The Middle East war is creating global economic shocks that reach Panama through trade, shipping and financial channels; sectors urge contingency measures to protect vulnerable populations.
Deputy Jairo Salazar proposed a bill requiring retailers in Panama to replace defective products within five days, shifting replacement responsibility onto merchants.
Acodeco reports a slight February rise in chicken and soup-meat prices within Panama’s Canasta Básica and warns the increase could continue into March, potentially affecting household budgets.
Journalistic guilds met with National Assembly President Jorge Herrera, who pledged to advance review of Ley 391 on the right of reply with the responsible commission and the Assembly Board.
Panama’s Commerce Commission questioned making a 10% bioethanol fuel blend mandatory under Bill 443 after producers presented support during the bill’s first debate.
DatamarNews reports that conflict choking the Strait of Hormuz has pushed some shipping through the Panama Canal, boosting transits and activity for Panama’s maritime sector.
Hutchison has publicly stepped up criticism of Panama in an ongoing dispute over a port terminal, raising concerns about investor sentiment and potential impacts on port operations and trade flows.
FOX Sports posted a full-length replay of the “Final Round: Costa Rica vs Panama” match on March 17, 2026, offering Panamanian fans the complete match video for review.
Panama has created Sierra Llorona National Park in Colón and is redesigning the Corredor del Caribe as the country’s first ecological highway, including 35 wildlife crossings.
UBS upgraded First Quantum ahead of the anticipated restart at the Cobre Panama project, signaling investor optimism and prompting watchfulness over potential economic effects in Panama.
A unit of CK Hutchison is seeking US$2 billion in damages after a Panama Canal-area port suspension, filing administrative petitions and signalling arbitration.
FreshPlaza reports Chiquita has resumed a banana trial in Panama as it prepares to restart exports; the move signals steps toward resuming shipments but details remain limited.
Seatrade Maritime News reported that the Panama Canal shared an infrastructure development plan on March 17, 2026, outlining future priorities for the crucial interoceanic waterway.
At CMA Shipping Conference 2026, the Panama Canal Administrator unveiled Vision 2035, highlighting plans for a new water reservoir and container terminal projects to modernize the Canal’s infrastructure.
FOX Sports lists live score coverage for the South Africa vs Panama international match scheduled March 31, 2026. Fans can follow minute-by-minute updates on FOX Sports’ live page.
CK Hutchison says Panamanian officials did not respond to a lawsuit over seized ports and is contesting a suspension of its Panama Canal operations on procedural grounds. The dispute raises questions about legal processes and potential impacts on canal and port activity.
IATA warns rising jet-fuel prices driven by Middle East tensions and market disruption could push up airfares if the trend continues, a development that may affect travelers and carriers serving Panama.
Environmental prosecutors have cordoned off Puente del Rey in Panamá Viejo to investigate alleged contamination and illegal drug sales after reported resistance from criminal groups.
Los jubilados y pensionados del país recibirán la segunda quincena de marzo este jueves y viernes, a través de depósitos por ACH y entrega de cheques a nivel nacional.
A CK Hutchison subsidiary has accused Panama of missing an arbitration deadline in a port-related dispute that references alleged “armed security forces,” according to an EIN Presswire report. Panama Ports Company said Panama failed to file a plan and criticized authorities, though full details were not provided.