Panama’s National Assembly unanimously approved bill 498 allowing bottled water to be offered free as an alternative to sugary drinks in fast-food combos, aiming to curb obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Panama and the Panama Banking Association have agreed new debt-collection regulations intended to reduce the number of calls to debtors and strengthen their protections, according to EIN Presswire.
Transport operators in Panamá Oeste announced a fare increase to take effect this coming Monday after a meeting in Arraiján involving representatives from Arraiján, La Chorrera and Capira. It remains unclear whether the change has formal regulatory approval.
Eric Swalwell is drawing attacks from both the left and right in California’s crowded governor race, making him a central target and shaping campaign dynamics.
An explosion struck Jerusalem’s Old City seconds after sirens warned of an incoming Iranian missile, raising concerns about security in the historic district and potential regional escalation.
DVIDS released a video titled “Jungle Operations Training Course – Panama 26-4: Waterborne Operations” on March 20, 2026, documenting waterborne elements of a jungle training course. The posting highlights readiness in riverine and jungle environments important to Panama’s geography and infrastructure.
Cuba says it will engage in trade talks with the United States but rejects any proposal to remove President Miguel Díaz‑Canel from power, Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio said.
DVIDS published a video interview with Staff Sgt. Laven Miller about the Jungle Operations Training Course held during Panama 26-4, offering a participant perspective on jungle training conducted in Panama.
Journal of Commerce reports Cosco has halted calls to Balboa, marking a new development in an ongoing Panama port dispute with potential implications for shipping and Canal-linked trade.
Merchants at Merca Panamá say recent gasoline price increases are raising transport costs and could soon push food prices higher, Telemetro reports.
President Trump presented the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy to the Navy football team and said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine were absent because they were in the White House Situation Room.
MiBus said it will not raise fares despite higher fuel costs but will adjust some routes. Users are divided, praising stable fares while warning of potential mobility impacts.
The Ministry of Government issued Executive Decree 9 of 2026, ordering public offices in Panama to close from midday on April 2 for Semana Santa while exempting essential health, security, transport and basic services.
The Panama Canal Authority said it will allow uninterrupted ship passage during a planned maintenance period from March through September, aiming to prevent transit disruptions.
Bill No. 306, approved March 19, sets hours and limits for debt-collection contact, bans workplace visits and strengthens privacy and transparency protections for Panamanian debtors.
Three victims of IRA bombings withdrew a civil damages claim against Gerry Adams on the final day of a two-week trial, ending efforts to link him legally to the attacks.
Panama’s Economic Commission approved in first debate Ley 491, a bill that seeks to raise income for retirees and pensioners who earn less than $600, moving the proposal to later legislative stages.
President José Raúl Mulino signed Law 513 establishing a national paid internship program that offers monthly subsidies of B/.450 to eligible young Panamanians and sets rules, limits and oversight for participating employers.
Mayor Mayer Mizrachi met with a senior U.S. State Department official to present a smart cities project. Details remain limited; observers will watch for follow-up on technical cooperation, funding and pilot plans.
Panamanian authorities seized more than 1,000 drug packages hidden in a container at a Panamá Oeste port; the shipment was scheduled for transshipment in Belgium and final delivery to Lithuania.