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Telemetro explains how to calculate Panama’s décimo tercer mes, when it’s paid, and which incomes count — essential guidance for workers and payroll staff.

Leaders League reported the March 16, 2026 launch of Effio Montgomery & Bloise in Panama; available details are limited and the firm has not issued a fuller public statement in the news feed summary.

A GazetteXtra feed item titled “Panama Germany” was indexed on March 16, 2026, but the full article text is not accessible; readers should seek the original piece or other sources for verification.

An RSS entry titled “Panama Germany” from The Herald Journal appeared on March 16, 2026, but the feed contains only a headline; the full article text was not available in the RSS excerpt.

A GazetteXtra headline titled “Panama Germany” appeared on March 16, 2026, but the public feed provides no article text; readers should consult the original link for details.

A Google News feed entry titled “Panama Germany” from The Herald Journal contains only a headline and link; no article text was available for reporting. We await the full article to verify whether it concerns the Republic of Panama.

The Council on Foreign Relations revisits the 1978 debate over the Panama Canal treaties, examining themes of sovereignty, governance and the debate’s lasting impact on Panama-U.S. relations.

Telemetro provided live coverage of the Lotería Nacional de Panamá Sunday draw held March 15, 2026. Ticket-holders should verify results through Telemetro and the official Lotería Nacional channels before claiming prizes.

German President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier arrived in Panama on March 16, 2026, and was formally received by Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez‑Acha. Officials have not yet released details on the visit’s agenda.

IFARHU will release in April the schedule to distribute documents to winners of the Concurso General de Becas 2026; more than 131,000 students were selected and deliveries will occur after Semana Santa.

FOX Sports published a boxscore for the South Africa vs. Panama match on March 27, 2026. The FOX Sports listing confirms the fixture but the supplied source does not include score or detailed match data.

Panama Ports Company, part of CK Hutchison, said Reuters reported on March 16 that Panama missed a March 13 arbitration filing deadline and that PPC is still holding documents seized by the government.

Panama has asked Cosco to reconsider suspending operations at the Balboa port after a court annulled a long-running terminal concession, a move that has escalated commercial and geopolitical tensions over the canal.

The Panama Canal administrator warned March 16, 2026 that the Iran conflict and rising fuel costs could boost canal traffic as shippers reassess routes. Increased transits would carry operational and economic implications for Panama and global trade.

CK Hutchison’s Panama unit said Panama’s government failed to respond to an international arbitration claim by the deadline, potentially altering next procedural steps.

Kick Off reports Panama’s coach explained the strategy behind scheduling two matches against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, citing preparation and assessment benefits.

CK Hutchison’s Panama unit said Panama failed to meet a deadline to respond to an international arbitration claim, according to a March 16 Reuters report. Details on the claim and next steps have not yet been released.

DredgeWire reports that armed conflict choking the Strait of Hormuz has led some ships to reroute via the Panama Canal, boosting Panama’s strategic role in global trade.

South China Morning Post reports a wave of Chinese ship inspections presented as pressure on Panama, a development that could affect shipping operations and diplomatic ties.

Czech drinks group Kofola has bought a stake in Panama’s Alta Fermentación, signaling European investment into Panama’s beverage sector and potential ties for growth and export.