Trump said the United States is “freeing up Cuba” after indicting Castro and insisted no broader escalation is expected. The move adds fresh pressure to a long-running US-Cuba dispute watched closely across Latin America.
Panama’s National Assembly has approved Bill No. 403, a major gambling reform that adds biometric checks, ad limits and a 10% profit contribution to mental health care. The measure now awaits presidential signature.
IMA Agroferias will start simultaneously at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday in several regions of Panama, offering low-cost food options to households. The fairs remain a key tool for easing grocery costs and supporting local producers.
Lebanon says Israeli attacks have killed 3,073 people since March, adding to fears that regional tensions involving Iran, Israel and the US could escalate further.
Panama hosted the World FZO congress, where global leaders called for free zones to evolve into integrated, sustainable industrial ecosystems. The event also produced a new Caribbean regional zones association and fresh focus on tourism-linked economic zones.
Federal prosecutors have charged Raúl Castro in connection with the 1996 shootdown of civilian planes, a move Trump called a major moment for Cubans. The case revives one of the most painful flashpoints in U.S.-Cuba relations.
The ACP board could announce a new Canal administrator this Thursday after narrowing the field to three finalists. The choice will shape leadership of one of Panama’s most important institutions.
Puerto Caimito gathered to honor a young fisherman from Anchovetas II while the search continues for the vessel’s missing captain. The tragedy has struck at the heart of one of Panama’s most important fishing communities.
A Colón judge charged Ana Mae Judith Ceballos Rose, Alex Lee’s partner, in an alleged peculation case tied to Barrio Sur funds. The case is part of a wider anti-corruption drive involving dozens of former local officials across Panama.
The U.S. has indicted Raúl Castro over the 1996 killings of Americans aiding Cubans at sea, renewing pressure on Havana and reopening a long-running dispute. The move carries political weight across Latin America and in U.S.-Cuba relations.
Unai Emery won his fifth Europa League title as Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0, securing the club’s first European trophy in 44 years. The victory caps a remarkable turnaround under the Spanish coach.
Nine migrants deported from the United States have arrived in Sierra Leone under a third-country agreement, highlighting a controversial U.S. immigration tactic with wider diplomatic implications.
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing soon after Donald Trump’s China visit, highlighting their continuing strategic alignment and shared opposition to U.S. pressure.
Panama’s prison system has rejected a request to add more televisions in correctional facilities so inmates can watch the 2026 World Cup. Officials say prison resources must prioritize water, food, infrastructure and family visits.
Panama is facing intense heat driven by humidity, weak winds and urban heat islands, with feels-like temperatures expected to reach 42 degrees Celsius. Nighttime warmth is also lingering, raising health risks as the country moves toward the rainy season.
Authorities are investigating two 2025 homicide cases in Pacora and 24 de Diciembre that share a similar pattern of detention before killing. Two suspects have been detained as prosecutors work to reconstruct what happened.
U.S. forces boarded an Iranian-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman as Washington stepped up pressure over the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route.
The United Nations warned that a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a systemic global food shock by disrupting energy and shipping markets. Panama could feel the impact through higher freight, fuel and food import costs.
Costa Rica’s president says she will not attend June events in Panama, citing domestic priorities as trade tensions between the two countries flare again. The decision comes ahead of the OAS General Assembly and the bicentenary commemoration of the Congress of Panama.
The Lotería Nacional de Panamá held its Wednesday draw on May 20, 2026, drawing attention from regular players across the country. The results matter not only for winners, but also for Panama’s long-running lottery culture and retail network.