Panama’s Finance Minister Felipe Chapman met with a World Bank delegation led by Managing Director Anshula Kant during her official visit, alongside senior MEF officials.
The Caja de Seguro Social has clarified which retirees and pensioners in Panama will not receive the permanent bonus, and provided guidance on amounts, dates and eligibility. Beneficiaries should consult CSS official channels for full details.
International Railway Journal reports Panama and Costa Rica have advanced a memorandum of understanding to coordinate cross‑border rail planning, marking a potential step toward closer regional rail integration.
A second person accused in the killing of a merchant in Chitré has been placed in provisional detention; the suspect, known as “Válvula,” is already serving a 144-month sentence for drug offenses.
Panama’s senior national team has begun arriving in Durban for friendlies against South Africa on March 27 and 31, with players and staff undertaking initial training and recovery sessions.
Minister Beatriz Carles de Arango will appear before Panama’s National Assembly on April 1 to provide detailed information on Mides’ management of child shelters and oversight measures to protect minors.
Sidewalk recovery works in Bella Vista restore space for pedestrians and introduce front-in parking to improve pedestrian safety and better organize traffic.
Markwayne Mullin, a Republican senator and close ally of Donald Trump, was sworn in as U.S. homeland security secretary during a government shutdown, pledging to steady the department and reduce controversies.
They Will Kill You, starring Zazie Beetz as ex‑con Asia Reaves, is a bloodier, funnier take on the estranged‑sisters survival trope, earning 3.5/5 in a recent review.
The IMA published locations and buyer requirements for March 25 agroferias in Panama, where rice will be offered at $5. Shoppers should consult IMA channels for venue details and eligibility.
Coach Hugo Broos said South Africa turned to Panama for two friendlies after Brazil and Argentina asked for R90m. Panama were chosen for availability and fit, but were not free.
Nex Panamá reports that students are taking a leading role in school care through the program “Gente Cool,” highlighting youth involvement in maintaining and improving school environments.
UPI reports that Panama successfully tested remote robotic surgery to treat a stroke on March 24, 2026. The pilot could expand access to urgent stroke care, though connectivity and regulation remain hurdles.
Rookie Leaner says he isn’t surprised to make the South Africa squad as Bafana prepare for a two-leg friendly against Panama, with the first match at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
The Senate met as lawmakers considered a potential deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security after Republican senators held a late-night meeting with President Donald Trump, signaling possible progress in funding talks.
Panama’s National Railway Secretariat has partnered with rail institute INCOFER as a first regional partner in talks about a possible cross-border rail link, with the Panamá Pacífico–Divisa stretch identified as the likely initial Panamanian segment.
A young man was detained in Panama on suspicion of human trafficking after investigators say he recruited minors and adult women and promoted them via online catalogs and WhatsApp.
An Israeli missile struck a waterfront building in Tyre while an Al Jazeera journalist was on air, interrupting the live report and highlighting risks to civilians and media in border areas.
Panama will play South Africa in FIFA-window friendly matches as preparation for its upcoming debut against Ghana, using the games to test players and tactics.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Alan Armstrong, chairman and former CEO of Williams Companies, to fill Markwayne Mullin’s U.S. Senate seat through the end of the year—a move that installs an energy executive in federal office.