Panama won the Torneo 4 Naciones title after Nicaragua forfeited the final; Panama had reached the championship with a 67-0 win over El Salvador under coach Raúl Arosemena.
The Senate is poised to confirm Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security secretary. Meanwhile, London police probe an apparent antisemitic arson and Cuban officials report gradual power restoration after a grid collapse.
UDELAS will build a new CIAES health and education center in Tolé, Chiriquí, expected to benefit more than 12,000 people, according to Telemetro.
A replica Christopher Columbus statue was placed near the White House at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, a move by the Trump administration that revives debates over monuments and colonial memory.
A Panama hospital has sued a patient who refused to leave after being medically discharged, a dispute reported by TVN and picked up by USA Today and People.
The Supreme Court heard a challenge by the Republican National Committee over whether states may count mail‑in ballots that arrive after Election Day if postmarked on time, a decision that could affect millions of ballots this fall.
A US congressional advisory report warns that China’s promotion of open AI models combined with manufacturing strength forms a feedback loop that could challenge US AI leadership.
Analysts on PBS say the Homeland Security shutdown is causing long airport lines while President Trump pushes the SAVE Act; Republicans face added pressure from the Iran war and rising fuel costs.
Geoff Bennett’s new book Black Out Loud examines how a 1990s wave of Black sitcoms and sketch comedy—including In Living Color and Living Single—expanded portrayals of Black life and fits within a longer history of Black humor.
Cobre Panamá’s virtual reality exhibit at the David International Fair drew more than 5,000 visitors in the first days, with over 500 people using the simulator to learn about production-stage mining equipment.
Fedelatin AMB and TVMAX announced a strategic alliance to create a sustainable development system aimed at ensuring Panamanian boxing talent continues to compete internationally.
Konzerta published 10 executive vacancies in Panama — part of more than 75 senior roles on its platform — and shared a leadership study showing good workplace climate tops professionals’ priorities.
Merchants at Merca Panamá say inventories are healthy but have started to reflect some price increases, an early sign that cost pressures may be emerging in Panama’s markets.
Panama sent official condolences after a Hércules military plane crashed in Colombia, an accident that left one dead, 77 injured and dozens unaccounted for; Colombian President Gustavo Petro lamented the tragedy.
TVN reports a temporary detour will affect the entrance to Villa Zaita from March 23 to April 20 while expansion works take place; drivers should expect delays and follow temporary signage.
A law enforcement operation in Torrijos Carter executed 11 search warrants and detained five people; investigators say the group held territorial control in the area.
The University of Panama announced the reopening of campus cafeterias on March 23, 2026, saying it has implemented alternative mechanisms to progressively normalize supply availability. Students and staff should expect phased improvements and consult official university channels for details.
Telemetro reports 35 people filed to be Panama’s Defensor del Pueblo, including incumbent Eduardo Leblanc and former Supreme Court magistrate Ángela Russo.
A DVIDS video shows JTF-Bravo conducting medical evacuation training in the Republic of Panama, highlighting medevac procedures and regional preparedness.
Hainan is seeking to move beyond beach tourism as new customs rules are floated that could help diversify its economy. The island’s shift mirrors China’s wider economic transition.