Iran is demanding compensation for what it says are $270 billion in war losses from U.S. and Israeli attacks, complicating upcoming talks with Washington. The claim raises the stakes in already fragile diplomacy.
China has told Maersk and MSC to drop their Panama port operations, spotlighting the strategic importance of the country’s maritime hubs. The move could affect shipping routes, terminal activity, and Panama’s logistics sector.
Chiriquí and Panamá Oeste will face off in Game 4 of the Mayor Baseball 2026 series on Thursday, April 16, at 7:00 p.m. Fans can watch live on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ on YouTube.
China has reportedly pressed Maersk and MSC to drop planned Panama port operations, highlighting the strategic importance of canal-linked infrastructure. The dispute underscores Panama’s role in global shipping and geopolitical competition.
China is reportedly pushing Maersk and MSC to leave Panama, putting fresh attention on the country’s strategic role in global shipping. The move underscores how the Panama Canal remains central to trade and geopolitics.
Rafael Lopez Aliaga is demanding that Peru’s election be declared void, alleging fraud without presenting evidence. The move raises the risk of a wider post-election dispute in a country already marked by deep political instability.
The US military says a major blockade of Iranian ports has halted trade, with more than 10,000 personnel, warships, and aircraft involved. The move could ripple through global shipping and energy markets, with possible knock-on effects for Panama and Latin America.
Panama’s anti-corruption system is under pressure after Comptroller General Anel Flores interrupted a Public Ministry proceeding tied to the case against former Vice President José Gabriel Carrizo. The clash has renewed questions about institutional independence and political backing at the top of government.
IFARHU will begin receiving documents for the 2026 General Scholarship Contest on April 20 in Panama’s central provinces. The process marks the first step for students seeking education support next year.
China has reportedly pressed Maersk and MSC to step back from Panama port operations, putting the country’s strategic logistics network in the spotlight. The move underscores how control over canal-linked infrastructure carries global commercial and political significance.
President Mulino’s backing of Comptroller General Anel Flores comes as Flores faces criticism for interrupting an anti-corruption proceeding tied to the Carrizo case. The clash is fueling concern over institutional limits and judicial independence in Panama.
Panama’s Social Security Fund says it is working with resident and intern doctors to resolve payment delays that have accumulated since 2020. The agency attributes the backlog to late paperwork and missing signatures, and says it has already paid about $1.2 million in obligations.
Panama’s political debate intensified as scrutiny grew around the Electoral Tribunal, the Comptroller’s Office and the CSS leadership. The disputes add pressure to institutions central to elections, audits and public trust.
Anel Flores is under fire after interrupting a prosecutor’s interview with comptroller auditors in the Carrizo case, intensifying concerns over institutional overreach. The dispute adds to a string of clashes involving the comptroller and Panama’s political branches.
Panama is preparing a $273 million laptop purchase for students, renewing debate over whether past technology programs improved learning. A new study says earlier mass device drives brought little measurable impact and lacked public evaluation.
Panama borrowers are unlikely to see interest rates fall soon, as Middle East tensions lift fuel prices and weaken the odds of further U.S. rate cuts. Bankers also are pressing lawmakers to reject a proposal to cap lending rates.
Plaza Amador stayed No. 1 in the LPF Power Rankings for a third straight week as the playoff race tightened with three matchdays left. Tauro, Veraguas United and Universitario were among the biggest movers after key results across the league.
PedidosYa riders in Panama have halted service to protest a pay change they say cuts earnings by up to 40%. The labor minister has questioned the legality of the protest and stressed labor rules on national hiring.
Panama’s Legislative Assembly faces a high-stakes vote to name a new Electoral Tribunal magistrate, with democratic trust and institutional independence on the line. The appointment underscores growing concern over transparency, political influence and the credibility of elections.
Panama’s Education Ministry defended a $273 million laptop purchase as critics questioned whether past technology programs improved learning. The ministry says new delivery, training and classroom strategies will prevent old mistakes from repeating.