Panama News Headlines In Brief Quick Reads March 26-27

(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) Expocomer 2025: The fair where global business and local entrepreneurship reshape trade. Expocomer 2025 brings together innovative products from 30 countries: Panamanian cocoa, Mexican enchilada dates, logistics technology, and financial services. Local entrepreneurs share space with multinationals looking to expand in the region.

Trump-Appointed Ambassador: US President Donald Trump and Mark Rubio, pictured below, have said they have identified potential violations of the Canal Neutrality Treaty. President Donald Trump's ambassador-designate for Panama, Kevin Cabrera pictured above, emphasized“Chinese influence” in Panama and possible violations of the Canal Neutrality Treaty.

CK Hutchison : Will finalize the sale of its Panama ports despite criticism from Beijing; the deal is expected to be signed next week. According to anonymous sources, the teams responsible for formalizing the sale are continuing to work on tax, accounting, and due diligence aspects, with a view to signing the final agreement next Wednesday, April 2, as planned. Pictured below is the entrance to the Port of Balboa on the Panamanian Pacific coast. This port is currently operated by the CK Hutchison consortium.

SENAN: More than 1,600 packages of suspected drugs seized in Los Santos operation

PROJECT IN DONOSO, COLÓN: MICI clarifies that it has not authorized visits to the copper mine in Donoso.

LEGISLATION: The Assembly approves the mandatory use of child restraint seats in its second debate.

IDAAN: Panama City water system restoration is now complete. According to the latest report from IDAAN, sectors such as La Cresta and Pueblo Nuevo have not yet received water supply. Pictured below is the Federico Guardia Conte water treatment plant in Chilibre.

ENERGY: ASEP audits electric companies to verify refunds of fines to affected customers

Women's Rights: Unpaid work and the wage gap: invisible obstacles to women's professional growth. Women in Panama earn on average 18% less than men in equivalent positions.

Europe Travel: Attention travelers: The Etias travel permit for Europe now has an effective date. The European Union will implement the Etias visa for citizens of Latin American countries, including Panama. Citizens do not require a visa, but they do require authorization to enter 29 European countries.

Supreme Court: The Court denies Guillermo Ferrufino's appeal and he must serve a 10-year prison sentence.

Mini Globe Race Boats: Set sail from Panama to the Pacific. Instead of crossing the Canal like large ships, these adventurers had to move their vessels, pictured below, overland, a distance of 100 kilometers, to the Pacific.

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