Rising U.S.-China tensions are putting the Panama Canal back at the center of a global contest over trade routes and strategic influence. For Panama, the dispute highlights the canal’s economic importance and diplomatic weight.
Guyana has joined a hemispheric bloc in supporting Panama amid rising maritime tensions tied to China. The regional stance highlights Panama’s strategic role in global shipping and port security.
Panama is facing renewed scrutiny after a comptroller entered a judicial proceeding on April 9, prompting questions about institutional respect and accountability. The Public Ministry’s investigation continues as a guarantees judge takes a central role in the case.
Water shortages are worsening across Panama, with protests in Colón and complaints from Veraguas, Azuero and the capital region. Aging infrastructure, leaks and climate pressure are intensifying a crisis now affecting both rural and urban communities.
Panama’s Assembly ends its ordinary sessions with no anti-corruption reforms and renewed scrutiny over political deals, public spending, and oversight. A legal challenge against the comptroller is also set to intensify the debate.
Panama’s Cabinet has authorized a bill that could alter the law setting education funding at 7% of GDP. The move has reignited debate over school investment, budget execution, and the condition of public classrooms.
Vamos says 43 Assembly workers remain on the job without pay after the Comptroller’s Office changed their status during a dispute with the caucus. The conflict has now reached the Supreme Court and deepened tensions between the legislature and Comptroller Anel Flores.
The Panama Canal watershed has become a 25-year model of coordinated water management, helping supply millions of residents while protecting forests and ecosystems. Canal leaders say the approach offers lessons for other parts of the country facing worsening water stress.
The Panama Canal Authority has detailed compensation for families to be relocated by the Río Indio reservoir project, including cash payments, land valuation and new homes. The plan also promises livelihood restoration, technical support and food-security measures.
Panama’s Colegio de Contadores Públicos Autorizados is celebrating 69 years since its founding in 1957, underscoring the profession’s role in public trust and economic development. The organization says it will keep strengthening training, ethics and institutional ties.
Newly released footage shows a heavy firefight between Mali’s military and rebels, underscoring the country’s deepening security crisis. The conflict has wider implications across the Sahel and for global geopolitics.
Chiriquí blanked Bocas del Toro 7-0 at Rod Carew Stadium to force a sixth game in the National Major Baseball Championship final. The series continues Thursday with the title still up for grabs.
Panama’s Budget Committee approved funding for consulting and technical advisory work on the Panama–David–Border train, specifically the Albrook-Sajalices section. The move advances the project’s planning phase.
Producers in Chiriquí are concerned as El Niño reduces rainfall, creating challenges for agriculture in one of Panama’s key farming provinces.
The first Mega Bingo winners received trips to watch Panama play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Another Mega Bingo is set for May 7.
Oil prices surged after Trump met with oil executives as Washington’s blockade of Iranian ports fueled fears of a prolonged supply shock. The jump could raise fuel and transport costs in Panama and across Latin America.
The United States and allies are backing Panama’s sovereignty as China expands its influence in the region. The country’s strategic role around the Panama Canal makes it central to global diplomacy and trade.
Panama’s government is preparing to discuss new rules for digital transport platforms as taxi drivers demand fairness and equal tax treatment. The debate reflects broader tensions over regulation, competition, and the future of urban mobility.
A World Compliance Association event in Panama highlighted the regional dangers of illegal mining and its possible link to Clan del Golfo. The issue is drawing attention as a mix of security, compliance, and organized-crime concerns.
A heated debate in Panama is growing over how prosecutors and judges handle sexual violence cases, especially when plea deals or noncustodial measures are used. Critics say the justice system must better reflect recent tougher penalties and restore public trust.