El presidente José Raúl Mulino devolvió a la Asamblea Nacional el proyecto de ley 145, objetándolo por presuntos vicios de inconstitucionalidad, conflictos de competencias y falta de financiamiento. También cuestionó la claridad sobre la población objetivo y el alcance de las certificaciones.
Amupa advirtió que un déficit en las transferencias del Fondo IBI, derivado del impuesto de bien inmueble, afecta especialmente a los municipios más pobres. El directivo señaló que el fondo debe transferirse íntegramente a los municipios.
Virgin Voyages has celebrated its first Panama Canal crossing, underscoring the Canal’s enduring appeal for international cruise itineraries. The report provides the milestone but does not include further route or economic details.
Ronny Rodríguez y William Pittí, exagentes del CSN, se entregaron tras casi una década prófugos y enfrentarán juicio en abril por la trama de los pinchazos. Las audiencias se darán el 24 de abril por la pérdida de la máquina pinchadora y el 29 de abril por la interceptación no autorizada.
Panama authorities say false calls to the emergency hotline 104 have risen 20%, warning that misuse undermines the system’s ability to respond. Officials are considering sanctions and launching a public awareness campaign.
G7 officials are meeting to coordinate on Russia’s war against Ukraine as European governments remain uneasy about U.S. support. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is also trying to persuade skeptical allies of Washington’s Iran strategy amid broader transatlantic tensions.
Container News’ explainer links China-related vessel detentions to the likely downstream effects on Panama port operations. It frames Panama as a key transit node as shipping schedules and port-call strategies face uncertainty.
China’s Academy of Sciences unveiled the Xiangshan high-performance RISC-V processor in Beijing, marking another step in the country’s semiconductor self-reliance push. The announcement highlights measured CPU performance and reinforces China’s focus on open-architecture chip development.
The Philippines is seeking broader defense cooperation with NATO’s European members as the U.S. — led by President Donald Trump — criticizes NATO’s role in the Middle East war. Analysts warn Manila could face a “strategic dilemma” if its NATO ties diverge from U.S. expectations.
Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Iraq are ramping up pipeline-linked oil export options to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. The move aims to lower exposure to the strategic chokepoint and keep crude flowing to global markets.
China denies retaliating against Panama-flagged ships after the U.S. raised concerns about unusually frequent inspections. Beijing instead accuses Washington of seeking a “canal grab.”
The US Senate unanimously approved a funding deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security. The measure now heads to the House, where lawmakers are expected to take it up Friday.
Qatar’s prime minister met with U.S. officials to review “close strategic cooperation” between Doha and Washington. The talks come amid heightened regional tensions tied to the ongoing Iran war.
Iran expert Ali Vaez says the US and Iran are in a stalemate where further escalation could lead to catastrophe. He warns that a potential US ground invasion could trigger global economic meltdown.
Bomberos de Panamá atendieron un incendio en una galera de Coremusa en Villa Grecia, reportado a las 6:28 a.m. Hasta el momento no hay víctimas y el fuego se mantenía controlado sin afectar estructuras cercanas.
Nepal’s Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician, was sworn in as prime minister after his party’s landslide election win. Ahead of taking office, he delivered his first nation-to-nation message in rap.
China denied retaliating against Panama-flagged ships, saying it has not intensified inspections. It instead accused Washington of trying to seize control of the Panama Canal.
Ronny Rodríguez y William Pitti se entregaron a las autoridades tras años prófugos en el caso conocido como los “pinchazos”, con antecedentes que datan de 2015.
China’s market regulator urged firms such as BYD and CATL to compete “healthily” overseas as accusations of unfair competition, subsidies, and dumping intensify. The guidance aims to reduce friction while Chinese EV and battery makers expand globally.
China’s Northwestern Polytechnical University says hypersonics researcher Yan Hong died at 56 after an illness. The news comes as his university remains on US sanctions lists over alleged military-related research ties.