In-depth reporting on government actions, political parties, and policy debates in Panama. We track elections, legislative changes, and the actors shaping public life.
Benjamin Netanyahu posted a destruction montage from Lebanon hours after Trump urged him to stop demolishing buildings there, sharpening scrutiny of Israel’s messaging. The timing raised questions about diplomacy, escalation, and the wider regional conflict.
Panama’s unions are marking Labor Day with renewed demands for higher wages, lower unemployment and stronger pensions. Labor leaders say weak pay and joblessness are closely connected.
President José Raúl Mulino held his weekly press conference from the new Hospital del Niño site in Panama City, where he was also set to review construction progress. The pediatric hospital project carries an investment of $446.3 million.
President Jose Raul Mulino said Panama maintains positive ties with China even as the country is pulled into a dispute with the United States over port operations. The issue highlights Panama’s strategic role in global trade and its effort to balance major-power interests.
Panama’s National Assembly approved a law that makes paternity fraud a criminal offense punishable by prison and fines. The measure adds tougher penalties for prolonged, repeated or multi-child cases.
Major news organizations are pressing Israel to let foreign journalists enter Gaza independently, even as a ceasefire remains in place. The dispute highlights mounting concerns over transparency and war reporting.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed nine people, intensifying accusations that the ceasefire is being violated. The renewed violence raises fears of a broader regional escalation.
Trinidad and Tobago and the United States have voiced support for Panama’s sovereignty amid concerns tied to foreign influence and Panama-flagged vessels. The show of solidarity highlights Panama’s strategic role in regional trade and diplomacy.
Panama is again at the center of U.S.-China tensions after Washington condemned a Chinese move involving the canal nation. The dispute underscores how the Panama Canal remains a strategic flashpoint in Latin America.
Iran’s use of a shadow fleet in the Strait of Hormuz shows how covert shipping tactics continue to challenge efforts to monitor a vital global energy route. The maneuvering matters well beyond the Gulf, with potential knock-on effects for trade and fuel prices worldwide.
Seven countries, including the United States, issued a joint statement backing Panama’s sovereignty amid concerns over China’s pressure and shipping-related actions. The declaration highlights Panama’s strategic role in regional maritime trade and security.
Electoral prosecutors in Arraiján are investigating the use of Mayor Stefany Peñalba’s image on school buses. A third inspection has kept the case active as authorities review possible electoral-rule implications.
Israel says it struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, but publicly available evidence has raised doubts and deepened concern over civilian deaths. The strikes add to fears of a wider regional war.
A Ukrainian strike on a major Russian refinery in Tuapse caused oil spills and raised fears of environmental damage on the Black Sea coast. The attack underscores how the war is increasingly targeting energy infrastructure.
Marco Rubio said sovereignty in the Western Hemisphere is non-negotiable after reports of Chinese detention of Panama ships. The dispute spotlights Panama’s strategic role in global shipping and regional politics.
Trump said a US blockade of Iranian ports is working and urged Tehran to “give up” as the Iran conflict reached day 62. The escalation adds pressure to global shipping and energy markets, with indirect implications for Panama and Latin America.
The US-Iran war is increasingly resembling a frozen conflict, with no permanent deal in sight and escalating costs on both sides. The standoff could affect regional security, energy markets and global trade, including Panama’s shipping-dependent economy.
Rising U.S.-China tensions are putting the Panama Canal back at the center of a global contest over trade routes and strategic influence. For Panama, the dispute highlights the canal’s economic importance and diplomatic weight.
Guyana has joined a hemispheric bloc in supporting Panama amid rising maritime tensions tied to China. The regional stance highlights Panama’s strategic role in global shipping and port security.
Water shortages are worsening across Panama, with protests in Colón and complaints from Veraguas, Azuero and the capital region. Aging infrastructure, leaks and climate pressure are intensifying a crisis now affecting both rural and urban communities.