Author: Editorial Team

Panama City, Panama – President José Raúl Mulino defended his government’s trade restrictions against Costa Rica during his weekly press conference on Thursday. He stated the measures are necessary to protect Panama’s domestic agricultural sector. The response came after Costa Rican President Laura Fernández accused Panama of maintaining a long-term commercial blockade against certain Costa Rican products. Mulino expressed surprise at the tone Fernández used in her recent statements. He reminded reporters that Panamanian companies faced similar limitations when trying to export to Costa Rica for over a decade. The president emphasized that trade disputes should be handled through proper…

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino will not travel to Toronto for the country’s debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He confirmed the decision this week from Arraiján, Panama Oeste. The president said he wants to stay with Panamanian fans on home soil. Mulino explained that like the vast majority of Panamanians, he prefers to remain in the country. He wants to support the “Marea Roja” from national territory instead of attending the match in a formal capacity. The president plans to join public celebrations backing the Panama national football team. Government Provides Giant Screens Across the Country The government…

Panama City, Panama. The San Miguelito district is preparing for one of its most ambitious infrastructure projects in years. A six-kilometer cable car system aims to connect nearly 300,000 residents to the city’s transit network. But the project’s announcement has also highlighted deep-seated community needs that remain unmet. Local journalist Castalia Pascual toured the district with San Miguelito Mayor Irma Hernández. Their walk through neighborhoods like Samaria revealed a stark contrast between future plans and present realities. Residents expressed excitement about the new transit option. They also voiced frustration over missing sidewalks, poor lighting, and unreliable water service. Jobs Drive…

Panama President Jose Raul Mulino has firmly stated his government played no role in choosing the next administrator for the Panama Canal. The selection process belongs entirely to the board of directors of the Panama Canal Authority. Mulino made these remarks in Panama City on Wednesday. The president addressed growing speculation about political influence in the appointment. He emphasized that constitutional mandates require the board to make this decision independently. “I have had absolutely nothing to do nor any involvement with the candidates or with any preferences,” Mulino said. [Translated from Spanish] The Constitutional autonomy Panama Canal enjoys remains a…

Panama’s government will launch a tender for a new prison in the central provinces within two weeks. The facility, valued at 172 million dollars, will be built in the Divisa sector on land owned by the Ministry of Agricultural Development. The project aims to expand the Panama prison system capacity in the interior of the country. Minister of Government Dinoska Montalvo confirmed the bidding documents are ready. The public tender could be published in approximately two weeks. Construction will take 36 months. The prison will hold nearly 2,500 inmates and includes five years of maintenance. New Facility Focuses on Rehabilitation…

Panama’s national soccer team will learn its 26-man roster for the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday, May 26. Head coach Thomas Christiansen will reveal the official squad list at 10:00 a.m. from the Panama Canal Administration Building. The announcement marks a historic moment for the nation. The team faces a tough group stage against England, Croatia and Ghana. Matches will take place across Toronto and New York venues. Christiansen’s selection will determine which players carry Panama’s hopes on the global stage. Announcement Details and Broadcast Information RPC TV will broadcast the live announcement in Panama. Fans can also stream…

Panama’s Ministry of Health has released critical safety recommendations as extreme temperatures sweep across the nation. Officials warned that the period between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. brings the highest thermal sensation and solar intensity. The Ministry of Health Panama issued these guidelines to prevent severe health complications. These include cramps, dermatitis, heat exhaustion, and potentially fatal Heat stroke. Doctor Jorge Jesús Rodríguez, a family physician with the ministry, delivered the warnings during a press briefing this week. “The most dangerous hours for sun exposure are between 10 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon,” Rodríguez said. “We urge…

Panama’s beekeeping industry reached an all-time high in 2025. The country produced 67,620 gallons of honey from 15,529 active beehives. This record output comes from 652 registered producers across the nation. The Ministry of Agricultural Development Panama confirmed these figures this week. Small creatures with bodies barely a few centimeters long are driving this economic growth. Bees support a critical part of the ecosystem and food security. They also power a business sector that keeps expanding in Panama. Since 2020, honey production has grown by an impressive 52.60 percent. Back then, producers collected just 44,311 gallons. Chiriquí province leads all…

Panama’s Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez held a high-level meeting at the United States Department of State on Tuesday. The discussions took place in Washington, D.C., and focused on political cooperation, regional security, and economic ties between the two nations. The Panamanian diplomat met with Michael A. Needham, counselor and director of Policy Planning at the United States Department of State. Caleb Orr also attended the session. According to official statements, both sides reviewed bilateral agenda items including security cooperation and strategies to combat transnational threats affecting the hemisphere. Bilateral Agenda Tackles Security and Migration Challenges Regional context framed the…

Panama has emerged as a key location in the corruption investigation against former Spanish President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. Spanish authorities are examining a 53 million euro ($62 million) bailout of Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas that was approved during the COVID-19 pandemic. Investigators suspect Rodríguez Zapatero may have received 1 percent of that rescue package. The funds were authorized by the government of current Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to prevent the airline from collapsing. The former prime minister now faces formal corruption charges in Spanish courts. Panamanian Brokerage Played Critical Role in Airline Rescue Before Plus Ultra accessed those…