Panama
Tracked across 74 events · 5588 articles · First seen Jan 07, 2025 · Last active Aug 21, 2026
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International
Impact: Panama, as a strategic logistics hub, aims to deepen cooperation with India to unlock new trade and investment opportunities across the Americas.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Panama is considering creating a state-owned mining firm to partner with First Quantum on reopening Cobre Panamá, which could restore 4.5% of GDP and address high unemployment.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Government of Panama formally approved the processing of stockpiled ore at Cobre Panamá, which is expected to create over 1,000 direct jobs and generate economic contributions through royalties and local economic activity for Panama.
Apr 07, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Impact: Donald Trump's statements about potentially seizing control of Panama introduce significant geopolitical uncertainty and risk for the waterway's operations and international trade.
Jan 07, 2025 · 9 articles
Business
Impact: Panama's government seized control of the Balboa and Cristobal ports from Panama Ports Company after a Supreme Court ruling and allowed A.P. Moller–Maersk and Oman Shipping Company to take over operations.
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Panama is highlighted as a highly competitive wealth mobility jurisdiction with a Wealth Mobility Competitiveness Score of 71.5.
Jun 16, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Panama was added to the International Trade Union Confederation's list of the 10 worst countries for workers' rights, indicating severe violations of labor protections.
Jun 01, 2026 · 7 articles
Tech
A study published in Science, led by Erin Dillon and co-authored by researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, used fossilized shark dermal denticles (shark 'dandruff') preserved in…
Impact: The study focuses on Panama's reefs, providing data that could inform national conservation and fisheries management.
Aug 13, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: Panama is home to the only active sterile fly production facility, which is currently supplying sterile flies to Mexico and United States — Texas.
Apr 20, 2026 · 190 articles
International
Impact: Panama's strategic canal is a point of contention, with Trump threatening to take it back by force.
Apr 20, 2026 · 12 articles
Business
EdgeMode, Inc. (OTC: EDGM) and Nippon India Alternative Investments (AIF) announced on July 28, 2026 their intention to merge, and on August 13, 2026 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create BLACK AI, a…
Impact: Panama is another initial focus market for BLACK AI, with potential for significant infrastructure development and economic impact.
Jul 28, 2026 · 8 articles
Accidents
Impact: Panama hosts a sterile fly plant that was effective for decades but saw a surge in cases in 2023.
Jul 06, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Impact: Panama is another site for EdgeMode's AI campuses, with regional government relationships aiding progress.
Aug 05, 2026 · 6 articles
International
The United States has threatened to maintain its naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, escalating economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire talks stall. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the US Navy can sustain the blockade by…
Impact: A Panama-flagged ship was attacked by U.S. forces, highlighting the impact on international shipping and flag states. This may raise insurance costs and legal concerns for vessels in the region.
Jul 15, 2026 · 127 articles
Business
Impact: Panama is the location for two new 1.2-gigawatt developments by EdgeMode, expanding the company's presence in the Americas.
Jul 23, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Panama joined the Pax Silica initiative, indicating its commitment to participating in global AI development and supply chain resilience.
Jun 25, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Panama>>> will be replaced by Trinidad and Tobago>>> on the International — United Nations Security Council at the end of 2026.
Jun 03, 2026 · 84 articles
International
Impact: Chinese ownership of ports near the Panama is a concern cited by the US.
Jul 27, 2026 · 26 articles
Business
Impact: Panama is the market where the orders occur, indicating growing construction activity and demand for concrete machinery, which may benefit the local economy.
Jul 31, 2026 · 6 articles
International
On August 11-12, 2026, Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked the Egyptian-owned cargo vessel Yemen — Tihamah in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, killing six people including four crew members (three Pakistanis and one Indonesian) and two rescuers from…
Impact: Panama is the flag state of the Vela Nova, which was attacked. The incident may affect its shipping registry and insurance liabilities.
Aug 11, 2026 · 91 articles
International
The United States, under President Donald Trump, has escalated its military campaign against drug trafficking in Latin America. After launching air strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific in September 2025,…
Impact: The canal is a strategic asset, and U.S. pressure over its ports is part of the broader geopolitical context.
Aug 07, 2026 · 58 articles
International
Impact: Four of the six sanctioned LPG tankers were Panama-flagged, highlighting its role in maritime registration for vessels involved in illicit trade.
Jun 05, 2026 · 16 articles
International
Impact: Panama's ambassador expressed a preference for a woman from Latin America to become Secretary-General.
Jul 28, 2026 · 49 articles
International
Impact: Panama-based crypto platforms are targeted, affecting its offshore financial services.
Jul 22, 2026 · 35 articles
International
Under the long-standing U.S. oil embargo against Cuba, an exception allows U.S. firms to export fuel to private Cuban businesses. This has sparked a chaotic black market and opened Cuba's state-controlled energy sector to private…
Impact: Panama has exported small quantities of fuel to Cuba's private sector, a minor contributor.
Jul 29, 2026 · 16 articles
Regulatory
The United States — United States Department of Defense has ordered 30 U.S. universities to audit their partnerships with foreign institutions, primarily Chinese universities and military training institutions, within two weeks or risk losing federal…
Impact: Mentioned in context of broader U.S.-China tensions.
Aug 18, 2026 · 12 articles
Accidents
Impact: Panama offered support to Venezuela following the earthquakes.
Jun 24, 2026 · 632 articles
International
Impact: A Panama-flagged tanker carried Kuwaiti and Emirati crude through the Strait of Hormuz to Japan, highlighting the use of various flags for shipping amidst geopolitical tensions.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Panama was mentioned by Donald Trump in the context of criticizing Jimmy Carter's past policies.
Jan 07, 2025 · 9 articles
International
Impact: Individuals from Panama were linked to an alleged recruitment network facilitating foreign fighters for the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.
Jun 27, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States hit container ship PanamaUS-Iran Hormuz deal talks progress
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United States — United States Department of the Navy fired missiles PanamaHouthi Red Sea attack kills six
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United States — United States Department of the Navy fired missiles PanamaUS threatens indefinite...
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