Panama Canal slot auctions have hit a record $4 million, reflecting strong demand for transit access through the key global shipping route. The spike highlights the canal’s continuing importance for freight planning and supply chains.
DP World has expanded its Panama air freight network after securing IATA certification, strengthening its logistics and compliance capabilities. The move adds to Panama’s role as a key regional hub for global trade.
Panama Canal revenue has risen 10 to 15 percent as oil tankers reroute away from the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran conflict. The shift highlights the canal’s role as a key alternative in global shipping.
Dominican President Luis Abinader will travel to Panama to deliver the keynote address at the World Free Zones Congress. The event underscores Panama’s role as a regional hub for trade and investment discussions.
Panama’s public payroll has increased by 4,768 workers and $28.2 million per month since Mulino took office, deepening fiscal pressure. Education, Social Security, and Security are among the biggest drivers of the state wage bill.
The Panama Canal posted 7,444 high-draft transits through April of fiscal 2026, up 5.1% from a year earlier. Growth was led by LNG, oil tankers and stronger Neopanamax container traffic.
Panama has confirmed its first imported measles cases since 2011 and is monitoring hundreds of contacts to prevent local spread. Health officials are urging vaccination as measles surges across the Americas.
Panama’s state payroll keeps rising, with monthly wage spending up $28 million in less than two years. The trend highlights deeper concerns about fiscal pressure, private-sector weakness, and the size of government employment.
Unachi rector Etelvina de Bonagas called for calm and unity as pressure grows over budget cuts and prior nepotism sanctions at the university. Other public cases also kept attention on accountability and oversight in Panama.
Resident doctors at Hospital Santo Tomás say the Health Ministry owes them overtime pay that is six to eight months overdue, affecting 23 physicians. The complaint adds to wider delays facing medical staff across Panama’s public health system.
Panama is close to naming its World Cup squad, and Thomas Christiansen faces key choices around youth, depth and tactical balance. The biggest question is whether 18-year-old Kadir Barría earns a place in the 26-man list.
Fresh gang clashes in Port-au-Prince have forced hundreds more people to flee, highlighting Haiti’s deepening security and humanitarian crisis.
Panama’s labor minister is urging a more positive conversation about jobs, but the message has sparked criticism amid wider concerns over unemployment, accountability and government tone. The debate highlights growing frustration with official optimism that many Panamanians see as disconnected from daily realities.
Panama is being urged to treat multilingual education as a national strategy, linking stronger language skills to broader economic and cultural development. The debate centers on giving students the tools to compete globally beyond the country’s Canal-driven identity.
Residents in southern Lebanon are staying in their homes despite intensifying Israeli strikes, fearing another round of displacement. The escalation raises concerns about wider regional instability and civilian risk.
Jorge Herrera has confirmed that he will seek re-election as president of Panama’s National Assembly on July 1. The vote will help shape the Assembly’s leadership and legislative direction for the coming year.
A Detroit murder suspect wanted for more than 30 years has been captured in Panama, ending a decades-long international manhunt. The arrest highlights Panama’s role in cross-border law enforcement cooperation.
Bolivia has issued an arrest warrant for former President Evo Morales after he missed a court hearing in a case involving allegations that he fathered a child with a 15-year-old girl while in office. The move escalates a politically explosive legal battle with regional implications.
Panama will face Brazil in a World Cup warm-up match on May 31 at 3:00 p.m. The friendly will be broadcast on TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ’s YouTube channel.
UTP launched the Fiduca project to promote innovation, research and youth entrepreneurship in Indigenous communities. The initiative is aimed at advancing inclusive development in Panama and Central America.