trump and Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are set to discuss tariffs and organized crime at the White House in talks with regional implications. The meeting could influence trade policy and security cooperation across Latin America.
President José Raúl Mulino said tensions with China over detained Panamanian vessels are starting to ease after a recent spike in holds at Chinese ports. The issue has highlighted Panama’s exposure to maritime and diplomatic disruptions.
Vamos deputies are considering their own candidate for the National Assembly presidency and have ruled out supporting Herrera’s reelection. The stance could reshape negotiations over control of Panama’s legislature.
Panama and Israel pledged closer cooperation during Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s first visit to Panama, a symbolic moment in bilateral relations. The meeting highlighted the two countries’ interest in strengthening political and diplomatic ties.
Chad has declared national mourning after Boko Haram ambushed forces near Lake Chad and killed two generals. The attack highlights the group’s continuing threat in the region.
Panama’s football sector is backing a proposal to strengthen safeguards against match manipulation, with LPF representatives already taking the measure to the National Assembly. The initiative reflects growing concern about protecting the integrity of the game.
ANATI says Panama will move ahead with digital land titling efforts as only 35% of the country has been cadastral. The plan is meant to improve control over national lands and reduce irregularities.