Apede will host Foro Económico 2026 on March 25 to discuss key challenges to Panama’s economy and growth, a moment its president Giulia de Sanctis called especially important for regional analysis.
The Ministry of Education in Colón closed Centro Educativo Desmond Byam for three days as a precaution after a pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak; parents are advised to monitor children.
Merchants at Merca Panamá say market prices remain stable despite higher fuel costs, but warn that rising freight expenses could push up prices in the coming days.
European capitals face mounting pressure as Donald Trump urges allies to back the conflict involving Iran; leaders must balance alliance obligations, domestic politics and regional stability.
MiBus announced service reductions on some Metrobus routes due to higher fuel prices but said it will not raise fares for now, MiBus general manager Carlos Sánchez said.
Panama’s president sanctioned Law 513 establishing paid internships with a $450 monthly subsidy for 18–25-year-olds, limits on placements, a one-year internship cap and fines for misuse.
MINSA and IDAAN warned that water in Llano de Piedra and Las Tablas (Los Santos) is not fit for consumption and advised residents to boil water before use.
After judges twice reduced felony charges to misdemeanors, federal prosecutors moved to dismiss cases against officers accused of falsifying a warrant in the Breonna Taylor raid.
The Trump administration unveiled an AI policy framework urging Congress to pre-empt state laws and create a national standard to protect U.S. technological leadership amid competition with China.
Automarket is participating for the first time in Feria Internacional de David (March 12–22, 2026), presenting its full mobility ecosystem—seminuevos, leasing, rent-a-car, certified workshops—and offering on-site financing and fair promotions for Chiriquí buyers.
The White House released a new AI legislative blueprint urging a light-touch regulatory approach. House Republicans endorsed the plan, but passing a bill faces a tough path in the Senate amid deep divisions.
Idaan and Minsa detected water quality faults in Llano de Piedra and have advised residents to boil water while monitoring and tests continue.
Al Jazeera reports that oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been attacked since early in the war on Iran, heightening risks to supply, safety and regional stability with possible ripple effects for global markets and countries like Panama.
NATO has pulled its security advisory mission out of Iraq and relocated several hundred personnel to Europe after a series of attacks from Iran on troops at British, French and Italian bases in northern Iraq.
President Mulino has sanctioned Law 513, creating $450 paid internships for Panamanians aged 18–25; the initial report confirms stipend and age range but provides no further program details.
Panama’s Ministry of Health and Honduras’ health ministry signed a two-year pact to exchange technology and work on optimizing health services, Telemetro reported March 20, 2026.
MiBus will suspend routes that run parallel to the Panama Metro and cut frequencies on several corridors, Telemetro reported. Commuters should check official MiBus and Metro channels for specific route and schedule updates.
QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi said he warned U.S. and industry officials of the “consequences” of attacking Iranian energy infrastructure, highlighting risks to global supply and market stability.
Benjamin Netanyahu denied denigrating Jesus after saying the religious figure had “no advantage” over Genghis Khan in remarks tied to an Iran war speech, saying he cited historian Will Durant.
Sri Lanka’s president said Colombo denied a U.S. request to land two aircraft at Mattala airport on Feb. 26, two days before the conflict the president linked to the US‑Israel actions involving Iran.