Member states of the OAS are trying to block a proposed rights declaration through procedural maneuvers, turning the issue into a test of regional principles. For Panama, the dispute matters because it touches the credibility of the hemisphere’s main diplomatic body.
Jerusalem Day marches in the Old City and a deadly strike in Gaza have deepened tensions in a conflict that remains highly volatile. The events also revived attention to Nakba commemorations and the unresolved political stakes around Jerusalem and Gaza.
Trump has delayed a planned strike on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies, as renewed talks create a fragile opening for diplomacy. The standoff still carries serious risks for global energy markets and Latin America.
Peisen Ma captured the WSOPC Panama 2026 Main Event title, giving the host country a notable victory on the international poker circuit. The win underscores Panama’s growing role as a venue for major regional gaming events.
Beef prices in Panama continue to rise, squeezing household budgets as cattle numbers fall and production costs climb. Ranchers say weather shocks, fuel and labor expenses are helping keep prices high.
Flamenco has become a case study in Panama’s struggle to manage reverted waterfront land, with one stalled resort project, two active concessions and unresolved legal questions. The island’s future matters because it sits at a strategic point near the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal.
Panama’s judiciary has adopted a new career rule that ties transfers and promotions to competency certification, recertification and performance ratings. Judges and magistrates with weak evaluations could face delays in moving up the judicial ladder.
Britain’s revolving door of leaders has reignited debate over whether Westminster is losing its ability to govern effectively. Analysts point to economic shocks, party rebellion, social media pressure and weak leadership as key forces behind the instability.
Panama’s rising concern over bullying is increasingly being framed as a mental health emergency, with specialists urging families and schools to act on early warning signs. National data and existing laws show the issue is both a public health and education challenge.
President José Raúl Mulino is deepening talks with legislative blocs as Panama heads toward the July 1 Assembly leadership vote. The meetings could shape how easily the government advances its agenda.
Panama is preparing for a European Union fisheries audit this year as it seeks to replace its yellow card with green card status. The decision could reshape seafood exports, market access and investment in the country’s fishing sector.
Nineteen cyclists from the Cayman Islands completed Panama’s Gran Fondo, underscoring the country’s growing appeal as a cycling destination. The event highlights the link between endurance sports, tourism, and regional travel in Central America.
Panama’s updated National Atlas will go online in 2026, bringing together 60 years of cartographic history and a decade of new data. The digital edition will add expanded coverage of health, climate, seismic risk and recent census results.
Estevis López’s second-half impact for Veraguas United turned a semifinal night into a breakout moment for one of Panama’s most exciting teenagers. His rise also highlights how the LPF can better promote young stars to grow the local game.
Panama’s emerging political movements have until December 31, 2027, to gather the signatures needed to become parties and compete in the 2029 elections. The deadline is already shaping strategy for groups such as UNE, ACI, PHN and RADIX.
Colón is hosting the 13th edition of the Centroamérica Cuenta Festival, bringing a regional cultural program to one of Panama’s most important provinces. The event adds literary visibility to a city and province better known for commerce and the canal.
Banisi has reached US$1 billion in assets and registered a US$100 million bond program on LATINEX, expanding its funding options in Panama. The bank says the move supports its growth after 18 years in the market.
ENA Sur has opened the Hipódromo interchange on the Corredor Sur, adding new traffic connections for eastern Panama City. The remaining Costa del Este phase will complete the wider four-ramp project.
A cacao workshop in Chiriquí showed visitors how chocolate starts as fruit, then transforms through fermentation, roasting, and tempering. The experience also underscores Panama’s growing potential in specialty cacao and agritourism.
The WHO is deploying experts and supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to help contain an Ebola outbreak described as complex and difficult. The response highlights the continuing threat of Ebola in Central Africa and the importance of rapid containment.