President Jose Raul Mulino on March 19 rejected accusations from CK Hutchison’s local unit over setbacks in arbitration tied to canceled port contracts, calling the claims “outrageous.”
BNamericas reports that more than 70 bids were submitted by power generators for electricity supply contracts in Panama, signaling strong competition in the tender. Authorities will now evaluate offers to determine winners and potential impacts on prices and reliability.
At a joint appearance with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Donald Trump told a Japanese reporter allies were kept unaware of an Iran plan to preserve “surprise,” invoking Pearl Harbor.
An investigation by a Trump administration official could keep Jerome Powell at the Federal Reserve beyond his May 15 term end, creating uncertainty over U.S. monetary leadership and potential effects on markets in Panama and Latin America.
President Trump is weighing a high-stakes decision on whether to deploy U.S. troops to seize or destroy Iran’s near‑bomb‑grade uranium, a move he has discussed cautiously given its risks.
The Gran Premio Panamá 2026 at Autódromo Panamá on March 21 brings the GT Challenge, TCR Panamá and Súper Turismo together with 50+ cars, supercars and live entertainment.
China has stepped up inspections of Panama-flagged ships amid tensions over Canal-related port contracts, a move that could affect shipping operations and diplomatic ties.
The Feria San José de David’s grand cabalgata will take place on March 19, 2026, featuring over 35 delegations and around 10,000 riders, with live coverage on RPC and Telemetro.
A private driver fired roughly three shots at a passenger coaster in Arraiján after a dispute over a road closure; one shot struck the bus driver while passengers were uninjured.
Telemetro’s March 18 recap of Calle 7 Panamá highlights the episode’s immunity winner and notable tensions within the yellow team, combining competition results with on-screen controversy.
The National Energy Secretariat announced fuel price increases effective Friday, March 20: 95-octane gasoline +20 centavos/L, 91-octane +18 centavos/L, and diesel +30 centavos/L.
Reporting shows Israel has intensified targeted strikes on senior Iranian figures. Experts warn the rare strategy of killing state leaders risks escalation and regional blowback.
A pre-Hispanic tomb in Panama, dated to about 1,000 years ago, yielded pottery, gold jewelry and funerary offerings. The finds offer new clues about ancient craft and burial practices in the region.
Rain suspended a March 18 Béisbol Mayor 2026 matchup featuring the undefeated “Indios,” leaving a tight, heated standings race temporarily unresolved.
The U.S. Treasury has begun taking over part of the federal student loan portfolio from the Education Department in a first step as the Trump administration moves to shrink the agency’s role.
Panama expects first-phase feasibility results for the Panama–David rail project by March 31. A newly signed memorandum with Costa Rica aims to create a regional railway logistics corridor linking Panama City to Paso Canoas.
Telemetro examines whether Panama’s Día del Hombre falls on 19 March or 19 November, explaining the day’s meaning and stressing its role in promoting men’s health and preventive care.
CATA and Let’s Meet Panama signed an agreement to promote accessible tourism in Panama, according to a March 19, 2026 report, aiming to boost inclusion in the country’s travel sector.
President José Raúl Mulino rejected claims by CK Hutchison’s Panama Ports Company that Panama missed deadlines in a ports arbitration, underscoring tensions in a high-stakes dispute over port operations.
A driver in Panamá Oeste shot at a bus in Arraiján following a road dispute, wounding the bus driver. Authorities have not yet released further details.