Deputy Ronald De Gracia discusses his rise from a producer family to politics, fights over La Villa river contamination, anti‑livestock‑theft reform, stalled anti‑corruption measures, and his support for reopening a mine.
An op-ed in La Prensa urges Panama to undertake a serious, three-year sectoral reform of water management, learning from Chile and Singapore while designing a home-grown, capacity-driven model.
Proyecto de Ley 491 passed first debate to allocate 10% of telecom concession revenues to a CSS-administered fund to help retirees and pensioners earning under $600 monthly.
Livestock theft in Panama is rising and hard to prosecute due to degraded evidence, lack of specialized police response, and weak controls over cattle transport, officials say.
Panama’s banking sector reported about $125 million in attempted electronic frauds in 2025, with $20 million realized. Banks have stepped up monitoring and launched a national campaign to change user behavior.
Seven people were sentenced and seven others charged in a probe into a criminal network accused of stealing and legalizing cattle in Panama’s Azuero region, involving municipal employees and other officials.
Metro de Panamá will hold a public tender to select a private operator for the 662-space Villa Zaíta parking complex; lawmakers warn against privatization that reduces public benefit.
Venezuela beat the United States 3-2 to win the World Baseball Classic; Panama competed but fell short, prompting calls for better planning and development of its baseball program.
La Prensa reports that livestock theft in Panama has shifted from isolated incidents to a recurring threat that undermines rural livelihoods and strains institutional response.
PostMag’s annual Art Issue spotlights Spanish photographer Coco Capitán, whose three-part exhibition “Imagination Investments” is her first major presentation in Hong Kong as the city hosts its spring art season.
Surfers, a Chinese restaurant in Stockholm, staged a spontaneous cultural moment when patrons joined a Mongolian drinking song and toasted with baijiu, illustrating how dining can convey authentic cultural practices.
BingX announced the launch of BingX AI Claw, described as the world’s first AI-powered multi-asset trading analyst, in a press release datelined Panama City. The move could prompt interest from Panama’s fintech and financial communities as details about availability and regulation emerge.
The IMA will run agroferias on March 23–24 across several Panamanian provinces, selling basic food staples like rice, beans and pasta at modest prices; buyers must show their cédula.
The IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship is being held in Panama on Sunday, March 22, 2026, featuring triathletes from more than 50 countries and spotlighting Panama as a sports tourism destination.
Newsroom Panama’s “Your Morning Smile” post invites readers to email humorous photos to PanamaNewsroom@gmail.com for possible publication, encouraging community participation.
Panama City will host the fifth IRONMAN 70.3 Latin America Championship this Sunday with over 1,500 athletes, a swim in the Panama Canal and 50 World Championship qualifying spots.
Panama will play two friendly matches against South Africa on March 27 and 31, with broadcasts on TVN, TVMAX, TVN Pass and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel at 12:00 and 12:30 p.m.
Japan’s foreign minister said Tokyo could send Self-Defense Forces ships to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire is reached in the Iran–US–Israel conflict, emphasizing Japan’s minesweeping capabilities.
Hongkongers fleeing the UAE amid regional conflict say Hong Kong’s 120-day quarantine for cats and dogs is forcing them to consider other countries rather than returning home with their pets.
Beijing has elevated the supply and domestic stockpiling of critical resources to national-security priority in its 15th five-year plan, pledging more active measures to strengthen energy and resource supply security.