Three officials acquitted in the “diablos rojos” indemnity case—Nicolás Brea, Ventura Vega and Jorge Ricardo Fábrega—now hold influential posts in President Mulino’s government, renewing scrutiny over the 2009–2014 transport indemnity program and its legal twists.
Panama’s National Assembly is advancing bills to create several new corregimientos, including Punta Alegre in Darién, prompting concerns about fiscal costs, electoral impacts and lack of technical planning.
Panama’s new-car registrations rose to 60,233 in 2025, driven by SUVs, expanded financing and greater market share for Chinese brands; ADAP projects ~63,000 sales in 2026 while flagging regulatory and infrastructure challenges.
An Arctic-driven advance of spring is disrupting the breeding timing of a coastal bird that flies about 30,000 km annually, a change that could affect migratory patterns and coastal ecosystems relevant to Panama.
A weekend of high-profile weddings in Panama — including a mass ceremony in Playa Veracruz and a gala at the U.S. embassy — was followed by a fire-service drill that was initially reported as a real accident.
The Caja de Seguro Social (CSS) will make the first 2026 permanent bonus payment to eligible retirees in the second half of April: $50 in April, followed by $50 in August and $40 in December.
A businessman who admitted paying bribes recently played a prominent role in a traditional Panamanian celebration, prompting debate about political choices that normalize corruption and erode accountability.
Panama’s National Assembly has summoned Education Minister Lucy Molinar for March 25 to answer 16 questions on school infrastructure, modular classrooms and budget execution, including a focused inquiry into the Colegio Elena Chávez de Pinate.
Deputy Alexandra Brenes says Senniaf dismissed officials after a report on irregularities in shelters was presented to the agency; leadership has changed and inspections continue.
Five days after a strike destroyed a building in Tehran, Mahdi Mirzahosseini remains missing as his brothers continue searching through the rubble, highlighting the human cost of the incident.
Hongkong Post will raise local letter postage by 9% to HK$2.40 from April 13, citing higher conveyance costs and terminal dues driven by surging oil prices tied to the Middle East conflict.
ENSA will carry out preventive electrical maintenance across Panama from March 23–28, potentially causing temporary outages; customers should check the company’s interruption page and enter their NAC.
Marco Bezzecchi won the MotoGP race in Brazil for a fourth straight time and leads the early championship by 11 points over Aprilia teammate Jorge Martin after two rounds.
Newsroom Panama’s “Your Morning Smile” invites readers in Panama to submit short, humorous items to PanamaNewsroom@gmail.com for a light daily feature on the site.
A University of East Anglia study found many TikTok and short-form social videos about ADHD and autism contain inaccuracies, a trend linked to more young people believing they have these conditions and prompting calls for better information and stronger moderation.
Two Macau chefs — Daniel Chio and Safa Rodas — are representing the city on the UN’s Young Chefs Programme, using Macau’s multicultural culinary traditions to promote sustainability in food.
Hong Kong will implement a revised HK$2 public transport subsidy on April 3: elderly and disabled passengers will get the HK$2 fare only on trips with adult fares of HK$10 or less, with an 80% discount applying to higher-cost journeys.
A Chinese robotic system reduced complex brain imaging time by about 29% in tests at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, shaving nine minutes off a standard manual procedure and marking a milestone for the first approved cerebrovascular intervention system.
Spanish pairings swept the FIP Bronze titles in Hong Kong: Patricia Araus Lopez and Cristina Carrascosa Cazorla won the women’s crown while Pablo Reina Ambel and Hector Vazquez Lopez took the men’s title.
A newly examined gold-rich burial at El Caño in central Panama offers fresh insights into how pre-Columbian authority was displayed and remembered, highlighting the social importance of elite tombs.