Panama has been named in US military invasion plans, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed during a House hearing, amid echoes of Trump’s past expansionist ambitions; Greenland was also mentioned

Sustainable mining is possible according to Panama’s Chamber of Commerce, that urged a balance between job creation, social development, and environmental protection amid high unemployment and the stalled Cobre Panamá project

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