The head of the International Maritime Organization has warned against any tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, calling for the strategic waterway to remain open to global shipping. The issue matters well beyond the Gulf because disruptions there can affect energy prices and trade costs worldwide.
Panama’s fuel subsidy for transport operators will be available on April 15, benefiting taxis, buses, and school transport. The measure is aimed at easing operating costs for key passenger services.
Colón and Bocas del Toro face off in Game 1 of Panama’s Béisbol Mayor 2026 semifinal series on Sunday night. The matchup will air on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ on YouTube.
Panama’s National Lottery released the April 11, 2026 results for La Lotto and Pega 3. Players are now checking tickets ahead of the next drawing.
Independent bands have grown into a major cultural force across Panama, with about 70 groups and more than 25,000 participants. Their organizers are now pushing for a formal annual parade that could become a national tourism attraction.
Panama is shaping a National Culture Plan that treats culture as a public right and a core part of development. The proposal emphasizes diversity, participation and stronger ties between culture and other areas of state policy.
Firefighters controlled a blaze in Punta Chame that burned several containers holding hydraulic oil and nearby grassland. Crews remained on scene cooling and checking the area to prevent flare-ups.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest remarks beside a Middle East map signal that Israel sees the regional conflict as far from over. The comments come amid fears of wider escalation across the Middle East, with potential knock-on effects for trade and energy markets worldwide.
Chinese migrants are moving back into Venezuela, betting that the country’s post-Maduro transition will open new business opportunities after years of crisis. The shift highlights how political change can quickly reshape migration and trade across Latin America.
Panama is advancing a National Culture Plan for 2025-2032 aimed at turning cultural policy into a long-term state strategy. The plan centers on rights, participation, education, and creative-sector development.
Roberto Motta Alvarado, a Panamanian businessman linked to the country’s corporate and philanthropic circles, has died at 86. He is remembered for his contributions to Panama’s development, especially in real estate.
Panama has opened its participation in the South American Festival, joining 14 other countries in a youth sports competition. The country returns to the event with 30 medals already in its history.
A pedestrian and bicycle tunnel beneath the Panama Canal remains under consideration, with planners weighing engineering and safety demands. The idea could improve cross-canal mobility in Panama City.
SUPER 99 has expanded into Soná, Veraguas, creating local jobs and adding a new retail option for residents in western Panama. The move underscores growing business activity beyond the metropolitan area.
Panama National Police seized weapons and drugs in a raid that dismantled a clandestine bunker in La Chorrera. The case has now entered the judicial process.
Residents are asking for stronger security on the North Corridor near Villa Lucre after reports that criminals have been throwing rocks at vehicles at night to rob occupants. The incidents have heightened safety concerns for motorists and bus passengers using the route.
US and Iranian negotiators failed to reach a deal after 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, with nuclear arms remaining the main obstacle. The breakdown keeps pressure on a volatile issue with global security and energy-market implications.
Panama’s decision to allow processing of rock material already extracted at Cobre Panamá could reactivate thousands of jobs and support struggling families in Donoso and nearby communities. The move is also intended to reduce environmental risks from material left exposed at the site.
Chitré has activated more than six wells as part of a plan to inject water into the supply network. The move is meant to optimize service in the Herrera province city.
Panama is hosting the South American Youth Games, bringing 2,000 athletes from 15 countries to compete in 22 sports through April 25. The event marks another major international sports moment for the country and a chance for its young athletes to improve on their regional medal record.