Panama Assembly Receives Proposal to Sanction Harmful AI Manipulation
Deputy Dana Castaneda presented an initiative aimed at sanctioning manipulated AI content that harms people’s honor and reputation.
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Panama City Launches AirTags Vigilantes to Track Municipal Works
The Panama City mayor’s office launched AirTags Vigilantes, a civic transparency platform for tracking public works and municipal projects.
Panama Services Exports Climb 9.7% in First Quarter of 2026
Panama’s services exports reached B/.5.4998 billion in the first quarter of 2026, led by transport, travel and modern services.
Chiriqui Records First Robotic Gynecological Surgeries Under CSS Program
The Social Security Fund reported the first successful robotic gynecological surgeries in Chiriqui, expanding advanced surgical capacity outside Panama City.
Panama Canal Maintains Transits While Applying Draft Adjustments
The Panama Canal is keeping transit volumes steady for now while applying draft adjustments linked to El Nino water-management conditions.
Panama Moves Toward Full State Ownership of Petroterminal
Panama has started the process to acquire the remaining private stake in Petroterminal de Panama, framing the move as a strategic step for national control of critical logistics infrastructure.
Panama Today Top 10 News: July 18, 2026
Panama’s latest verified news: Petroterminal ownership, Canal draft adjustments, health technology in Chiriqui, services exports, civic transparency, AI regulation, vaccination points, PASE-U payments, Saharan dust and El Chorrillo oversight.
Panama Canal Returns to Center of Regional Trade Debate
The Panama Canal is drawing renewed attention as regional governments and analysts focus on trade routes, neutrality and strategic influence.
Panama Says More Ships Are Being Held in Chinese Ports
Reports say Panama has denounced an increase in arbitrary retentions of Panamanian-flagged vessels in Chinese ports.
Panama Climate Commission Moves Into Permanent Session
Panama’s high-level interinstitutional commission to face El Niño effects has declared itself in permanent session.