Panama’s Anti‑Corruption Prosecutor inspected the Fire Department headquarters on 26 March as part of a probe into roughly $20 million in procurement irregularities from 2022–2024. The investigation stems from a 2025 complaint after an internal audit found inconsistencies.
Bill 491 would adjust pension payments for retirees earning under 600 balboas in Panama, assigning the CSS and the Comptroller to administer and oversee payments.
Curaçao has proposed creating a Caribbean-focused committee within the Latin American Parliament (Parlatino), presenting the plan at a Board meeting held in Panama City, according to Curaçao’s Parliament.
Iran has blocked vessels carrying about 20% of global oil and LNG from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about energy supplies, shipping costs, and wider market disruption.
At a Parlatino assembly in Panama City, Curaçao sought greater Caribbean influence in regional parliamentary discussions, spotlighting small states’ push for inclusion.
Mulino said he is confident a Panama bioethanol bill will be approved in a reasonable timeframe and urged that the initiative follow normal legislative procedures.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faced a House ethics hearing as some Republican lawmakers threaten a vote to expel her, raising political and procedural stakes in Congress.
A Panamanian foundation urged the National Assembly to exclude candidates with political ties from the race for defensor del Pueblo, ahead of interviews starting March 30 for 35 applicants.
Caja de Seguro Social (CSS) has named 20 medical professionals to its first Grupo Nacional de Investigadores (GNI-CSS), aiming to boost research and translate scientific findings into better patient care in Panama.
Panama’s National Chamber of Fisheries and Aquaculture has voiced strong support for ARAP, defending the regulated fishing sector and highlighting full VMS coverage amid regulatory updates under Decreto Ejecutivo No.13/2023.
Pakistan said on March 26, 2026 it is mediating indirect talks between the US and Iran aimed at ending the war, positioning Islamabad as an intermediary between the two powers.
IMA will run agroferias across multiple provinces on March 27 starting at 8:00 a.m., offering basic food basket items at reduced prices. Check IMA or Telemetro for exact locations.
BAC earned Silver in Panama at the 11th Fintech Americas Awards for Pymecash and added three country awards across Central America, highlighting its digital and inclusion efforts.
The University of Panama extended the first-semester tuition payment deadline to April 15, citing rising fuel prices that have squeezed students’ purchasing power. The pause is intended to ease short-term financial pressure on students and families.
Chiriquí jumped to first in the Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol Mayor after a 12-2 derby win; several other outcomes reshuffled the standings ahead of a Thursday make-up game.
The WTO says the world is facing its worst trade disruption in 80 years, with Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warning the global trade order has “irrevocably changed,” raising concerns for trade-dependent economies including Panama.
Virgin Voyages highlighted its ship Brilliant Lady transiting the Panama Canal, emphasizing Panama’s continuing role as a key maritime route for both commerce and cruise travel.
President José Raúl Mulino inaugurated the Escuela República de Venezuela, saying public works are meant to serve the people and reflecting the government’s emphasis on education infrastructure.
A backpacker was captured at La Joyita and authorities detected contraband deliveries by drone at La Joya, highlighting evolving methods used to smuggle items into Panama’s prisons.
Fiebre Amarilla scored 300 points on Calle 7 Panamá, ending Furia Roja’s recent run in season 27, a result Telemetro framed as a potential turning point in the competition.