Search Continues for Gilberto Paz Pérez, Missing in Arraiján Since January 2025
An appeal requests public help locating Gilberto Paz Pérez, missing from Arraiján since January 2025. Anyone with information should call 346-1790 or 346-1791.

An appeal requests public help locating Gilberto Paz Pérez, missing from Arraiján since January 2025. Anyone with information should call 346-1790 or 346-1791.

A historic rise in fuel prices in Panama is pressuring transport operators and consumers. Authorities say international energy market factors are driving the increase.

Panama’s president has publicly rejected CK Hutchison’s claims over canceled port contracts, calling the assertions ‘outrageous’ in a dispute that could affect investment and port operations, U.S. News reports.
Panama’s president called CK Hutchison’s claims “outrageous” after the company criticized the government’s cancellation of port contracts, Reuters reported, in a dispute with potential implications for investor confidence and port operations.
Panama’s National Police located the vehicle used in an armed attack against a bus driver in Arraiján. Authorities will perform forensic analysis as the investigation continues.

The Herald Journal published a feature titled “Panama Daily Life” on March 20, 2026; while the full text was not available in the news feed, daily-life reporting helps readers understand everyday experiences across Panama.
Official figures reported by TVN 2 show 70% of women detained in Panama are linked to drug offenses, often serving as couriers or in logistical roles, raising gender-specific policy questions.

GazetteXtra published a piece titled “Panama Daily Life,” listed on Google News. The feature points readers toward everyday experiences and cultural context in the Republic of Panama.
GazetteXtra published an APTOPIX photo package on March 20, 2026 titled “Panama Daily Life,” offering visual snapshots of everyday scenes across the Republic of Panama.
President José Raúl Mulino said he will travel to Canada to attend Panama’s opening match at the 2026 World Cup, expressing confidence ahead of the team’s Group L fixtures and upcoming friendlies.
Panama’s under-17 football team has begun preparations for the 2026 South American Youth Games, which will be hosted in Panama, offering a boost for youth development.

The Trump administration said Thursday it has opened investigations into 13 states that require state-regulated health insurance plans to cover abortion, prompting potential federal-state clashes over insurance rules.

The Cabalgata de San José in David gathered hundreds of riders, reinforcing its status as one of the most important cultural celebrations in Chiriquí.

Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) launched the “Mi compromiso, mi patio limpio” campaign to reduce Aedes aegypti breeding sites and curb dengue transmission through household and community action.

DHS nominee Mullin told senators he will not eliminate FEMA and pledged to reverse some unpopular policies of his predecessor, signaling a softer federal emergency-management approach.

BAC has completed the purchase of a majority stake in Multi Financial Group, becoming the controlling shareholder of Multibank. The planned merger of BAC Panamá and Multibank awaits SBP authorization while both banks continue normal operations.
Two American Bully dogs died after being left in a car in Colón while their owner was detained. Police and the owner offer conflicting versions as an investigation unfolds.
FOX Sports posted a full-length replay of the final round match between Panama and Mexico (published March 19, 2026), offering fans and analysts the chance to watch the complete game.
Panama’s Anti‑Corruption Prosecutor’s Office arrested a former Ifarhu regional director and a merchant in a probe into alleged embezzlement of $145,265 from the PASE‑U student aid program.
President Mulino said he will reveal information about the Panama Ports Company and an alleged long-running “robbery” affecting the country, intensifying scrutiny of port governance.
