Panama
Tracked across 49 events · 2048 articles · First seen Jan 07, 2025 · Last active Jun 12, 2026
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Regulatory
Impact: The Government of Panama formally approved the processing of stockpiled ore at Cobre Panamá, which is expected to create over 1,000 direct jobs and generate economic contributions through royalties and local economic activity for Panama.
Apr 07, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Impact: Donald Trump's statements about potentially seizing control of Panama introduce significant geopolitical uncertainty and risk for the waterway's operations and international trade.
Jan 07, 2025 · 9 articles
Business
Impact: Panama's government seized control of the Balboa and Cristobal ports from Panama Ports Company after a Supreme Court ruling and allowed A.P. Moller–Maersk and Oman Shipping Company to take over operations.
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Panama hosts an existing fly factory that has been instrumental in containing the New World Screwworm fly for years. It will continue to supply sterile flies to the United States and Mexico.
Jul 02, 2025 · 6 articles
International
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) released its annual Global Rights Index for 2026, revealing a deepening repression of workers' rights worldwide. The report found that 72% of 151 surveyed countries denied workers access to…
Impact: Panama was added to the International Trade Union Confederation's list of the 10 worst countries for workers' rights, indicating severe violations of labor protections.
Jun 01, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
The United States is facing a significant outbreak of the New World screwworm, a parasite that could devastate the nation's cattle industry. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is leading a billion-dollar response, including the release…
Impact: Panama was the containment zone for screwworms for decades, and international cooperation is now sought to drive the pests back to this region.
Jun 11, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Panama hosts an existing fly-breeding facility that has historically prevented the northward migration of the New World screwworm, serving as a model for the new United States facilities.
Jun 18, 2025 · 6 articles
International
The United Nations General Assembly elected five new non-permanent members to the 15-member International — United Nations Security Council for two-year terms starting January 1, 2027. Austria>>>, Kyrgyzstan>>>, Portugal>>>, Trinidad and Tobago>>>, and Zimbabwe>>> secured…
Impact: Panama>>> will be replaced by Trinidad and Tobago>>> on the International — United Nations Security Council at the end of 2026.
Jun 03, 2026 · 84 articles
Accidents
The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been confirmed in multiple cases across South United States — Texas, marking the first significant outbreak in the U.S. in decades. The initial detection was in a…
Impact: Panama hosts the only active sterile fly production facility that has been supplying sterile flies to Mexico and Edinburg to aid in screwworm eradication efforts.
Jun 03, 2026 · 169 articles
Accidents
Impact: Panama, through its Foreign Minister Javier Martínez, condemned the Pahalgam terror attack.
Apr 22, 2025 · 7 articles
International
The United States — United States Department of the Treasury imposed new sanctions on a network involved in smuggling Iranian-origin Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) disguised as Omani LPG to South Asia and East Asia. The…
Impact: Four of the six sanctioned LPG tankers were Panama-flagged, highlighting its role in maritime registration for vessels involved in illicit trade.
Jun 05, 2026 · 16 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Panama was mentioned by Donald Trump in the context of criticizing Jimmy Carter's past policies.
Jan 07, 2025 · 9 articles
Domestic
Impact: Panama is one of the countries with which the Trump administration struck agreements to house deportees.
May 20, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize laureate and opposition leader, announced her intention to run for president again and return to Venezuela by the end of 2026. This announcement comes after the U.S.…
Impact: Panama is the location where María Corina Machado made her announcement to run for president again and met with other Venezuelan opposition leaders. It serves as a neutral ground for these political discussions.
May 23, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Edmundo González, Venezuela's former opposition candidate and recognized winner of the July 2024 elections, has called for new presidential elections. This comes as interim President Delcy Rodríguez's administration approaches its five-month mark, following a U.S.…
Impact: Panama was the location where María Corina Machado met with other opposition leaders to advocate for a democratic transition in Venezuela.
May 30, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Korea>>>'s Foreign Ministry announced that an investigation into a May 4 attack on the cargo ship HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz>>> concluded that Iran>>>-linked anti-ship missiles were likely involved. First Vice Foreign…
Impact: The HMM Namu sails under a Panama>>> flag. While not directly involved in the attack, the incident affects vessels registered under its flag.
May 27, 2026 · 33 articles
Domestic
Bolivia is experiencing its worst economic crisis in four decades, marked by high inflation and severe fuel shortages, leading to widespread protests against President Rodrigo Pinto. Demonstrators, including farmers, miners, teachers, and Indigenous communities, are…
Impact: Panama, among other Latin American governments, released a joint statement rejecting actions that destabilize Bolivia's democratic order, showing regional concern.
May 18, 2026 · 64 articles
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Panama replacedUNSC Elects 5 New Members
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