The Artemis II crew says their upcoming Moon mission should inspire people around the world to see the Moon as a destination for everyone. The 10-day flight, if launched Wednesday, will be the first crewed trip around the Moon in more than 50 years.
Israel has expanded its military invasion of southern Lebanon as troops advance toward the Litani River. The escalation comes amid grief for three journalists killed while reporting on the conflict.
Panama police intercepted two women near La Joyita prison carrying firearms, ammunition, suspected drugs and other contraband. The seizure highlights ongoing efforts to stop illegal items from entering penitentiary centers.
The Green Climate Fund has chosen Panama to host its regional office for Latin America and the Caribbean, strengthening the country’s climate diplomacy profile. The move could help coordinate regional responses to climate challenges.
Acodeco found major failures in air conditioner energy-label compliance during inspections in Panama City, with only three of 208 models meeting the rules. The agency says it will keep checking stores nationwide.
The USS Nimitz and USS Gridley arrived in Panama Bay on March 29 as part of the Southern Seas 2026 deployment. The ships will stay until April 2, highlighting Panama’s strategic role in regional maritime operations.
Albrook station on the Panama Metro reopened at noon on March 29 after roof work, restoring service at one of Panama City’s key transit hubs. The update should ease commuting for passengers who depend on the station for daily travel.
Panama’s auto dealers support bioethanol in gasoline blends, but only if strict quality standards protect engines and consumers. Their comments come as Bill 443 advances in the National Assembly.
Authorities arrested 16 people in an anti-micro-trafficking operation across several communities in eastern Panama, including Chepo and nearby areas. The coordinated sweep targeted suspected drug distribution points in rural and indigenous localities.
The USS Nimitz was formally welcomed in Panama by deputies and Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi during a high-profile visit. The source does not provide further operational details, but the stop underscores Panama’s strategic maritime role.
Minsa sent ambulances to the Flaco Bala Hernández stadium after a fight during a Mayor League baseball game left several people injured, including one with a head trauma in reserved condition. The cause of the altercation was not disclosed.
A La Prensa opinion piece warns that Panama’s electric vehicle boom is being undermined by high public charging prices and limited access for apartment and rental residents. It calls for stronger regulatory oversight and more transparent marketing.
A baseball game between Los Santos and Veraguas was suspended after a violent brawl injured several people in Panama. Police arrested one person, while Minsa treated the injured and Fedebeis opened an investigation.
Édgar Yoel Bárcenas reached 100 appearances for Panama in the 1-1 draw with South Africa, capping the milestone with a goal. He joins an elite group of the national team’s most capped players.
Panama’s Foreign Minister Javier Martinez Acha held a phone call with the Prime Minister, according to a brief official notice. No details were released about the topics discussed.
Forty migratory species will receive new international protections as a pre-COP15 report warns that nearly half of CMS-listed species are declining. The findings highlight mounting pressure on wildlife that depends on cross-border habitats.
A La Prensa commentary says Panama’s electric car push under Law 295 may not be as green as advertised, citing battery emissions, tire wear and weak oversight. It calls for local data and stricter regulation before treating EVs as a zero-emissions solution.
Hugo Broos says he will not rest Mamelodi Sundowns players for South Africa’s second friendly against Panama in Cape Town. The teams drew 1-1 in their first meeting.
A fight during a Veraguas vs. Los Santos game in Panama prompted an emergency response and the use of two ambulances to transfer the injured. The incident happened in the fourth episode while Veraguas led 5-0.
Panama’s Chamber of Commerce is proposing electronic labeling as an alternative to front-of-pack food warnings, arguing it would provide more information without raising packaging costs. The group says any labeling policy should also include consumer education.