Newsroom Panama Quick Reads January 1 & 2 Of 2026 -

The vessel carrying these drugs pictured above was located south of Montuosa Island, in the province of Chiriquí. Security forces and drug prosecutors dealt severe blows to drug trafficking networks in at least 13 major operations that revealed that drug trafficking maintains a marked influence in the national territory.

Panama's Ministry of the Interior Files a Third Complaint Against the Mayor of Arraiján for 'Unfounded Actions' in the Transition of Justices of the Peace

This is the third complaint filed against the mayor of Arraiján in the last week. She had already received two for ordering the demolition of the Chinese monument on the Bridge of the Americas.

Panama's 3 Economic Challenges for 2026: 1-Creating Jobs 2-Reducing Debt 3-Attracting New Investment

Welcome to 2026. Economists agree that the success of 2026 will depend on the country's ability to translate economic growth into formal employment, increased tax revenue, and sustainable public finances.

Venezuela Begins 2026 with Limited Air Operations but are Attempting to Meet Demand

Photograph shows people queuing at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, Venezuela. So far, the officially active destinations in Venezuela are Mexico, Colombia, Panama, Curacao, Cuba, China, Russia, Brazil and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, most operated by local airlines.

Sinaproc Maintains Vigilance Due to Intensified Winds and Moderate Waves in the Panamanian Caribbean

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