Venezuela arrested Ali Zaki Hage Jalil, a fugitive wanted in the 1994 Alas Chiricanas bombing that killed 21 people in Panama. The arrest could help advance long-stalled extradition and justice efforts.
The Guardian reports that a US military buildup off Venezuela has revived comparisons to the 1989 US operation in Panama, with veterans’ accounts of the Rio Hato assault resurfacing in debates over possible action.
Panama Canal administrator Ricaurte Vásquez announced plans for a gas pipeline and two new ports to boost logistics, resilience and capture projected LPG growth, and said the Canal is moving quickly on pre-qualification and stakeholder talks.
Dean Kamen delivered a keynote at the Panama Canal’s training center ahead of the FIRST Global Challenge, which brings more than 190 national teams to Panama from Oct 29–Nov 1, 2025.
The Panama Canal Authority and Florida International University signed an MOU to cooperate on trade, logistics, sustainability, water management and public policy, including visits to Miraflores Locks.
TVN reports that USMA and TVN Media have completed the “Héroes por Panamá” diploma in Service, Leadership and Social Transformation, highlighting the collaboration as a bridge between education and media projection.
TVN Media will serve as the official media partner for Panama’s Concurso Nacional de Oratoria 2025, which focuses on constitutional literacy and youth participation.
The documentary “Panamá Reseñas de Nuestra Identidad” will reach cinemas and present its three winning stories on TVN Canal 2 and TVN’s platforms beginning 16 November.
Panama has expropriated 41 properties on Isla Margarita linked to the stalled Panama Colón Container Port project in Colón. The move follows years of project delays, unpaid obligations and multiple legal disputes over the land and company ownership.
TVN Media and DIRCOM Panamá announced a collaboration on October 21, 2025, to strengthen the voice of the initiative Héroes por Panamá, aiming to boost its visibility and public reach.
Merco’s 2025 assessment names TVN Media as Panama’s most reputable media outlet, highlighting the broadcaster’s strong perception among executives, experts, workers and the public.
TVN Media and Senacyt have signed an agreement to promote science in Panama through a new weekday segment on TVN Radio. The “Cyber Break” segment will feature Senacyt scientists on Jelou Break.
Guararé hosted a major carretas parade during the Festival de la Mejorana, with organizers estimating 60 to 65 delegations and more than 40 carretas. The event highlighted one of Panama’s most important folk traditions.
TVN Media participated in Fanlyc’s Relevos por la Vida 2025, supporting a major Panama charity event for children and families affected by cancer. The relay remains a key annual fundraiser and awareness campaign.
Panama’s university approval system is facing pressure over delayed program reviews, upfront fee collection, and a call for an audit of the CTDA. The dispute has put higher-education oversight and accreditation practices back in the spotlight.
Venezuelan migrants turned away at the US border are stranded in Miramar, Panama, living in tents and abandoned houses as they await risky boat passage to Colombia.
A joint report by Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica finds more than 14,000 people, mainly Venezuelans, who were heading to the US have turned back south amid tighter U.S. immigration policies, facing limited funds and threats from criminal gangs.
Inadeh has restarted its Marino Ordinario program after a 18-month suspension, with 183 participants now training in Tocumen, El Chorrillo and Colón. New enrollment is set to open in February 2026.
Casco Viejo in Panama City is gaining attention for offering an affordable lifestyle, accessible visa options and a rich cultural setting that appeals to visitors and prospective residents.
TVN Media and Sumarse signed an agreement to promote the 14th Semana de la Responsabilidad Empresarial in Panama. The event will focus on sustainability, innovation, and responsible business growth.
