Panama is scheduled to face Croatia on June 24, 2026, in a World Cup group-stage match listed by ESPN Singapore. The fixture highlights another major test for Panama on the world stage.
Navy officers in Panama rescued a dog found swimming alone in the open sea offshore, preventing what could have become a dangerous ordeal. The incident highlighted the maritime vigilance required along Panama’s busy coastal waters.
A Hutchison arbitration involving Maersk is drawing attention to Panama’s port sector and the country’s role in global shipping. The dispute could influence how investors and carriers view the stability of Panama’s logistics network.
Iran’s military has condemned reported U.S. plans to block ports in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them an act of piracy. The warning comes amid renewed tensions over one of the world’s most vital shipping routes.
El Niño-driven droughts from 2023 to 2024 forced the Panama Canal to cut daily transits, exposing the waterway’s dependence on rainfall. The disruption highlighted the global trade and economic risks tied to Panama’s most important infrastructure.
Panama Navy officers rescued a dog found struggling to swim in the sea off Isla Grande on April 9. The unusual rescue took place during a patrol near the Caribbean coast of Colón province.
The U.S.-Iran war has escalated after a move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints. The standoff threatens global shipping, fuel prices and wider economic stability.
Swedish authorities have let the Panamanian-flagged cargo ship Hui continue its journey after it admitted to a pollution incident. The case underscores the scrutiny faced by vessels sailing under Panama’s registry.
Abner Benaim won the Audience Award at IFF Panama for his documentary Tropical Paradise. The Panamanian filmmaker is one of the country’s most recognized directors and has represented Panama three times at the Oscars.
Abner Benaim won IFF Panama’s Audience Award for his documentary Tropical Paradise. The honor adds to the Panamanian filmmaker’s strong record of international recognition.
Abner Benaim won the Audience Award at IFF Panama for his investigative documentary *Tropical Paradise*. The honor adds to the profile of one of Panama’s most recognized filmmakers.
Australia has pledged A$2.5 million in emergency aid to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands after Cyclone Maila killed 11 people. The storm caused flooding and landslides in remote Pacific communities.
Panama’s Finance Ministry will open kiosks to help people register for Cepanim as the digital platform launches in April. Officials say payments are scheduled to begin in June and urge the public to ignore rumors online.
Panama’s Supreme Court upheld the expropriation of 41 Isla Margarita properties tied to PCCP, clearing a major legal hurdle for the government’s planned port project. The ruling follows years of disputes over concession breaches, land control, and ownership claims.
Panama’s 83rd National Major Baseball Championship is being broadcast through TVMAX, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ’s YouTube channel. The wide coverage keeps fans connected to one of the country’s biggest sporting events.
Panama’s government is seeking $561,724 for a consultancy to build the financial model for the Panama–David railway, a key step in its feasibility study. Lawmakers questioned prior spending on the project as officials defended the new budget request.
A new study shows 35% of Panama’s children live in poverty and 16% in extreme poverty, with indigenous comarcas facing the country’s harshest conditions. Officials say better-targeted social policy is needed to close widening territorial gaps.
The Panama Canal closed the first half of fiscal 2026 with 6,284 high-draft transits, led by strong growth in LNG and container traffic. Higher reservation demand and heavy use of the Neopanamax locks point to sustained pressure on canal capacity.
Panama’s child poverty crisis drew strong attention during the Cita Eucarística, where leaders were urged to treat it as a national debt. The message linked child protection, public accountability, and the country’s long-term future.
Panama City’s municipality is drawing 10 unique bidders for $17 million in urban renewal works at Plaza 5 de Mayo, Avenida 3 de Noviembre and Calle Estudiante. The projects aim to improve walkability, public space, drainage and transport connections in the city center.