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Panama’s Foreign Ministry met with the families of seven Panamanians detained in Cuba as it coordinates efforts related to their return. The case remains under diplomatic handling.
Panama has proposed extending tax benefits for Ciudad del Saber through December 31, 2027. The move would keep incentives in place while officials review a longer-term policy path.
Panama’s Servicio Nacional Aeronaval maintainers trained with the Puerto Rico National Guard and U.S. Air Advisors from March 14-21. The exercise focused on aircraft maintenance, readiness, and cooperation in Panama’s humid climate.
Oil prices are climbing again as Trump weighs military and diplomatic options for ending the war with Iran. The crisis is raising energy, legal, and geopolitical pressure on the White House.
A court in Panama ordered provisional detention for a former Barrio Sur treasurer in Colón over an aggravated embezzlement case. Prosecutors say evidence links him to irregular handling of public funds during his tenure.
Germany is speeding up efforts to rebuild its military as concerns mount that future U.S. support through NATO may be less certain. The move reflects growing European anxiety over Russia and the long-term reliability of transatlantic security ties.
A direct commercial flight from the United States has landed in Venezuela for the first time in seven years, hinting at cautious reopening between the two countries. The move comes after months of heightened tension following Nicolás Maduro’s capture in January.
Jorge Herrera defended the National Assembly’s decision not to debate its internal regulations, citing an intense agenda. He said he will keep pushing the issue and has asked the president to include it in extraordinary sessions.
Jorge Herrera closed Panama’s legislative period by urging President José Raúl Mulino to add the internal rules reform to May’s extraordinary sessions. The Assembly also wrapped up a contentious period marked by approved bills, pension debates and tensions with the comptroller.
Panama City’s Mini Cuadrilla began its work with a fumigation and mosquito-control operation in Tocumen and Las Garzas. The team of four young workers had previously faced major challenges finding employment.
The U.S. Embassy in Panama donated two interceptor boats to the Senan to help strengthen anti-drug trafficking operations. The move reinforces maritime security cooperation in a country central to regional smuggling routes.
A Panamanian judge ordered house arrest for a man accused of aggravated robbery at a jewelry store, citing humanitarian grounds. Prosecutors plan to appeal the decision.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has sent an economic substance bill to the National Assembly, framing it as a step toward transparency and international standards. The proposal adds to ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s regulatory and corporate oversight framework.
Panama’s Foreign Ministry is working to secure the return of Panamanians still detained in Cuba after three recently released women arrived home on April 25. Evelyn Castro’s testimony has become part of the broader diplomatic effort.
A direct U.S.-Venezuela flight has landed in Caracas for the first time in seven years, signaling a tentative thaw in relations. The move could have ripple effects for diplomacy and migration across Latin America.
US gasoline prices have jumped to about $4.30 a gallon as tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz push global oil markets higher. The spike could ripple into inflation and transport costs across Latin America, including Panama.
Vamos lawmakers filed a complaint against Comptroller General Anel Flores over alleged overreach and the withholding of payments to independent bench members. The dispute puts a spotlight on Panama’s oversight powers and institutional tensions.
Panama’s president said a port dispute linked to strategic infrastructure is not a conflict between Panama and China. The comments come amid broader U.S.-China tension over influence around the Panama Canal.
Three people were detained in Panama over an alleged peculado case involving student funds at IPT Don Bosco and a reported loss of more than $124,000. The probe includes two current officials and one former official.
Panama’s National Assembly has suspended the third debate on Bill 491, which combines a proposed increase for retirees and pensioners with a container fee. The move delays a vote on a controversial measure that has sparked broad discussion.