Panama Quake Rebuilding Plan Promises 1,300 Homes
Panama quake rebuilding starts with 1,300 new homes, while US specialists help check buildings and schools reopen in stages after...
October 13, 2026Section
Panama News in English
The Rio Times covers Panama daily in English — the canal, banking, politics and daily life in Latin America’s logistics hub. Today’s Panama news in English, updated every day, plus our guides on residency, visas and investing.
Panama Probes US Jet Strike on Its Ship
Panama's Maritime Authority opened an inquiry after a US fighter jet disabled the Panama-flagged Ocean Molica in the Gulf of...
October 12, 2026
Panama Keeps 3.5% Deficit Cap After Quake
Panama will not ask lawmakers to lift its 3.5% deficit cap after the 7.7 quake. It will pay for relief...
October 12, 2026
Panama Closes All Schools Monday After 7.7 Quake
Panama schools are closed nationwide on Monday 12 October after the 7.7 quake damaged hundreds of classrooms. Copa offers free...
October 11, 2026
Panama Declares State of Emergency After 7.7 Quake
Panama state of emergency approved on Saturday after the 7.7 quake. Sinaproc counts 27 injured, no deaths and over 426...
October 10, 2026
US Mobilizes Help After 7.7 Panama Quake
Rubio says the US is mobilizing staff and resources after Friday's 7.7 Panama quake, which hit 188 schools and 17...
October 10, 2026
Panama Quake Hits Penonomé Hotel and Church
A 7.7 earthquake hit Panama on Friday, damaging a hotel and a church in Penonomé. No deaths are confirmed and...
October 9, 2026
Panama Hit by 7.7 Quake, Tsunami Alert Issued
Panama earthquake today: USGS rates the quake 7.7 near Pitaloza Arriba. Tsunami alerts cover nine Pacific countries; the canal runs...
October 9, 2026
Panama Moves to Deregister 3 US-Sanctioned Tankers
The US Treasury sanctioned three Panama-flagged tankers on 8 October over Iranian oil, and Panama began cancelling their registration.
October 9, 2026