Panama.
sovereign state in Central America
- Reports this week
- 14
- Active events
- 22
- Connections
- 830
What's happening
Active this week
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DNV approved a new LNG carrier design by Hyundai, which is capable of transiting both the Suez and Panama canals.Some support1 report
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Rollins discusses containment efforts originating in Panama, while Democrats blame Trump's cuts and Rollins blames Biden's administration for parasite return.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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The Ministry of Environment promotes conservation plans in Panama.Some support1 report
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Development projects are underway in Metetí, Darien, including a new hospital project and plans for bridges over the Chucunaque River.Some support1 report
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The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) held its Global Cooperative Conference in New Delhi and has a meeting scheduled in Panama.Some support11 reports2 developments inside
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José Raúl Mulino addressed leaders at the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, while Panama continues its work under the Harmony with Nature program.Some support1 report
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Coca-Cola FEMSA is distributing beverages in Argentina, Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, Colombia, Guatemala, and Brazil.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Trade policies are causing high prices for imported electronics in Chile, Argentina, and Panama.Some support1 report
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The city of Arraiján is located within the sovereign state of Panama.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Luis Acevedo Ureña, who is the son of Maritza Ureña, was a partner of José Gabriel Carrizo and previously served as a deputy director at the General Directorate of Revenue in Panama.Some support1 report
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Tecnoglass designs and produces systems in the United States, Colombia, and Panama.Some support1 report
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Panama is recognized as a premier destination within the broader context of the Americas.Some support1 report
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Military activities reported globally, including Apache combat sightings in Panama, Kosovo, and Iraq, and joint drills in India.Some support1 report
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Panama's economy around the Canal is highlighted as a case study alongside Southeast Asian trading hubs like Port Klang and Manila.Some support1 report
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Panama is actively positioning itself as a regional operational hub, utilizing its government bodies to manage corporate incentive programs.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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The Panama Tourism Authority (PTA) is now funded by the State of Panama.Some support1 report
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Discussions regarding the economic impact of El Niño, interoceanic projects, and progress toward EU tax list inclusion involving Panama and the European Commission.Some support1 report
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Italy joins an alliance co-founded by Italy and Ukraine, alongside Panama.Some support1 report
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Ukraine seeks Panama's support for peace efforts regarding Russia's attacks and global food security.Some support1 report
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Panama is gaining global prominence by providing the world's largest ship registry and deepening maritime cooperation.Some support6 reports3 developments inside
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A global coffee auction in Panama saw participation from buyers across Europe, Middle East, Singapore, and other regions.Some support1 report
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Talks are underway in Riyadh between Saudi Arabia and Panama, involving the Digital Cooperation Organization and Vice Minister Nagadi.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Mayer Mizrachi announced a job fair in Panama to connect job seekers with companies.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Administrative actions taken in Panama regarding cultural and tourism spending, involving Mayer Mizrachi and José Luis Fábrega.Some support1 report
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Minister of Economy and Finance explains Panama's Q2 2026 economic growth figures.Some support1 report
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Latin American partners are receiving aid aimed at protecting the Panama Canal.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A Panamanian service provides K1000 drones valued at over $6 million for surveillance in border areas.Some support1 report
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Official visit to Panama to strengthen bilateral ties.Well supported23 reports
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Somalia used flag state duties without control on September 16, 2026.Some support1 report
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Panamanian lawmakers formed a new parliamentary group, and China opposed Panamanian ties with Taiwan.Some support8 reports1 development inside
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China pressures Panama regarding the establishment of an exchange group related to Taiwan.Some support1 report
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Migrant flows through the Darién Gap are being documented, with origins in Colombia and Ecuador, moving toward Panama and Venezuela.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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New nonstop flight service has been established between Southern California and Panama City.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration is reprogramming military aid, shifting resources to Panama and South American allies while cutting aid to Europe and the Middle East.Some support23 reports
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A Panamanian-flagged oil tanker incident occurred on September 1, prompting SAR coordination with Omani authorities and a proposal for a Seafarers' Emergency Support Network by Modi.Some support10 reports1 development inside
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A Panama-flagged tanker was towed to Oman port after an Omani vessel evacuated its crew amid ongoing tensions.Some support2 reports
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A constitutional limit on land ownership near the borders of Colombia and Panama was established on September 14th.Some support1 report
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The Panama Canal Authority is managing operations in Panama, while gas carriers are diverting around South America.Well supported14 reports4 developments inside
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The EU Parliament has established offices in London, Kyiv, Ottawa, and Panama to facilitate exchanges and institutional presence.Some support2 reports
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Promarina operates in Panamanian waters, and initiatives regarding the conservation of marine life are currently under debate.Some support1 report
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A Panama-flagged tanker was damaged in the Strait of Hormuz amidst Iranian Revolutionary Guard attacks and subsequent US strikes aimed at protecting commercial shipping.Well supported16 reports1 development inside
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NOAA is conducting scientific missions, collecting data on deep convection patterns, and hosting high-altitude research aircraft operations.Some support1 report
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Francis L. Donovan visited Panama to assess strategic assets related to canal transit and regional security objectives.Some support2 reports
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Tropical Wave No. 43 is advancing from Panama into Costa Rica, combining with the ITCZ and affecting the Caribbean.Some support1 report
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TotalEnergies expands its footprint through acquisitions and operations in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Panama, leveraging AES.Speculative1 report1 development inside
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La Prensa reports on tax-credit fraud charges involving Panama.Some support2 reports
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Seismic activity affects the shared border region between Costa Rica and Panama.Some support1 report
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IMO talks are underway regarding global shipping issues, involving the EU, Greece, Liberia, and Panama.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Bilateral talks are underway between Ecuador and Panama to address trade and security issues, with Guayaquil serving as a key location.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Panama added Ecuador to its Friendly Nations visa regime.Some support1 report
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Regional trade and logistics flows are being strengthened across Latin America, with Panama, Guatemala, and Costa Rica enhancing their economic positions.Some support1 report
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War in Eastern Europe constrains Eurasian land-transport architecture.Some support1 report
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A province in Bocas del Toro lost its single electoral district status.Some support1 report
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A partnership is expanding its benefits across Central America, offering access at major airports and border stores.Some support1 report
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Negotiations are underway regarding the Torrijos-Carter Treaties between Jimmy Carter and Panama.Some support1 report
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Operational costs and restrictions on the canal connecting Asia to the Americas are causing issues.Some support2 reports
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Water shortages are limiting canal passage capacity, prompting rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope, while the Arctic route offers potential future passage.Some support1 report1 development inside
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War and drought are disrupting global maritime corridors, adding risk premiums to trade routes.Some support1 report
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A trafficking ring was reported to have moved American girls to Panama.Some support1 report
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Panama's strategic location connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, vital for global trade routes.Some support1 report
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Around Panama this week
News at the entities that move Panama most-
José Raúl Mulino StructuralMulino appointed Lilibeth Cárdenas to the National Secretariat for Children, Adolescents and Families, and the Senniaf budget was presented to the National Assembly.Moves Panama
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Panama City StructuralKLM announced plans to resume and increase flights to several international destinations, including Riyadh, Dubai, São Paulo, San Diego, and Rovaniemi.Moves Panama
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Colombia OperationalThe ARIRANG world tour, featuring BTS, earned over $465 million in Q3 2026 across global stops including Las Vegas, London, and Colombia.Moves Panama
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El Niño OperationalClimate patterns are causing severe rainfall deficits in Negros.Moves Panama
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El Nino OperationalEl Niño patterns are affecting regional weather, specifically impacting storm development near Bermuda.Moves Panama
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North Macedonia OperationalMeetings were held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly where ministers from Mongolia and North Macedonia discussed expanding relations and cooperation.Moves Panama
Connections
The 40 strongest of 830, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Structural
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a governmental body whose function is formally located within the state of Panama.
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José Raúl Mulino Structural
José Raúl Mulino holds the office of President of the Republic of Panama and exercises executive leadership over its national affairs.
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Ilya Espino de Marotta Structural
Ilya Espino de Marotta holds a chief executive leadership role in the administration of the Panama Canal, a vital infrastructure asset of the state of Panama.
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Panama Canal Authority Structural
The Panama Canal Authority operates as a governmental agency whose function and existence are dependent on the sovereign territory and legal framework of Panama.
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Moltó Structural
Moltó holds the formal office of Minister of Commerce and Industries within the government of Panama.
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Panama City Structural
Panama City functions as the official capital, administrative center, and seat of government for the country of Panama.
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Colombia Operational
The relationship involves active security coordination, joint military exercises, and shared regional impacts, including seismic activity.
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El Niño Operational
El Niño impacts Panama's operations, specifically the Panama Canal, by causing drought and low water levels.
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Hormuz Operational
Panama-flagged vessels actively transit the Strait of Hormuz, and the Strait's operational status directly impacts Panama's maritime activities.
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El Nino Operational
El Nino climate patterns cause drought and low river levels, directly impacting Panama Canal operations and prompting government emergency declarations.
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Beijing Operational
Panama and Beijing maintain an active operational relationship involving shipping agreements, economic cooperation, and political pressure regarding the one-China principle.
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South America Operational
Panama functions as a critical gateway and target market for enterprises seeking access to South American markets.
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China Operational
China and Panama maintain a highly dynamic operational relationship involving geopolitical competition, formal maritime agreements, and high-stakes diplomatic pressure regarding the Panama Canal.
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Juan Gutiérrez Structural
Juan Gutiérrez functions as a Senior Anti-Corruption Prosecutor within the legal and governmental structure of Panama.
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Canal Structural
The Canal is a critical piece of infrastructure whose function and existence are intrinsically linked to the economy and geography of Panama.
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Slovakia Transactional
Slovakia utilized its resources to reprogram military financing flows into Panama.
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Scotiabank Transactional
Scotiabank has engaged in specific financial support for mining projects and has executed operational exits within Panama.
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Donald Trump Operational
Trump uses his political platform to criticize and threaten the strategic status and policies of Panama, which responds to the broader US geopolitical environment.
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Cuba Operational
Panama provides crucial logistical, jurisdictional, and diplomatic support to Cuba, while Cuba actively utilizes Panamanian infrastructure and legal frameworks.
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Pakistan Operational
Panama's maritime jurisdiction is utilized by Pakistani nationals and ships involved in geopolitical conflicts near Pakistani waters.
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PTA Structural
The PTA operates as a state-funded entity, receiving financial support from the government of Panama.
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Tocumen International Airport Structural
Tocumen International Airport operates under the legal and jurisdictional framework of Panama.
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Manuel Noriega Structural
Manuel Noriega functioned as the de facto military ruler of Panama during his tenure.
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Costa Rica Operational
The two countries maintain an active relationship characterized by trade disputes, market competition, and diplomatic dialogue.
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Balboa Structural
Panama exercises sovereign control over the operations of the strategic port located in Balboa.
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North Macedonia Operational
North Macedonia provides military financing and supplies to Panama.
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Copa Holdings Structural
Copa Holdings is based in Panama and functions as a holding company for Panama's national airline.
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Juan Carlos Navarro Structural
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Carlos Hoyos Structural
Carlos Hoyos serves in a high-level governmental capacity as Deputy Foreign Minister of Panama.
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Ministry of Economy and Finance Structural
The Ministry of Economy and Finance manages Panama's public debt.
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Vessel Structural
The company operates under the legal and jurisdictional framework of Panama.
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Ecuador Operational
Ecuador and Panama maintain active operational ties through joint security exercises, shared crisis management, and bilateral trade and transit interactions.
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European Commission Structural
Panama engages in formal discussions with the European Commission regarding EU tax list inclusion and interoceanic economic projects.
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Tihama Structural
Tihama operates as a company under the flag and jurisdiction of Panama.
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Latin America Operational
Panama functions as a strategic economic hub and political advocate whose goals are aligned with the broader development of Latin America.
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Brooke Rollins Operational
Panama supplies sterile flies to the U.S., supporting agricultural needs relevant to Brooke Rollins' professional sphere.
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Middle East Operational
Panama actively engages in trade with the Middle East, while its operations are influenced by regional geopolitical risks and security efforts.
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Central America Operational
Panama functions as a key economic gateway and market hub, actively connecting to and targeting markets across Central America.
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Paradip Port Structural
Paradip Port operations are conducted under the Panamanian registry and flag jurisdiction.
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Caribbean Operational
Panama functions as a critical gateway and hub, facilitating market expansion and trade for the Caribbean region.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
50 events- DNV approved a new LNG carrier design by Hyundai, which is capable of transiting both the Suez and Panama canals.
- The Ministry of Environment promotes conservation plans in Panama.
- Development projects are underway in Metetí, Darien, including a new hospital project and plans for bridges over the Chucunaque River.
- José Raúl Mulino addressed leaders at the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, while Panama continues its work under the Harmony with Nature program.
- Coca-Cola FEMSA is distributing beverages in Argentina, Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, Colombia, Guatemala, and Brazil.
- Trade policies are causing high prices for imported electronics in Chile, Argentina, and Panama.
- The city of Arraiján is located within the sovereign state of Panama.
- Luis Acevedo Ureña, who is the son of Maritza Ureña, was a partner of José Gabriel Carrizo and previously served as a deputy director at the General Directorate of Revenue in Panama.
- Tecnoglass designs and produces systems in the United States, Colombia, and Panama.
- Panama is recognized as a premier destination within the broader context of the Americas.
- Military activities reported globally, including Apache combat sightings in Panama, Kosovo, and Iraq, and joint drills in India.
- Panama's economy around the Canal is highlighted as a case study alongside Southeast Asian trading hubs like Port Klang and Manila.
- Panama is actively positioning itself as a regional operational hub, utilizing its government bodies to manage corporate incentive programs.
- The Panama Tourism Authority (PTA) is now funded by the State of Panama.
- Discussions regarding the economic impact of El Niño, interoceanic projects, and progress toward EU tax list inclusion involving Panama and the European Commission.
- Italy joins an alliance co-founded by Italy and Ukraine, alongside Panama.
- Ukraine seeks Panama's support for peace efforts regarding Russia's attacks and global food security.
- A global coffee auction in Panama saw participation from buyers across Europe, Middle East, Singapore, and other regions.
- Talks are underway in Riyadh between Saudi Arabia and Panama, involving the Digital Cooperation Organization and Vice Minister Nagadi.
- Administrative actions taken in Panama regarding cultural and tourism spending, involving Mayer Mizrachi and José Luis Fábrega.
- Minister of Economy and Finance explains Panama's Q2 2026 economic growth figures.
- Latin American partners are receiving aid aimed at protecting the Panama Canal.
- A Panamanian service provides K1000 drones valued at over $6 million for surveillance in border areas.
- Somalia used flag state duties without control on September 16, 2026.
- Panamanian lawmakers formed a new parliamentary group, and China opposed Panamanian ties with Taiwan.
- China pressures Panama regarding the establishment of an exchange group related to Taiwan.
- New nonstop flight service has been established between Southern California and Panama City.
- The Trump administration is reprogramming military aid, shifting resources to Panama and South American allies while cutting aid to Europe and the Middle East.
- A Panamanian-flagged oil tanker incident occurred on September 1, prompting SAR coordination with Omani authorities and a proposal for a Seafarers' Emergency Support Network by Modi.
- A Panama-flagged tanker was towed to Oman port after an Omani vessel evacuated its crew amid ongoing tensions.
- A constitutional limit on land ownership near the borders of Colombia and Panama was established on September 14th.
- The EU Parliament has established offices in London, Kyiv, Ottawa, and Panama to facilitate exchanges and institutional presence.
- Promarina operates in Panamanian waters, and initiatives regarding the conservation of marine life are currently under debate.
- NOAA is conducting scientific missions, collecting data on deep convection patterns, and hosting high-altitude research aircraft operations.
- Tropical Wave No. 43 is advancing from Panama into Costa Rica, combining with the ITCZ and affecting the Caribbean.
- La Prensa reports on tax-credit fraud charges involving Panama.
- Seismic activity affects the shared border region between Costa Rica and Panama.
- IMO talks are underway regarding global shipping issues, involving the EU, Greece, Liberia, and Panama.
- Bilateral talks are underway between Ecuador and Panama to address trade and security issues, with Guayaquil serving as a key location.
- Panama added Ecuador to its Friendly Nations visa regime.
- Regional trade and logistics flows are being strengthened across Latin America, with Panama, Guatemala, and Costa Rica enhancing their economic positions.
- War in Eastern Europe constrains Eurasian land-transport architecture.
- A province in Bocas del Toro lost its single electoral district status.
- A partnership is expanding its benefits across Central America, offering access at major airports and border stores.
- Negotiations are underway regarding the Torrijos-Carter Treaties between Jimmy Carter and Panama.
- Operational costs and restrictions on the canal connecting Asia to the Americas are causing issues.
- Water shortages are limiting canal passage capacity, prompting rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope, while the Arctic route offers potential future passage.
- War and drought are disrupting global maritime corridors, adding risk premiums to trade routes.
- A trafficking ring was reported to have moved American girls to Panama.
- Panama's strategic location connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, vital for global trade routes.
August 2026
4 events- The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) held its Global Cooperative Conference in New Delhi and has a meeting scheduled in Panama.
- Mayer Mizrachi announced a job fair in Panama to connect job seekers with companies.
- Migrant flows through the Darién Gap are being documented, with origins in Colombia and Ecuador, moving toward Panama and Venezuela.
- Francis L. Donovan visited Panama to assess strategic assets related to canal transit and regional security objectives.
July 2026
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June 2026
3 events- Rollins discusses containment efforts originating in Panama, while Democrats blame Trump's cuts and Rollins blames Biden's administration for parasite return.
- A Panama-flagged tanker was damaged in the Strait of Hormuz amidst Iranian Revolutionary Guard attacks and subsequent US strikes aimed at protecting commercial shipping.
- TotalEnergies expands its footprint through acquisitions and operations in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Panama, leveraging AES.