Panama’s Ministry of Health has sworn in a commission to bolster hospital resilience in public and private facilities, aiming to anticipate risks and restore services rapidly after emergencies.
A unit of Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison has widened its international arbitration claim against Panama to more than $2 billion, Reuters reported on March 24. Details on legal grounds and Panama’s response remain limited.
The Río Indio reservoir project in Panama has entered the preparatory phase for a Category‑3 Environmental Impact Assessment, with updates to basin baseline studies, plans to resettle around 500 families and proposals to restore biological corridors to protect local biodiversity.
Panama’s national team has arrived in Durban for two friendly matches against South Africa on March 27 and 31, with coverage on TVN, TVMAX, TVN Pass and TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube.
Iran’s parliamentary speaker Qalibaf denied reports he was acting as a U.S. negotiating contact amid the fourth week of war following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
A remote robotic surgery to treat a stroke was successfully tested at The Panama Clinic in Panama City, marking a local demonstration of teleoperated neurosurgical technology. The brief report highlights the procedure but provides limited clinical detail.
MiAmbiente delivered uniforms and equipment to more than 500 park rangers in Panama to strengthen surveillance in protected areas, boosting on-the-ground conservation capacity.
The NTSB is examining the cockpit voice recorder and control tower communications after a deadly collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, officials said.
Delta will temporarily suspend specialty services for members of Congress, blaming resource strain from a prolonged U.S. government shutdown that has disrupted air travel.
A Panama travel guide spotlights the country’s rainforests, tropical beaches and historical routes, portraying it as a versatile destination for nature, adventure and history.
A La Prensa editorial warns that political fanaticism in Panama—loyalty divorced from critical judgment—erodes institutions, enables poor governance and threatens democratic accountability.
Cuba dominated the Central American Judo Cup in Panama, winning medals in 11 categories; the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Panama also placed athletes among top finishers.
Russia launched nearly 400 long-range drones in an overnight strike that killed six and wounded at least 46, while Moscow presses to break Ukrainian frontline defences ahead of a possible spring offensive.
Trump cast a Florida mail ballot while calling mail-in voting “cheating” and “corrupt as hell,” and is urging Congress to pass the SAVE Act to ban universal mail ballots.
Organizers of a yard sale at the U.S. Embassy in Panama recommend attendees carry only a personal handbag and extra bags for purchases; full event details should be checked with official sources.
Panama’s Finance Minister Felipe Chapman met with a World Bank delegation led by Managing Director Anshula Kant during her official visit, alongside senior MEF officials.
The Caja de Seguro Social has clarified which retirees and pensioners in Panama will not receive the permanent bonus, and provided guidance on amounts, dates and eligibility. Beneficiaries should consult CSS official channels for full details.
International Railway Journal reports Panama and Costa Rica have advanced a memorandum of understanding to coordinate cross‑border rail planning, marking a potential step toward closer regional rail integration.
A second person accused in the killing of a merchant in Chitré has been placed in provisional detention; the suspect, known as “Válvula,” is already serving a 144-month sentence for drug offenses.
Panama’s senior national team has begun arriving in Durban for friendlies against South Africa on March 27 and 31, with players and staff undertaking initial training and recovery sessions.