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A memorandum of understanding was signed with the US Grains & BioProducts Council to enhance efficiency, data and sustainability of US grain shipments through the Panama Canal, which handled about 25,1 million metric tonnes of grain in 2025

A joint training program has been launched with the US to strengthen protection of the Panama Canal, reinforcing long-standing bilateral cooperation on security and strategic infrastructure

A Chinese monument at the Panama Canal has been demolished by local authorities amid Trump’s threats to retake control, prompting outrage from Panama’s government and calls for its immediate restoration

Over 700 Panama Metro Buses have been vandalized in two years, 359 cases reported in 2025, notwithstanding calls from Mi Bus authorities and user leaders to put an end to the defacing; this year, Mi Bus has spent $65.000 just on glass repairs

A 2025–2030 trade facilitation plan with five strategic pillars has been launched to modernize foreign trade, enhance digitalization, and strengthen Panama's position as a competitive regional logistics hub

The Panama Canal has launched talks with global maritime firms to explore the development of two new port terminals on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, aiming to attract $2.600 million in investment as part of a broader infrastructure expansion plan

Joint jungle training operations has been launched with Panamanian and US Forces to boost interoperability and regional security, with Marines and local units preparing for survival and tactical exercises this month

The Panama Canal will launch its NetZero Slot initiative next week to reward Panama ships using low-carbon fuels and energy-efficient technologies, supporting global decarbonization efforts and aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050

A bill to regulate gambling addiction has been filed by Panama lawmakers: it would restrict advertising, protecting minors, and fund treatment programs, highlighting a growing clash between public health concerns and the powerful casino industry