Firefighters are moving to build a new station in Darién to address emergency response times that can exceed an hour. The project aims to improve coverage in one of Panama’s most remote provinces.
IFARHU has entered the third week of receiving documents from preselected applicants for the 2026 General Scholarship Competition and disability support program. The process is a key step for students seeking educational aid in Panama.
SENNIAF urged authorities to protect minors’ rights during curfew enforcement in San Miguelito and to contact parents immediately if a child is detained. The agency said child protection law must take priority over local measures.
India’s biggest airlines are cutting international flights as jet fuel costs rise and regional airspace disruption forces longer, more expensive routes. Air India and IndiGo are among the carriers most affected.
Israeli air strikes killed 10 people in southern Lebanon, raising fresh concerns about the fragile ceasefire and the risk of wider escalation with Hezbollah. The violence could also affect global markets and energy costs.
Israel intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla at sea, and activists detained in the operation have now arrived in Istanbul. The episode is the latest flashpoint in the long-running conflict over access to Gaza.
Panama is expected to face showers and thunderstorms this Saturday, while sea conditions remain generally favorable with waves near 1.50 meters. The forecast points to a typical day of changing weather across the country.
Trump accused the U.S. Navy of acting “like pirates” amid an ongoing blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy shipments. The remarks add new political heat to an already volatile U.S.-Iran confrontation.
The Panama Canal has become a new flashpoint in U.S.-China tensions, highlighting Panama’s strategic role in global trade and regional diplomacy. The dispute underscores the country’s control over a waterway vital to shipping and commerce.
The Panama Canal has become a fresh point of tension in the wider U.S.-China rivalry, underscoring its strategic role in global trade. For Panama, the dispute highlights the canal’s importance to both sovereignty and the national economy.
Nayib Bukele has become a defining figure in Latin American politics, praised for crushing gang violence and criticized for dismantling democratic checks. His next moves will help shape the region’s debate over security and power.
China is pressing Washington and Beijing to prioritize the ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the shipping chokepoint is a global security concern. The dispute could ripple through energy prices and trade routes far beyond the Gulf.
The Panama Canal is being pulled into a wider geopolitical struggle over key shipping routes as the U.S. seeks to curb China’s influence. The canal’s role as a global trade chokepoint gives Panama added strategic importance.
Trump has rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal, saying its terms are unacceptable as the war reaches day 64. The standoff keeps diplomatic hopes dim and raises the risk of wider regional and economic fallout.
Bocas del Toro rallied in the late innings to beat Chiriquí 6-4 in Game 7 and defend its Panama National Major Baseball Championship title. The dramatic win delivered the province’s fifth crown and its second straight championship.
Panama is at the center of renewed debate over sovereignty, foreign influence and control of strategic port assets. The dispute highlights the country’s exposed position in the wider U.S.-China rivalry.
Panama has been pulled into a growing global fight over strategic port assets, after temporary management changes sparked retaliation and a multibillion-dollar lawsuit. The dispute highlights the country’s central role in maritime trade and geopolitical competition.
A sharp political satire imagines José Raúl Mulino clashing with health officials over a new pediatric hospital, staffing gaps, and the politics of plaques. It uses the moment to question whether Panama’s health investments can deliver real care without enough personnel.
Panama is advancing a tax reform that would require multinational companies to prove real economic activity in the country or face a 15% levy on gross income. The plan is aimed at curbing tax avoidance and helping Panama meet international transparency standards.
Panama’s National Assembly closed its session with key anti-corruption bills and a major internal rules reform still stalled. Lawmakers blame committee bottlenecks and a lack of political will as the agenda moves into the next legislative cycle.