Panama has confirmed that Israeli President Isaac Herzog will visit the country in May. The trip highlights Panama’s active role in international diplomacy and bilateral engagement.
A U.S. F-16 made an emergency landing at Tocumen International Airport after security protocols were activated and permission was sought for an immediate landing in Panama. The incident underscored the airport’s role as a major regional aviation hub.
An elderly man died after being burned during a grass fire in Veraguas. The tragedy was discovered when a teenager arrived with breakfast and found him at the scene.
Vamos is pressing for immediate action after Comptroller Anel Flores canceled a scheduled meeting with Assembly leaders and bloc representatives. The bloc says it will use legal and institutional means to resolve the status of affected officials.
Panama’s youth baseball team captured gold at the South American Youth Games with an undefeated run. The victory helped lift Panama’s overall medal count to 29.
Panama City has opened Puerta Sur, a new digital-payment parking system aimed at making access to Casco Antiguo safer and more orderly. The project is designed to improve mobility in one of the capital’s busiest historic areas.
Panama has been drawn into one of the World Cup’s toughest groups, setting up a major test for a team making only its second appearance at the tournament. The draw gives Panama a chance to measure itself against stronger opponents on the global stage.
Panama urged global cooperation on maritime security at the United Nations and condemned attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The position reflects the country’s interest in protecting key international shipping lanes.
Panama’s proposed bioethanol bill is facing scrutiny after questions arose over Minister Felipe Chapman’s family ties to a company linked to the project. The issue has put conflict-of-interest rules and the government’s energy agenda in the spotlight.
Ali Zaki Hagel Jalil appeared before Panama’s Fiscalía Superior de Descarga after being brought from Venezuela to face charges in the 1994 Alas Chiricanas bombing. The case, which killed 21 people, was reopened in 2019 and remains under active prosecution.
Panama urged the UN Security Council to protect free navigation as Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt shipping and threaten global trade. Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Hoyos also raised concern over detentions of Panamanian-flagged vessels.
Panamanian singer Gringo Man has filed U.S. lawsuits seeking $10 million from Emilio Estefan, Los Rabanes and others, plus $100 million from Sony Music and J&N Records over alleged copyright violations. The cases center on disputed use of his compositions and album catalog.
The Electoral Prosecutor’s Office returned to Arraiján to inspect buses tied to a controversy involving Mayor Stefany Peñalba’s image. The case continues to fuel debate over local government messaging and electoral rules.
Iran and the United States are negotiating from a position of mutual suspicion, each claiming leverage as tensions remain high. The outcome could shape Middle East stability, global energy markets and trade costs felt far beyond the region.
The Panama Canal and INADEH signed an agreement to train technical labor for construction, operation, and maintenance. The partnership aims to strengthen workforce skills tied to one of Panama’s most strategic assets.
Panama inaugurated a new customs building in Río Sereno as part of efforts to strengthen border control and modernize migration and customs systems. The facility is aimed at improving oversight in a key border zone in Chiriquí.
The National Assembly’s Credentials Committee recommended Antonio Tercero González for ratification as IDAAN director after hearing his plans for the agency. He said his priority will be improving water service and speeding up key administrative processes.
A man died from severe burns while doing agricultural work in Los Algarrobos, Santiago, Veraguas, and was found by his minor son. The tragedy underscores the risks faced in rural labor settings.
Reintegra continues offering speech therapy, early stimulation, and physiotherapy in Panamá Oeste from a temporary module at Nicolás A. Solano Hospital. The setup keeps essential care available without interruptions.
A 65-year-old man was convicted of homicide in La Chorrera for the death of an 89-year-old woman and sentenced to 30 years in prison. The case highlights ongoing concerns about violence against older adults in Panama Oeste.