The University of Panama extended the first-semester tuition payment deadline to April 15, citing rising fuel prices that have squeezed students’ purchasing power. The pause is intended to ease short-term financial pressure on students and families.
Chiriquí jumped to first in the Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol Mayor after a 12-2 derby win; several other outcomes reshuffled the standings ahead of a Thursday make-up game.
The WTO says the world is facing its worst trade disruption in 80 years, with Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warning the global trade order has “irrevocably changed,” raising concerns for trade-dependent economies including Panama.
Virgin Voyages highlighted its ship Brilliant Lady transiting the Panama Canal, emphasizing Panama’s continuing role as a key maritime route for both commerce and cruise travel.
President José Raúl Mulino inaugurated the Escuela República de Venezuela, saying public works are meant to serve the people and reflecting the government’s emphasis on education infrastructure.
A backpacker was captured at La Joyita and authorities detected contraband deliveries by drone at La Joya, highlighting evolving methods used to smuggle items into Panama’s prisons.
Fiebre Amarilla scored 300 points on Calle 7 Panamá, ending Furia Roja’s recent run in season 27, a result Telemetro framed as a potential turning point in the competition.
The U.S. Senate is set to vote on a Republican plan to fund TSA and DHS after a funding lapse caused travel disruptions, missed paychecks and warnings of airport closures, even as disagreements over immigration enforcement tied to President Trump’s policies remain unresolved.
APTOPIX published a photo gallery titled ‘Panama Daily Life’ via GazetteXtra on March 26, 2026, offering syndicated visual coverage of everyday life in the Republic of Panama.
APTOPIX’s photo gallery “Panama Daily Life,” republished by The Herald Journal, offers a visual roundup of everyday scenes across the Republic of Panama.
Telemetro reports a Río Abajo resident’s wife broke down recounting her partner’s final message, saying family plans were cut short by the fire in Panama City.
A March 26 press release says Panama’s ambassador presented her credentials and is seeking deeper cooperation on trade, regional development and Panama Canal matters.
Panama faces South Africa in Durban in the first of at least five friendlies as coach Thomas Christiansen weighs goalkeeper, defensive and midfield options ahead of the World Cup.
Telemetro published updated Béisbol Mayor 2026 results and standings on March 26, noting a pending game between Darién and Herrera that could affect the table.
The Herald Journal published an item titled “Panama Daily Life” on March 26, 2026; full text was not available in the feed. The listing highlights international interest in everyday life across the Republic of Panama.
IFF Panamá announced its 14th edition in a press conference, revealing that the festival will take place at Teatro Nacional, Ciudad de las Artes and Museo del Canal, linking global cinema with regional identity.
A fire in Río Abajo resulted in one death after a victim was trapped; firefighters spent more than eight hours controlling the blaze. Authorities have not yet released further details.
Panamanian shortstop José “Chema” Caballero made MLB history by initiating the first player challenge under the Automated Balls and Strikes (ABS) system during the Yankees’ 7-0 win over the Giants.
Mayor Mayer Mizrachi told the National Assembly’s Commission on Municipal Affairs that municipal decentralization in Panama City requires timely, sufficient funding to avoid infrastructure decay and service shortfalls.
President Donald Trump, during a Cabinet meeting, used social media to urge Tehran to “get serious soon” about negotiating a deal to end the war, a message delivered amid a partial U.S. government shutdown.