Panama’s Ministry of Health reports a drop in dengue cases to just over 1,300 so far this year, down from about 2,000 in the same period of 2025; malaria figures were not specified.
Media issued a public appeal on March 24, 2026 seeking help to locate Marcos Madrigal Cuesta, missing in Las Cumbres; a physical description accompanies the request.
A New Mexico jury found Meta’s platforms harmful to children’s mental health and in violation of state consumer protection law, a key early victory in mounting social media litigation.
Panama’s Commerce and Economic Affairs Commission approved in first debate Bill 443 to require gasoline sold in the country to contain 10% anhydrous bioethanol; five of nine commissioners voted in favor.
In Colón, owner Josué Alarcón and his lawyers filed a criminal complaint after two American Bully dogs died while locked in a car. The querella launches a prosecutor-led inquiry into alleged animal mistreatment.
The Panama Canal Authority clarified that a veto of European companies will not affect the Canal, which continues to advance projects worth more than $8.5 billion.
Al Jazeera reports Elbit Systems has seen rapid growth as conflicts intensify across Iran, Palestine and Lebanon, illustrating how regional wars boost defence-industry demand.
The MEF requests a $30 million transfer to remediate munitions-contaminated land in Piña, Colón and to fund technical support for international arbitrations linked to mining disputes.
Panamanian Joselyne Edwards will challenge No. 3 Norma Dumont at UFC Fight Night on April 25 in Las Vegas — a pivotal bout for Edwards amid a four-fight win streak.
Iran’s choke on the Strait of Hormuz forced Gulf exporters to divert shipments and is increasing interest in Arctic energy supplies and northern shipping routes as alternative options.
A semi‑buried body in advanced decomposition was found in Potrero Grande, La Chorrera; authorities are investigating a possible connection to a vehicle located in nearby Peñas Blancas.
A semi‑buried body in advanced decomposition was found in Potrero Grande, La Chorrera. Authorities are investigating whether it is linked to a vehicle discovered in Peñas Blancas.
TSA workers working without pay amid a U.S. government shutdown have led to long security lines and staffing shortages at major airports, prompting experts to warn of a broader air travel crisis.
Minnesota sued the Trump administration to gain access to evidence needed for independent investigations into three shootings by federal officers, naming victims Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that the U.S. has “achieved regime change” in Iran, a terse claim that could affect diplomacy, regional stability, and global markets.
A building in Bnei Brak collapsed after Israeli authorities said it was struck by an Iranian missile, an incident that could mark a significant escalation in regional tensions.
Local calls urge Panama’s government to resume and finish the remodeling of the Centro Regional Universitario de Colón, a project stalled for more than eight years.
The Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol Mayor 2026 resumes March 25 with a full slate of simultaneous 7:00 p.m. games, headlined by Veraguas hosting Herrera in Santiago and Colón facing Darién on the Atlantic coast.
Thieves broke into a jewelry store in Chitré and stole over $10,000 in goods, including jewelry, watches and electronics; owners found the theft in the morning, Telemetro reports.
The Río Indio reservoir project has entered its environmental impact study phase with baseline monitoring underway; plans include biological corridors and resettlement parameters for about 500 families.