Panama’s tourism chamber rejected a proposal to charge transit passengers at Tocumen Airport, arguing it was presented without a prior study and could harm the country’s air connectivity.
TVN reports the principal suspect in Panama’s ‘Alas Chiricanas’ terrorism case will face an extradition hearing on March 26 in Venezuela’s Sala de Casación Penal. The decision could determine whether the suspect is returned to Panama to face charges.
A bioethanol bill in Panama passed its first debate by a 5-4 vote; the requirement’s mandatory nature was the main point of contention. Further debates and details on implementation remain.
Acodeco has warned consumers to verify advertising for a new project and to be cautious before making payments or reservations, citing the prior Snowland case as background.
Buques de guerra de EEUU participarán en “Mares del Sur 2026” y se espera que hasta 3.500 tripulantes desembarquen por día en la Ciudad de Panamá durante la escala del ejercicio.
Two deputies told TVN 2 that the upcoming comparecencia of Carles will be decisive in clarifying institutional management and the operation of child care centers amid public concern.
A bill on digital regulation of minors goes to a first debate in Panama’s Legislative Assembly, where lawmakers are divided and will decide whether it has enough support to advance.
Panama’s Ministry of Health reports a drop in dengue cases to just over 1,300 so far this year, down from about 2,000 in the same period of 2025; malaria figures were not specified.
Media issued a public appeal on March 24, 2026 seeking help to locate Marcos Madrigal Cuesta, missing in Las Cumbres; a physical description accompanies the request.
A 27-year-old man in Los Santos has been placed under provisional detention as authorities investigate the homicide of a young person. Prosecutors will continue gathering evidence while the suspect remains in custody.
The Panama Canal plans to begin resettlements in about a year to make way for the Río Indio reservoir, which would feed Gatún Lake via a nine-kilometre tunnel to bolster water availability for canal operations.
Panama completed its first 2026 Treasury Notes auction, awarding about $43.8 million with yields around 5.43–5.45% as global interest rates remain high.
The Panamanian government will quadruple prizes for the Lotería Fiscal, allocating B/. 440,000 nationwide in May to boost the program’s appeal and reinforce fiscal compliance.
The Panamanian government said it will announce a plan to offset rising fuel costs; official Chapman declined to give details on whether subsidies will be included.
Panamá Oeste and Coclé meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. in a Béisbol Mayor fixture broadcast on TVMAX, TVN Pass and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel.
A recent report shows 47.14% of Panamanian companies meet the legal 30% female board quota, an increase of 3.25 percentage points from the prior measurement.
The MEF has requested a $30 million transfer to remediate munitions-contaminated land in Piña and to pay international arbitration obligations, a step officials say is needed to guarantee safe use of reverted territory tied to the Panama Canal.
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.
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.
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.