Panama’s debate over extinción de dominio is intensifying as regional cases highlight how asset forfeiture can weaken organized crime. The key question is whether Panama will adopt a model that protects due process while helping authorities recover illicit wealth.
Panama will invest more than B/.6 million in tourism-related projects, including maintenance for Atlapa, a Bocas del Toro trail and the Chitré Convention Center. The spending aims to support travel, events and local economic activity across multiple regions.
Panama’s football boom is giving new meaning to the Panini World Cup album, which remains a beloved tradition for fans of all ages. The collectible now reflects a broader national story of growth, pride and World Cup ambition.
The US Senate has advanced a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting Trump’s ability to wage war on Iran, marking a rare challenge to presidential authority. The move could affect global markets and energy prices if tensions escalate.
Panama’s latest femicide case has brought new attention to the warning signs experts say often appear long before deadly violence. Authorities and specialists are urging families, coworkers, and neighbors to treat control, threats, and isolation as urgent danger signals.
Bolivia is confronting a broad protest wave fueled by land reform, inflation, fuel prices and constitutional change. The unrest has disrupted transport, supplies and public services, while increasing pressure on President Rodrigo Paz.
Iran has warned the US of “surprises” after threats of military action and a short deadline for a deal, as Xi and Putin met in Beijing. The standoff raises risks for oil markets, trade flows and global diplomacy.
Panama has emerged in Spain’s probe into the Plus Ultra airline rescue through a Panamanian securities firm tied to an earlier loan that helped the carrier qualify for bailout funds. The case underscores how Panama-registered companies can become part of high-profile international corruption and financing investigations.
Panama’s Ombudsman’s Office is reviewing hospital care in the Caja de Seguro Social network after patients raised concerns about service failures. The move adds pressure to address long-standing maintenance and infrastructure problems affecting public health care.
Panama’s 2026 World Cup call-up is drawing attention as the team prepares to face England, Croatia and Ghana in the group stage. The roster will offer the first clear view of how Panama plans to tackle one of the tournament’s toughest draws.
Renters moving in with pets should review lease terms carefully, since rules on breed, size, deposits, and monthly pet fees can vary widely. Clear questions before signing can help avoid surprise costs and housing disputes.
Putin’s meeting with Xi highlighted the growing strategic dependence between Russia and China as both face pressure from the West. The talks also reflected broader great-power rivalry with implications for trade and diplomacy.
Panama is drawing attention for efforts to strengthen childhood cancer care through national leadership and better system coordination. The move reflects a broader regional push to improve early diagnosis, access to treatment, and support for families.
The U.S. Senate has moved forward a resolution that could force Trump to end military action in Iran or seek congressional approval. The vote highlights a renewed struggle over presidential war powers with wider implications for global stability and trade.
Ecuador’s rescue of six minors from a trafficking network linked to a sect has renewed regional concern after a similar case in Colombia last year. The pattern highlights the cross-border risks of child exploitation and organized coercion.
New concerns are growing over the children left behind as U.S. immigration detentions rise sharply under President Donald Trump’s second term. Many of those children are U.S. citizens, raising urgent questions about family separation and child welfare.
The U.S. Justice Department is expected to announce in Miami a criminal case tied to the 1996 shootdown of Brothers to the Rescue planes. The move would reopen one of the most sensitive episodes in U.S.-Cuba relations.
Israeli forces intercepted the final boats of an activist flotilla headed for Gaza, shutting down a maritime challenge to the blockade. The confrontation renews global debate over Israel’s security measures and Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.
A U.S. Airman has become the first from the Air Force to graduate from the Jungle Operations Training Course in Panama. The milestone underscores Panama’s ongoing role in specialized tropical training and regional security cooperation.
The U.S. Senate advanced a bill to end American involvement in the Iran war, with Republicans increasingly breaking ranks. The fight now centers on whether Congress can rein in presidential war powers in an active conflict.