Panama’s Court of Accounts ordered former DGI director Luis Cucalón, Cristóbal Salerno and Cobranzas del Istmo to pay $4.4 million after finding irregularities in a 2010 tax-collection contract.
Panama’s Caja de Seguro Social said it will begin paying a permanent bonus to retirees and pensioners in April 2026, with details on amount and payment schedule to follow.
Around 1,000 tunics for Casco Antiguo’s Semana Santa processions are being prepared weeks in advance with volunteer support, honoring the distinct identities of each cofradía.
MiAmbiente announced a reward to capture the person responsible for deliberate fires in La Yeguada, with Minister Juan Carlos Navarro urging information as investigators probe the incidents.
The MEF has set rules for Panama’s 2026 Fiscal Lottery: invoices dated March 15–May 15 are eligible, a new four-region draw format is established, and strict envelope and documentation rules apply.
The Middle East war is creating global economic shocks that reach Panama through trade, shipping and financial channels; sectors urge contingency measures to protect vulnerable populations.
Deputy Jairo Salazar proposed a bill requiring retailers in Panama to replace defective products within five days, shifting replacement responsibility onto merchants.
Acodeco reports a slight February rise in chicken and soup-meat prices within Panama’s Canasta Básica and warns the increase could continue into March, potentially affecting household budgets.
Journalistic guilds met with National Assembly President Jorge Herrera, who pledged to advance review of Ley 391 on the right of reply with the responsible commission and the Assembly Board.
Panama’s Commerce Commission questioned making a 10% bioethanol fuel blend mandatory under Bill 443 after producers presented support during the bill’s first debate.
DatamarNews reports that conflict choking the Strait of Hormuz has pushed some shipping through the Panama Canal, boosting transits and activity for Panama’s maritime sector.
Hutchison has publicly stepped up criticism of Panama in an ongoing dispute over a port terminal, raising concerns about investor sentiment and potential impacts on port operations and trade flows.
FOX Sports posted a full-length replay of the “Final Round: Costa Rica vs Panama” match on March 17, 2026, offering Panamanian fans the complete match video for review.
Panama has created Sierra Llorona National Park in Colón and is redesigning the Corredor del Caribe as the country’s first ecological highway, including 35 wildlife crossings.
UBS upgraded First Quantum ahead of the anticipated restart at the Cobre Panama project, signaling investor optimism and prompting watchfulness over potential economic effects in Panama.
A unit of CK Hutchison is seeking US$2 billion in damages after a Panama Canal-area port suspension, filing administrative petitions and signalling arbitration.
FreshPlaza reports Chiquita has resumed a banana trial in Panama as it prepares to restart exports; the move signals steps toward resuming shipments but details remain limited.
Seatrade Maritime News reported that the Panama Canal shared an infrastructure development plan on March 17, 2026, outlining future priorities for the crucial interoceanic waterway.
At CMA Shipping Conference 2026, the Panama Canal Administrator unveiled Vision 2035, highlighting plans for a new water reservoir and container terminal projects to modernize the Canal’s infrastructure.
FOX Sports lists live score coverage for the South Africa vs Panama international match scheduled March 31, 2026. Fans can follow minute-by-minute updates on FOX Sports’ live page.