Armed groups in Colombia are increasingly using cheap drones to carry out surveillance and attacks, adding a new and frightening dimension to the country’s conflict. The tactic could also complicate regional security in Latin America.
IDAAN will carry out repair work this weekend in Juan Díaz, beginning at the Arturo Brown Gymnasium in Ciudad Radial. The maintenance highlights the importance of keeping Panama City’s water infrastructure working in one of the capital’s busiest districts.
FIFA’s sponsorship drive for the 2026 World Cup is accelerating as the tournament’s commercial and media footprint grows. Panama fans will get an early taste of the buildup when Brazil faces Panama in a May 31 friendly.
President José Raúl Mulino signaled full support for the Panama Canal’s long-term project agenda after naming Ilya Espino de Marotta. Water security, Rio Indio, and new logistics infrastructure are now central priorities.
Panama’s Comptroller General will audit multimillion-dollar water tanker contracts and consult legal experts over possible action in a fake diploma case tied to Meduca. Both matters highlight scrutiny of public spending and public-sector integrity.
Spain’s National Court has launched a formal investigation into former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero over alleged influence-peddling tied to a pandemic bailout. The case also examines offshore transfers linked to Panama, raising fresh questions about cross-border money flows.
María Corina Machado will visit Panama’s National Assembly on Monday as part of a four-day trip that also includes meetings with President José Raúl Mulino and the foreign minister. The agenda is expected to focus on Venezuela’s democratic crisis, migration and electoral transparency.
A better near-term outlook for the Panama Canal is easing concerns for U.S. LNG shipments headed to Asia. The development matters for shipping costs, transit times, and Panama’s role in global energy trade.
A better near-term outlook for the Panama Canal reduces a major shipping risk for U.S. LNG cargoes headed to Asia. The shift supports Panama’s role as a key global transit hub.
President José Raúl Mulino opened a new Tienda del Pueblo in Alcalde Díaz, expanding Panama’s state-backed network of low-cost food outlets. The move targets household relief in Panama Norte and is part of a broader plan to support producers and consumers.
Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Federal Reserve chair in a White House ceremony where Donald Trump renewed pressure for lower interest rates. The appointment is closely watched in Panama and other dollarized economies that track U.S. monetary policy.
The Panama Canal will immediately open a new competitive search for its deputy administrator once Ilya Espino de Marotta takes over as administrator on September 5. Officials say the process will mirror the same technical, transparent selection model used for the top job.
Raúl Castro’s daughter rejected claims that the United States could kidnap the former Cuban leader, calling the tactic one of lies and fear. The remark underscores how sensitive U.S.-Cuba tensions remain across Latin America.
Ifarhu will pay pending 2025 scholarships and the first 2026 disbursement in Panama Centro from May 25 to 28 at Ciudad Deportiva Irving Saladino. Families must bring the required school and ID documents to collect cheques.
A Spanish judicial order places Panama-linked firm Panacorp at the center of the Plus Ultra bailout probe, alongside claims of fictitious financing and influence peddling. Former prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is now named in the case and is due to testify on June 2.
Panamanian authorities arrested a presumed gang leader and six alleged members of Bagdad-Santa Eduviges after a long-running investigation in Tocumen. The case underscores ongoing security concerns in a key district of Panama City.
Trial has begun in Panama against former National Security Council agents accused of running illegal surveillance during the Martinelli presidency. The case revives one of the country’s most politically charged corruption-and-spying scandals.
Spotify and Universal Music Group are teaming up on an AI tool that would let Premium users create remixes and versions of songs with artist consent and compensation. The deal signals how the music industry is trying to shape generative AI around licensing instead of conflict.
U.S. service members joined a health outreach effort in Panama’s Azuero Peninsula with Juntos por la Salud. The mission underscores the importance of bringing care to rural communities in Herrera and Los Santos.
Iran has expanded the maritime zone it claims to control around the Strait of Hormuz, deepening tensions with the United States and Gulf states. The move comes as ship seizures, naval interceptions and diplomatic efforts all intensify around the vital oil route.