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 United States is expected to cut troop levels in Germany as tensions rise between President Trump and Chancellor Merz over the war on Iran. The dispute raises new questions about NATO unity and wider global stability.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is scheduled to visit Panama and Costa Rica, highlighting continued diplomatic ties with Central America. The trip adds to Panama’s role as a regional hub for international engagement.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is preparing for an official visit to Panama and Costa Rica, highlighting diplomatic ties between Israel and Central America. The trip underscores Panama’s role as a regional hub for international engagement.
An Israeli court extended the detention of activists from a Gaza aid flotilla for two more days as authorities continue interrogations. The case adds to growing international scrutiny of humanitarian access to Gaza.
Iran has submitted a 14-point proposal to end the war, and Trump is weighing the offer as mistrust between the two sides remains profound. The decision could shape regional security and global markets.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to visit Panama this week as part of a Central America trip. The visit highlights Panama’s role as a regional diplomatic hub.
Hospitals in Lebanon are struggling to cope with a surge of patients injured in Israeli attacks as cross-border violence intensifies. The strain highlights the growing humanitarian cost of the conflict and its wider regional risks.
Ukraine said it struck a Russian Baltic port and two tankers near Novorossiysk, intensifying its campaign against Russia’s maritime and energy infrastructure. The attacks highlight the growing economic dimension of the war and its global shipping impact.
Israel has expanded forced displacement orders across more than 10 villages and towns in southern Lebanon, intensifying pressure on civilians near the border. The move raises fears of a deeper escalation in the Israel-Lebanon conflict.
Iran has sent the US a new 14-point proposal to end the war as Trump reviews a separate plan to stop the fighting. The diplomatic push comes on day 65 of the conflict and could have wider regional and economic implications.
Panama is preparing a reform of its public procurement law to speed up bidding, strengthen PanamaCompra, and require disclosure of final beneficiaries. Lawmakers are pressing for stronger transparency and fewer delays in state contracts.
U.S. Ambassador Kevin Marino Cabrera said Huawei and similar firms are not reliable, tied visa decisions to national security, and pointed to deeper U.S.-Panama cooperation on cybersecurity and investment. He also said Panama alone must decide how to manage ties with China.
A heated budget hearing in the National Assembly exposed the power of Panama’s sports federations, especially around baseball funding and oversight. Despite sharp clashes, lawmakers approved Pandeportes’ $18.5 million transfer.
Panama’s World Press Freedom Day reflection highlights the link between independent journalism, transparency and democratic accountability. The piece calls for stronger protections against pressure on media and greater openness in public life.
Panama’s planned public procurement reforms promise faster and more digital contracting, but the real test is whether lawmakers will require disclosure of beneficial owners. Without that transparency, efficiency gains may do little to curb corruption risks.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will make a four-day official visit to Panama and Costa Rica this week. The trip highlights Panama’s role as a diplomatic partner and regional hub.
Panama’s Third Chamber has set compensation in dietilenglicol cases at 25,000 balboas for moral damage while rejecting material damage claims. The rulings have prompted debate over whether the awards match Inter-American standards on full reparation.
The Panama Canal is at the center of intensifying U.S.-China competition over strategic shipping routes. Panama’s control of the waterway remains a key issue for trade, sovereignty, and global security.
Trump said he is considering a 14-point peace proposal for Iran but warned that strikes could resume if Tehran does not comply. The comments highlight a fragile mix of diplomacy and pressure in US-Iran tensions.
Several important bills, including reform of the National Assembly’s internal rules, were left pending when Panama’s legislative session closed on April 30. Their future now depends on renewed debate in the next legislative stage.
