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The Odebrecht corruption case hearing continues in Panama. Defense attorneys are challenging the process, demanding confrontation and the presentation of evidence, arguing that the existing evidentiary base is insufficient.

Universal+ has announced the premiere for all of Latin America of 'Law & Order: Toronto: Criminal Intent,' a 10-episode police series created by Dick Wolf. The show follows a team of specialists investigating complex murders and corruption in Toronto and has already received critical acclaim and a Canadian Screen Award.

The Embassy of Nicaragua in Panama will hold a tribute to the poet Rubén Darío at the National Library to commemorate his 158th birthday.

In Panama, a judge charged a man who stabbed his neighbor to death during a fight. In a separate case, a suspect in an August murder was detained.

The summer season in Panama's Arco Seco becomes a key meeting point for tourists. Grand Decameron Panama offers diverse infrastructure, including water slides, sports courts, and eight restaurants with local and international cuisine, strengthening the region's tourism offering.

A murder in Panama's El Porvenir area has led to the arrest of a suspect. Meanwhile, the community is desperate as a young man with a mental illness has been missing for 27 days.

The Panama Jazz Festival 2026 has solidified its international relevance with a sold-out show at the Teatro Ateneo and is preparing for a massive closing in honor of Ismael Rivera. The event, backed by key organizations, promises to be an unforgettable experience for jazz lovers.

Panama's President José Raúl Mulino officially installed the CEAGRO-AIP Board, concluding a seven-month process. This project aims to unite the state, academia, and producers for modern agri-food education. The program will start in April with 100 scholarship students.

Panama's Minister of Government, Dinoska Montalvo, reported 75% progress in appointing community justice judges as part of the system's transformation under Law 467. She announced plans to reach 90% by January 2026 and hold a new contest in May to strengthen the system.

Panama has begun the trial for the Odebrecht case, the country's largest corruption scandal. Former President Ricardo Martinelli is one of the main accused. The process could last for months due to the enormous volume of the case.

Panama City, Panama. — The eCommerce Day Tour has announced the launch of its 2026 edition, a milestone for the regional tech ecosystem as it marks two decades as the main meeting point for Digital Commerce in Iberoamérica. Leaders of the Digital Commerce will meet at the eCommerce Day Tour 2026. The region's most relevant event tour will begin a historic edition to analyze the challenges of retail and the digital economy in eight strategic countries. According to Pueyrredon, the fundamental value of the tour lies in its continuity and its ability to turn knowledge into concrete decisions, highlighting that reaching the 200 editions in 2026 confirms the importance of sustained work and shared long-term vision in the region.

Tomorrow in Panama, the funeral of Abel Bejarano, killed during a robbery, will take place. His wife demands that minor criminals be tried as adults.