A showdown in Panama’s National Assembly over bill 447 — which would eliminate the Ministerio de la Mujer — has led to accusations that a commission president is holding the bill back pending ministerial oversight.
Tenants at Merca Panamá report price increases for several products and are urging consumers to visit the market to reduce the cost of the basic food basket.
The Pentagon will remove media offices from its headquarters after a federal judge reinstated The New York Times’ press credentials in a lawsuit challenging access restrictions.
Indian authorities completed assessments tied to offshore leaks and recovered Rs 14,636 crore linked to assets identified through the Panama Papers and related disclosures.
Panamanian deputies have proposed two days of telework per week to ease pressure from high fuel prices, a measure that would require legislative consideration and more detail on scope and implementation.
A 27-year-old man in Los Santos has been placed under provisional detention as authorities investigate the homicide of a young person. Prosecutors will continue gathering evidence while the suspect remains in custody.
A recent roundup of offshore casinos prominently cites Panama Gaming Authority licences, listing features like seven-year licences, financial requirements and fast payouts. Players should verify licence claims and seek independent confirmation before using offshore platforms.
Telemetro reports that during Semana Santa in Panama one day is designated a non-working day with a Ley Seca prohibiting alcohol sales; the article includes schedules and practical details.
President Trump told reporters that Iran “gave us a present” tied to oil and the Strait of Hormuz, calling it proof he’s “talking to the right people,” though he offered no specifics.
The US Supreme Court appeared likely to side with the Trump administration in a case over “metering,” the practice of turning away asylum seekers when US-Mexico crossings are deemed too crowded. The decision could reshape how the US admits and processes asylum claims.
The Panama Canal plans to begin resettlements in about a year to make way for the Río Indio reservoir, which would feed Gatún Lake via a nine-kilometre tunnel to bolster water availability for canal operations.
Iran’s parliamentary speaker denied on Monday that Tehran was negotiating with the U.S. to end the war, contradicting Donald Trump’s claim that several Americans were in talks with Iran.
Panama’s Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) said it will deliver final audit reports on the Cobre Panamá mine in April; officials will then evaluate whether corrective actions are needed.
Panama completed its first 2026 Treasury Notes auction, awarding about $43.8 million with yields around 5.43–5.45% as global interest rates remain high.
Shoppers at Merca Chitré report that prices for some products have risen following a recent fuel price increase, reflecting how higher transport costs can quickly affect local markets.
The Boring Company has told Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi it remains interested in sponsoring prefactibility studies for a proposed pedestrian tunnel under the Panama Canal, despite the project not winning the Tunnel Vision Challenge.
A Panamanian family is demanding a sentence review and release for two men sentenced to 14 years after a certification surfaced indicating the alleged homicide victim is alive.
Daniel Espino, a 25-year-old Panamanian righthander and 2019 first-round pick, is advancing through a cautious Guardians plan after shoulder surgeries, showing mid-to-upper-90s velocity in recent scoreless outings.
In Colón, a man filed a complaint with the Public Ministry after his two American Bully dogs died by asphyxiation in a parked car while he was detained by National Police units.
The USS Nimitz carrier strike group will visit Panama as part of Southern Seas 2026, conducting exercises with ten Latin American navies and making port calls across the Americas.