TVN 2 reports a rise in fuel prices in Panama is increasing transport costs across the supply chain, leading restaurants and fondas to raise prices and squeezing consumers’ budgets.
Reports say contamination of the Río Pacora may affect over 400,000 people in Panama; authorities are investigating critical hotspots and possible health risks. Further testing and official updates are pending.
Telemetro reports the application period for Panama’s Defensor del Pueblo closed on March 21, 2026, with 35 candidates submitting documents. The process will now move from intake to evaluation.
A cold front produced sudden heavy rains in Panama City, causing flooded streets and traffic disruptions; the front may persist for at least 24 hours, TVN 2 reports.
At the Foro Económico 2026 launch, Apede president Giulia De Sanctis urged the government and private sector to adopt telework and staggered schedules to help citizens cope with rising fuel costs.
The University of Panama has released the official list of aspirants for its 2026 elections, naming candidates for rector, deans and regional center leadership as the institution begins its selection process.
Panama’s National Police are investigating an alleged internal network of officers accused of stealing and selling institutional vehicles. A March 18 operation recovered a Toyota Corolla and a discarded institutional motorcycle in Chiriquí, and one civilian was detained.
A student in Veraguas was injured with a bladed weapon and taken to a medical center; local authorities have opened an investigation and details remain limited.
Hakka restaurants in Kuala Lumpur are on the rise as interest grows in a lesser-known Chinese regional cuisine shaped by migration; Malaysia’s Hakka population is about 1.25 million.
El Hospital Materno Infantil de Obaldía participó en la Feria de David presentando la mascota infantil “Doctora Ova”, creada desde el dibujo de un paciente para acompañar a menores en procesos médicos.
The 83rd Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol Mayor is being covered live through TVMAX, TVN Pass and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel, offering minute-by-minute results and streams for fans.
A Thai funeral director’s range of coffins, from US$30 to US$30,000, highlights the rise of Asia’s multibillion‑dollar death economy as ageing populations drive growing demand for end‑of‑life services.
Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz must be protected “by other nations who use it,” while Al Jazeera reported a defiant message from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, highlighting risks to a key global energy route.
Operators of illicit “ghost oil” stations in Hong Kong are reportedly earning up to HK$10,000 a day by smuggling untaxed petrol using vehicles with enlarged tanks and selling via coded messages, amid a fuel-price spike following strikes in the Middle East.
Panama’s Ministerio Público is asking the public for help locating 19-year-old Michael Roberto Wright Small, last seen in Pacora’s Cabra sector wearing dark clothing and a cap.
A delegation for Ironman 70.3 Panamá 2026 was received at the Palacio de Las Garzas as organizers confirm the race will bring more than 1,500 athletes from 60 countries.
A California federal jury found Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders during his 2022 takeover attempt, calculating up to $2.6 billion in potential damages in a class-action suit.
Panama’s National Police are being investigated over an alleged network involved in vehicle theft and illegal vehicle sales; raids were carried out and one person detained.
Panama’s public debt has climbed above $60 billion after liability-management operations and a $500M multilateral disbursement. The MEF says moves aim to stabilize debt, while economists warn of structural deficit risks.
Italy is celebrating major wins across Winter Olympics, F1, rugby, tennis and volleyball just as the national football team faces a World Cup play-off, prompting questions about football’s primacy.