Former President Martín Torrijos has launched UNE, a new political platform aimed at the 2029 election and built around anti-corruption and renewal themes. The move adds an early contender to Panama’s next race for power.
A new vehicular bridge in Chilibre is moving forward after more than 40 years of waiting, promising safer and easier access for over 5,000 residents. The project is expected to improve mobility and strengthen connectivity in the northern area of Panama City.
Latin America’s 2025 climate extremes, including record heat and rising sea levels, carry direct implications for Panama’s coasts, water supply, and disaster readiness. The region’s hotter, wetter, and more volatile weather underscores growing risks for agriculture, infrastructure, and the Panama Canal.
A Panama-flagged vessel was damaged in a Russian strike near Odesa, part of a day in which three civilian ships were hit. The incident highlights the continuing risks to global shipping in the Black Sea.
A Spanish court has ruled in Shakira’s favor in a tax sanction case, allowing her to recover millions. The decision revives attention on how residency rules are applied to high-profile international figures.
China dominates manufacturing, but the United States still leads in global financial trust and capital protection. That distinction shapes international investment flows and matters for Panama’s trade-driven economy.
Congo has opened three Ebola treatment centers in Ituri as a rare outbreak spreads, with more than 300 suspected cases and deaths reported in Congo and Uganda. The WHO has declared the situation an international public health emergency.
Panama’s recycling efforts remain fragmented, with residents and institutions doing the work of a system that does not yet exist nationwide. The gap between public ambition and waste infrastructure is now one of the country’s biggest environmental challenges.
Panama celebrated Afro-Antillean heritage with a food and culture festival at Mi Pueblito Afroantillano, drawing hundreds of visitors and more than 80 entrepreneurs. The event highlighted traditional dishes, music, fashion and new business ideas rooted in Caribbean identity.
Iran has responded to a U.S. proposal to end the war with demands for frozen assets, sanctions relief, and control over the Strait of Hormuz. The talks carry global stakes because any disruption could affect oil prices and shipping costs.
ITSE has approved a new rulebook allowing reelection of its educational manager, while also keeping an open competition route and stricter merit-based requirements. The move follows recent tensions over leadership and governance at the technical institute.
Iran has rejected any negotiation over its uranium enrichment rights, hardening its position in long-running nuclear talks with Western powers. The stance adds pressure to diplomacy already strained by sanctions, inspections and regional tensions.
Panama City Hall dismantled a clandestine bar in Condado del Rey after finding it operating without permits, licenses, or tax compliance. The action followed resident complaints and included seizures of beer, merchandise, and sound equipment.
Gambling in Panama has long been part of daily culture, from lottery kiosks to football bets and casino nights. Now smartphones are pushing that habit online, changing how people play without changing the social nature of the pastime.
A Libyan coastguard threat against the Sea-Watch 5 has renewed concerns over violence in the central Mediterranean migration route. The incident also raises questions about accountability as the ship’s captain faces investigation.
The United States is pressing G7 allies to join a new sanctions campaign against Iran, signaling a fresh effort to isolate Tehran economically. A coordinated move could ripple through global energy and finance markets.
A new report says Israeli forces quietly built two military sites in western Iraq months before the strike campaign against Iran. The finding points to deeper regional planning and higher risks for Iraq and nearby states.
Maintenance work is adding to congestion at the Panama Canal, increasing delays and pushing freight costs higher. The bottleneck has wider implications for Panama’s economy and global shipping routes.
Congestion fears are rising ahead of June maintenance on the Panama Canal locks, a period that could slow transits through the country’s main trade artery. The timing matters for Panama’s logistics sector and for global shippers dependent on the canal.
El Niño is not expected to significantly restrict Panama Canal ship traffic, a reassuring sign for Panama’s trade and logistics sectors. The outlook matters because canal reliability is central to the country’s economy and global shipping routes.