Panama’s government has launched a plan to slow the pace of public debt growth, aiming to stabilize debt levels by the end of the decade, TVN 2 reported.
Manufacturing in the United States has not seen the jobs rebound President Trump promised: despite investment pledges, payroll data show factory employment still declining, PBS reports.
Naturgy has scheduled electrical grid maintenance across Panama from March 23–29, 2026, part of a $630 million, four-year investment to upgrade circuits and substations and improve supply reliability.
On PBS, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart said the war in Iran has entered its fourth week while President Trump struggles to control the economic fallout, a development with potential implications for markets and regional economies.
On PBS’s “Settle In” podcast, Geoff Bennett interviewed journalist David Hill—who has covered sports betting for Rolling Stone and is writing an upcoming book—about the business of wagering amid March Madness.
Reuters reports the Panama Canal is operating at full capacity as a war involving Iran drives higher LNG vessel traffic, prompting tighter operational coordination by Canal authorities.
CK Hutchison says it will use a substantial cash reserve as profits weaken while contesting a Panamanian Supreme Court matter tied to ports at each end of the Panama Canal; port sale talks and geopolitical pressures continue.
President Trump said he is considering winding down U.S. military operations against Iran and suggested that other countries should police the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions about Gulf security and implications for global shipping.
President Trump has postponed a long‑anticipated summit in Beijing by “a month or so,” the White House says, citing the Iran conflict and efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid wider US‑China tensions.
IFARHU will promote ACH transfers and reduce check use for PASE-U 2026 payments, and says the first payment for student tuition is under evaluation.
A lawyer for the mother of a nine-month-old in Veraguas says there is no evidence of abuse and accuses authorities of irregularities in the child’s transfer to Panama City.
The Panama Canal Authority announced an emergency water suspension on March 20 affecting parts of Panamá Oeste. Residents are urged to follow ACP guidance and prepare for temporary interruptions.
A judge has charged a former Ifarhu regional director and a merchant in a probe over alleged mismanagement of $145,000 tied to the PASE-U scholarship program; anticorruption prosecutors have appealed the precautionary measures.
Panama’s Foreign Ministry said it strengthened ties with Uruguay after the sixth Political Consultation Mechanism meeting, where the prospect of entry to MERCOSUR was highlighted.
Panamanian midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla says pride is on the line as Pumas host América in Jornada 12 of the Liga MX Clausura 2026, with kickoff at the Olímpico Universitario at 10:00 p.m.
Trump told reporters as he left the White House that “we don’t need” the Strait of Hormuz after allies refused to help escort ships, saying it “would be nice” if dependent countries got involved.
Transport operators in Panama Oeste will raise fares by 20–50 centavos from March 23, citing higher fuel costs. The change may increase daily expenses for commuters.
At China’s two sessions, NPC spokesperson Lou Qinjian referenced the grassroots Suchao (Su Super League) as part of a broader push to boost domestic consumption, suggesting policymakers may lean on cultural and sports events to drive spending.
The government ordered public offices to close next Thursday, April 2, beginning at 12:00 p.m. due to Semana Santa. Citizens should plan ahead for limited public services after midday.
The Panama Canal is operating at full capacity after a rise in LNG vessel transits tied to the war involving Iran, the canal’s chief said, increasing pressure on scheduling and operations.