Panama’s bill 491 would provide economic support to retirees and pensioners earning less than B/.600 a month, while prohibiting the money from being used to pay loans. The proposal targets lower-income seniors as lawmakers weigh new relief measures.
Panama Ports Company says Maersk’s actions undermined its contract tied to terminals at both ends of the Panama Canal. The dispute underscores the strategic importance of Panama’s canal-linked ports to global shipping.
Panama’s Ministry of Environment in Coclé says the proposed quarry project in La Pava, Olá is not active and ordered a sign removed from the area. The move is meant to help protect local natural resources.
Panama has ended a decades-long exemption and will now charge a 2% Property Transfer Tax on new homes. The change adds a new upfront cost for first-time buyers and has prompted calls from developers for a rethink.
Theodore Roosevelt’s decision to support a canal in Panama helped reshape global trade and secure the country’s place at the center of maritime commerce. The canal remains one of the most important strategic routes in the world.
MIDA’s minister discussed rising prices and the protection of local producers during a hearing before Panama’s National Assembly Budget Committee. The remarks highlight ongoing pressure on food costs and the agricultural sector.
Teddy Roosevelt’s decision to support the Panama Canal helped reshape global trade and cement Panama’s role as a strategic maritime crossroads. More than a century later, the canal remains central to world shipping and Panama’s economy.
Bocas del Toro health authorities confirmed the province’s first imported malaria case in a security officer who works in Darién. The finding reinforces the importance of surveillance and early detection in Panama.
Israeli attacks in Lebanon have killed at least 254 people and wounded 1,165, raising alarms that the region could slide into wider conflict despite a US-Iran truce.
Panama’s exporters are under growing pressure from higher oil prices, rising freight costs, and geopolitical tensions that are pushing up trade expenses. Industry leaders say the country still has room to grow if it cuts bureaucracy and strengthens logistics.
San Miguelito Mayor Irma Hernández says the municipality has received legal support in its challenge to an AAUD resolution that shifted control of waste collection and sanitation fee billing. The dispute centers on municipal autonomy and who should manage the service.
Residents of Teobroma in Bocas del Toro are reporting repeated burglaries in their homes and calling for more police patrols and street lighting. The community says the thefts have been a persistent problem for some time.
Commuters in Panama Oeste remain divided over whether new mobility measures, including daytime restrictions on heavy equipment, are easing traffic along the Centenario route. The debate reflects ongoing pressure on one of the province’s busiest connections.
CK Hutchison’s Panama unit has launched arbitration over a port takeover dispute tied to operations near the Panama Canal. The case highlights the strategic and political importance of port control in Panama.
Panama has unveiled its football and futsal rosters for the 2026 South American Youth Games, which will take place in Panama City from April 12 to 25. The lineups feature youth talent across the men’s and women’s teams, including squads led by Felipe Baloy, Gerard Aubí, Alex Del Rosario and Pablo Guerra.
Paraguay reaffirmed its support for Panama as host of the 2026 OAS General Assembly in Panama City. The two countries also discussed trade, logistics, and cooperation against organized crime.
Panama’s decentralization reforms have advanced past first debate with support from mayors and representatives. The proposal now heads to second debate, where lawmakers could still make changes.
Fepafut honored Panama’s first World Cup qualifying squad on the 50th anniversary of its historic 2-1 win over Costa Rica. The tribute highlighted the pioneers whose efforts helped lay the foundation for the national team’s later success.
Morning traffic in Panamá Oeste has improved after a lane reversal operation was introduced to ease congestion. Transport operators said the change has kept vehicle flow moving during peak hours.
ANTAI sanctioned public servants at the University of Panama, MICI, MIVIOT and UNACHI in a move aimed at reinforcing transparency and fairness in public service.
