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Panama City’s Municipal Council approved renaming Playa Prieta in Casco Antiguo to Playa Las Garzas. The measure passed with one recorded vote against from Parque Lefevre representative Rody Rodríguez.
Electoral prosecutors raided the Arraiján mayor’s office as part of an investigation into Stefany Peñalba tied to the municipal transport program and vehicle labeling. Authorities said evidence collection is continuing at multiple intervened sites.
Panama is expanding the air capabilities of its national service, a move aimed at improving security, surveillance, and response across the country. The upgrade reflects the strategic importance of aerial operations in a nation shaped by difficult terrain and the Panama Canal.
The United States says its ceasefire with Iran remains in place even as tensions persist around the Strait of Hormuz. The developments matter for global energy markets and could ripple through shipping and fuel costs, including in Panama.
Unachi warned that repeated budget cuts for 2025 and 2026 could threaten biweekly payroll payments and strain university operations. Faculty concerns have turned the issue into a broader debate over public funding for higher education in Panama.
Electoral prosecutors carried out a new proceeding at the Arraiján Mayor’s Office after a judge authorized the action. The case is tied to an investigation into a possible electoral offense in the municipality.
Trump has suspended a U.S. operation in the Strait of Hormuz while Washington tries to finalize an agreement with Iran. The decision could ease tensions in a waterway vital to global oil shipping.
Electoral prosecutors carried out a new operation at the Arraiján mayor’s office as part of an investigation into the alleged misuse of state resources for electoral benefit. The case centers on possible violations involving public assets and local government facilities.
The United States says its ceasefire with Iran remains intact even as it launches a new effort to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The standoff has kept many commercial vessels out of one of the world’s most important trade corridors.
The U.S. military has reopened its jungle training school in Panama after a 25-year pause, joining Panamanian forces in a new joint exercise. The move highlights Panama’s strategic role and the importance of tropical terrain training.
Eusebia Calderón de Copete was elected president of the Board of Directors of Panama’s Caja de Seguro Social. The appointment places her at the center of one of the country’s most important public institutions.
U.S. General Capstone appeared with the U.S. Ambassador of Panama in Panama City, highlighting the continuing diplomatic and security relationship between the two countries. The meeting comes in the context of Panama’s strategic role as a regional hub and home to the Panama Canal.
Families in Lebanon are still searching the ruins four weeks after a massive Israeli airstrike killed more than 350 people in minutes. The attack has intensified fears of a broader regional escalation.
Panama City has enabled a temporary salvoconducto for drivers affected by the suspension of 2026 plate delivery. The permit allows motorists to keep circulating while regular issuance is paused.
Electoral prosecutors searched the Arraiján mayor’s office amid an investigation into a complaint over alleged political propaganda violations. The case involves Mayor Stefany Peñalba’s municipality in Panamá Oeste.
Panama’s top football league has launched an investigation after a late own goal sparked fresh match-fixing suspicions. The case comes amid ongoing concern over integrity in Panamanian football after earlier convictions tied to Operation Garra.
Panama’s foreign minister and Bahrain’s foreign minister discussed security in the Strait of Hormuz and the importance of freedom of navigation. The conversation reflects Panama’s ongoing focus on maritime stability and global shipping routes.
Panama’s Electoral Prosecutor’s Office met with the ATTT to examine the use of the slogan “Con paso firme” on vehicle plates. The review reflects growing attention to political messaging in everyday public spaces.
Fundación Libertad Ciudadana launched La ruta de la plata, a digital platform that organizes private campaign financing data for candidates elected in Panama’s 2024 elections. The tool aims to improve transparency around electoral income and spending.
CENTCOM says securing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz is a priority under a new effort dubbed Project Freedom. The move highlights rising U.S.-Iran tensions in a chokepoint vital to global energy shipments.