U.S. hotels in several 2026 World Cup host cities are still waiting for stronger reservations despite the tournament’s growing visibility. Operators are betting that bookings will rise sharply as match dates draw closer.
Isla Perico has become a case study in Panama’s weak oversight of coastal concessions, as a long-running dispute over Las Brisas de Amador moves into forced liquidation. The island now mixes private developments, state facilities and unresolved legal conflicts over valuable Amador land and seabed use.
China and Russia renewed their 25-year Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation during a high-level meeting between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin in Beijing. The talks also set up dozens of agreements and fresh statements on strategic cooperation and global order.
Panama’s police chief says recent homicides are partly a backlash from major drug seizures, gang arrests and anti-narcotics operations. Authorities see a growing web of 121 gangs tied to larger criminal structures across several provinces.
Casco Viejo has become Panama’s top tourist attraction, but complaints about noise and weak management are raising concerns about the visitor experience. The challenge now is whether authorities can protect the historic district’s appeal while tourism keeps growing.
Panama’s Comptroller General has reversed a salary suspension affecting 48 Assembly workers linked to Vamos, but the pay delay remains unresolved. The case is now heading toward new legal challenges before the Supreme Court.
Panama’s rising homicide figures have sharpened debate over whether the government is doing enough to confront gang violence and protect citizens. The killings are concentrated in several key districts and are affecting young people, officials and civilians alike.
A school in El Chorrillo is testing Magrid, a 15-minute weekly tablet program designed to strengthen early cognitive skills in children from maternal to third grade. The pilot could help shape future Ministry of Education decisions on early learning tools.
Gary Stempel’s emotional message about Panama’s 2026 World Cup hopes has energized fans ahead of the tournament. The veteran coach’s history with Panamanian football gives his optimism added weight as the national team prepares for a tough group.
Panama set a honey production record in 2025, reaching 67,620 gallons from 15,529 hives. The milestone underscores the sector’s growth, even as climate pressures, hive health issues and imported honey continue to challenge local producers.
The ACP board is expected to advance the search for the next Canal administrator as Panama’s most critical infrastructure faces major decisions. At the same time, diplomatic turnover and political realignments are reshaping the country’s wider landscape.
The WHO has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency, with the Bundibugyo strain raising concern because no approved vaccine exists for it. The warning matters for Panama because of the country’s air connectivity and the need for strong entry screening.
Fear is rising in eastern Congo as a new Ebola outbreak spreads alarm in Bukavu and beyond. The crisis renews global concern over rapid containment and cross-border risk.
Martín Torrijos’s UNE will need more than 45,000 signatures to advance toward official party status in Panama. The effort is already drawing attention as a test of the movement’s real political reach.
Latin America’s universities are confronting more than an AI challenge: they face structural pressure to become faster, more flexible, and more relevant. For Panama, the issue carries direct implications for workforce readiness and competitiveness.
The Panama Canal says it does not expect transit restrictions despite El Niño concerns over rainfall and water supply. The outlook is reassuring for shipping and for Panama’s logistics-driven economy.
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing days after Donald Trump’s visit to China, highlighting the shifting balance in major-power diplomacy. The talks come as global competition among the US, China and Russia continues to shape trade and security.
Artificial intelligence is already affecting Panama’s finance, logistics, health, and hiring systems, but the country still lacks a specific legal framework. The debate now is whether waiting protects innovation or simply leaves key decisions in the hands of opaque systems.
Panama’s strategic geography could support a regional short-sea shipping network that eases road bottlenecks and strengthens trade. The debate now is whether the country will turn that idea into a true maritime strategy.
A reflective column revisits Panama’s long-running frustration with slow justice and the gap between legal ideals and courtroom reality. It uses Cicero and the lawyer’s vocation to ask what justice means when cases stop moving.