In-depth reporting on government actions, political parties, and policy debates in Panama. We track elections, legislative changes, and the actors shaping public life.
Panama urged de-escalation in the Middle East after an Iranian attack on UAE infrastructure, stressing diplomacy and restraint. The appeal came as the UN Security Council met on the regional crisis.
Panama expressed solidarity with the United Arab Emirates after attacks targeted civilian infrastructure, condemning harm to non-combatants and public services. The response reflects Panama’s support for international humanitarian norms and diplomatic restraint.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Panama for an official visit, praising the country’s freedom of navigation and its global maritime role. The visit highlights Panama’s importance as a diplomatic and trade hub centered on the canal.
Faculty pressure is rising at UNACHI after professors demanded the resignation of Rector Etelvina Medianero de Bonagas. The dispute centers on governance concerns, a budget deficit and growing financial strain.
China is increasing its diplomacy on the Iran war before the Trump-Xi summit, reflecting the conflict’s growing importance to global powers. The move could influence energy markets, regional stability, and broader U.S.-China relations.
Eight people were detained in San Miguelito over an alleged peculation case linked to more than $8 million in state losses. The investigation highlights concerns over public fund oversight in one of Panama’s largest districts.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Panama City during an official visit to Central America, highlighting Panama’s role as a regional diplomatic hub. The trip underscores the country’s continued importance in international relations.
The United States and Iran appear to be edging toward an initial war-ending agreement, even as President Trump threatens more bombing if Tehran does not agree. The mix of diplomacy and military pressure has global stakes, including possible effects on energy prices and trade routes.
Trump said the Iran war has a “very good chance of ending” but warned the U.S. could resume bombing if it does not. The comments keep both diplomacy and escalation firmly on the table.
The IMO has restarted negotiations on a global plan to cut shipping emissions, with Panama’s Arsenio Domínguez urging confidence as talks continue. The committee also approved new anti-pollution measures and warned about marine risks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Panama for an official visit that includes meetings with Panamanian leaders and members of the Jewish community. The trip highlights the country’s diplomatic role and longstanding community ties.
Panama City hosted a meeting between President José Raúl Mulino and Pres Herzog, highlighting Panama’s role as a regional diplomatic hub. The encounter comes amid wider attention to security and international cooperation in Latin America.
Seven people were detained in San Miguelito in an alleged embezzlement case linked to the Belisario Porras township board. Prosecutors say the suspected loss to the state exceeds $8 million.
Luis Duke said the Vamos-Panameñista legislative alliance has failed to meet several commitments, even as he acknowledged some progress in the Assembly. His remarks highlight growing pressure on lawmakers to show concrete results inside Panama’s legislature.
Eight people, including former officials, have been detained in San Miguelito over an alleged multi-million dollar embezzlement case tied to checks from a local community board. The probe is focusing on possible unjustified payments in Belisario Porras.
Armed groups in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada are intensifying extortion and territorial violence, putting Indigenous communities and a growing tourism sector at risk. The crisis threatens one of the country’s most iconic mountain regions.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog began an official visit to Panama with a stop at the Panama Canal, after being welcomed by Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez. The opening visit highlights the canal’s importance in Panama’s diplomacy and global standing.
The Iran war is worsening tensions between the United States and Germany, testing one of the West’s most important alliances. The dispute could also ripple into global trade, energy markets, and shipping routes.
Syria says it dismantled a Hezbollah-linked cell that was allegedly preparing assassinations of senior officials. The claim raises fresh concerns over regional security and covert conflict in the Middle East.
The United States has paused its Strait of Hormuz operation after Trump said talks with Iran are making progress. The move may signal a possible easing of a major global security and energy threat.