The United States and Iran are preparing for their first high-level face-to-face talks since the war in the Middle East, with Pakistan hosting the negotiations in Islamabad. The meeting could shape regional security and global trade stability.
Panama’s women’s team came from behind to defeat Aruba 3-1 in Penonomé and move into first place in Group E. The result sets up a decisive match against Cuba for the group’s lone Concacaf Women’s Championship berth.
Reservists from the National Police and firefighters blocked access to Panama’s National Assembly to demand payment of seniority bonuses and other benefits. The protest put labor and compensation claims before lawmakers in the capital.
Authorities uncovered more than 5,000 rounds of ammunition and grenades in Vacamonte, Panama Oeste, in a find that may be linked to criminal groups. The discovery highlights ongoing security concerns in one of the country’s fastest-growing districts.
Parents and students protested at Escuela Los Olivos in Los Santos to demand a teacher, a cook, and a manual worker. The demonstration highlights concerns over staffing at the public school.
Schools in Chiriquí took part in an earthquake drill designed to strengthen risk management plans and improve preparedness across the educational community. The exercise reinforced response procedures for students and staff in case of seismic activity.
MiBus moved 35.8 million passengers in the first quarter of 2026, up from 31.6 million a year earlier. March also showed stronger demand, with more riders and more bus trips than in 2025.
A rescheduled Xi-Trump summit in May is reviving debate over whether US-China rivalry can be managed without deeper global instability. The talks could influence trade, security and supply chains with ripple effects reaching Panama and Latin America.
Police raided Tierra Prometida and seized a rifle, four firearms and ammunition. In Río Abajo, local authorities suspended sports leagues as a precautionary security measure.
Finance Minister Felipe Chapman said Panama is not creating a new tax on new homes, but ending a housing tax exemption that conflicts with updated interest benefits. The clarification is important for buyers and developers monitoring housing costs.
Luis Horacio Moreno Tejeira, a Panamanian banker, writer and academic known for defending ethics and civics, has died. He is remembered as a public figure who linked professional success with civic responsibility.
Panama’s Public Ministry is asking for help locating Rodolfo Díaz in connection with alleged corruption offenses. The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has provided a contact number for anyone with information.
The Veraguas Fair opened in Soná on April 9 and will run through April 19 with a wide range of tourism and cultural activities. The event highlights local traditions and promotes the province as a destination.
Work in Cuatro Altos is set to begin on April 13, with the Ministry of Public Works intervening at the roundabout for a project expected to last three to four months. The upgrade is intended to benefit thousands of daily users.
Bridge construction is advancing in the Ngäbe Buglé comarca as residents push for deeper investment in roads, schools and long-term public works. The area still has widespread infrastructure gaps, including schools in aging structures built decades ago.
Mobile casinos are becoming part of Panama’s expanding digital economy, highlighting the country’s shift toward mobile-first online services. The trend points to growing opportunities in technology, payments, and digital infrastructure.
Venezuela’s legislature has approved a mining bill intended to reassure foreign investors with clearer mineral rights rules and independent arbitration. The move is part of a broader push to revive capital inflows in a sector long hampered by political risk.
CK Hutchison has opened arbitration in London against Maersk in a dispute involving Panama Canal ports. The case adds to wider tensions over control of strategic shipping assets in Panama.
SINAPROC supported a national school drill across Panama, reinforcing emergency preparedness in educational settings. The exercise focused on coordination, evacuation, and safety procedures.
A Health Ministry worker was tied up and gagged during a robbery at offices in Colón, prompting a security overhaul at the site. Authorities also detained a suspect in connection with the case.
