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Telemetro reports that Veraguas leads the Béisbol Mayor 2026 standings after March 25 results, with an upcoming key matchup poised to influence the title race.

At CPAC this year, prominent MAGA figures scheduled to speak reflect a sharp division among conservatives over the Iran war, while neither Donald Trump nor Vice President J.D. Vance has been publicly announced as a speaker.

Panama conducted its first training in Durban with 18 players, marking the squad’s first session using the official 2026 World Cup ball as part of overseas preparations.

Fishers in Panama say fuel-driven operating costs have climbed up to $1,600 per trip, though seafood prices at the Mercado de Mariscos remain relatively accessible, TVN 2 reports.

Tight results in the tenth round of Panama’s Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol Mayor left Veraguas leading but Chiriquí within half a game; several teams shifted places in the standings.

The nuclear-powered USS Nimitz is due in Panama March 29–April 2 with about 6,000 aboard; the scheduled military port call has raised concerns over noise, waste and emissions.

TVN will broadcast Panama’s friendly matches against South Africa on March 27 and 31, airing on TVN, TVMAX, TVN Pass and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel at midday kickoff times.

Panama has submitted evidence to Venezuelan courts seeking extradition of Ali Zaki Hage Jalil over the 1994 Alas Chiricanas bombing; dual nationality and Venezuela’s constitutional ban on extraditing nationals complicate the case.

IDAAN has completed a new water well in Herrera yielding 50 gallons per minute, a step aimed at improving local water availability and system reliability.

Furia Roja beat Fiebre Amarilla in the March 24 episode of Calle 7 Panamá, extending their strong run in season 27; recaps highlight several turning points that sealed the win.

Iran has rejected a US proposal to end an ongoing war, calling the plan “maximalist, unreasonable,” a move that complicates diplomatic efforts and could affect regional stability and global markets.

Mayor Mayer Mizrachi launched construction of over 400 meters of sidewalks in Las Mañanitas, a long-delayed project expected to benefit 40,000 residents and form part of a wider Panama Este development plan.

Telemetro is providing live coverage of the Lotería Nacional de Panamá draw scheduled for March 25, 2026. Ticket-holders should verify results against the lottery’s official announcements.

Panama has introduced a new law regulating paid internships, addressing age eligibility, duration, remuneration and limits for employers. The measure aims to standardize internship practices and protect young workers.

A New Mexico jury found Meta platforms harm children, and several state and federal trials this year aim to hold social networks legally responsible for harms linked to their services.

Panama has been drawn into Group L with England, Croatia and Ghana for World Cup 2026. The published schedule lists Panama vs Croatia on June 24 (12am, Toronto) and Panama vs England at 10pm.

A California judge warned the US Department of Defense may be “attempting to cripple Anthropic” as the AI firm challenges Pentagon actions over military uses of its technology—an evolving legal fight that could influence global AI regulation.

As Israel’s war with Iran continues, wartime censorship and appeals to unity have sharply limited visible dissent at home, raising questions about media freedom and civic debate.

Panama City will pedestrianize parts of Casco Antiguo during Semana Santa processions and implement vehicle detours as officials expect more than 250,000 visitors.

A Panama legislative commission approved a bill in first debate to allow up to 10% ethanol in gasoline, passing 5-4 amid questions about mandatory implementation and consumer impact.