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En política, como en la vida, la renovación no es una opción: es una necesidad. Y en un país tan vibrante y joven como Panamá, quedarse estático es perder relevancia.Hoy, tras dos elecciones nacionales en las que el Partido Panameñista ha quedado rezagado, surge una pregunta que ya no podemos ignorar: ¿por qué, pese a los llamados ciudadanos, seguimos sin ver una verdadera renovación en su liderazgo?Los resultados no mienten. El desgaste es visible. Pero más grave que la derrota en las urnas es

A Panamanian judge rejected bail for William Pittí and Ronny Rodríguez, who remain fugitives in the Pegasus wiretapping case. The ruling keeps the long-running investigation over alleged political surveillance in the spotlight.

Health advocates protested outside Panama’s National Assembly to demand debate on a bill requiring front-of-package nutritional warning labels. Supporters say the measure is needed to help address rising obesity and diabetes rates, especially among children.

Authorities are auditing the Ancón community board over alleged irregularities in funds managed from 2019 to 2023. The case centers on possible misuse of parallel decentralization money, missing records and nearly $190,000 in inherited debt.

President Trump demanded free passage for US military and commercial vessels through the Panama Canal and directed Secretary of State Marco Rubio to act immediately, a move that raises diplomatic and legal questions for Panama.

Panama’s Supreme Court acquitted lawyer Valentín Martínez in the New Business case after accepting a sworn declaration from Riccardo Francolini. The ruling overturned Martínez’s conviction for money laundering tied to the Epasa share purchase and related transactions.

Panama faces renewed measles risk as a major outbreak spreads across the United States. Health experts warn that uneven vaccination coverage and weak surveillance could allow an imported case to trigger transmission.

The U.S.-China trade war is deepening pressure on LNG traffic through the Panama Canal, which has already been hit hard by drought-driven route changes. The bigger risk for the canal may be container shipping, as tariffs begin to reshape global trade flows.

A recent visit by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to Panama City’s Hilton Hotel drew criticism and renewed debate over U.S. influence and Panama’s sovereignty, highlighting long-standing sensitivities in bilateral relations.

Panamanian opposition leaders have accused the US of a “camouflaged invasion” after reports that US troops were moved to Panama following a visit by US defence secretary Pete Hegseth, a claim underscored by Donald Trump’s remark that “We’ve moved a lot of troops to Panama.”

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth suggested reviving US military bases in Panama to “secure” the canal; Panama’s government quickly rejected the proposal, citing sovereignty concerns.

Panama said the United States recognized its sovereignty over the canal after talks that also addressed U.S. concerns about Chinese influence in local infrastructure. The discussion comes as Panama seeks to balance strategic ties with both Washington and Beijing.

Panama and the US appear to have agreed to let American warships use the Panama Canal, effectively for free. But beneath the agreement is an ongoing threat to Panamanian sovereignty over the use of …

A Panamanian audit says a Hong Kong firm overseeing two key Panama Canal ports breached its contract, spotlighting competition from US and Chinese firms in the country’s port sector.

Panama President José Raúl Mulino says a national bioethanol fuel plan is in its final stage and could begin in 2026. The government says the initiative could create jobs, support sugarcane growers, and cut fossil fuel imports.

Panama added 143.39 MW of new solar capacity in 2024, bringing another boost to the country’s renewable energy expansion. The increase reinforces solar power’s growing role in Panama’s electricity mix.

Where to watch the CONCACAF Nations League match online between USMNT and Panama, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.

There are new reasons every day for Americans to plan their exit. In recent years Latin America has emerged as a safe respite filled with great cities and welcoming people. Particularly, I am going to …

Panama released dozens of migrants who had been detained for weeks after being deported from the U.S., giving them 30 days to leave the country amid human rights criticism.

Panama says it will release more than 100 migrants deported by the United States and held for weeks in a remote camp. The move could complicate U.S. deportation efforts.