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Panama confirmed the release of Javier Olmedo Núñez, who was arbitrarily detained in Venezuela. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the announcement. José Raúl Mulino celebrated the news.

Additionally, the Director of the National Lottery, Saquina Jaramillo, resigned, and Marcela Hernández was appointed as the interim director. The Comptroller's Office rejected garbage collection contracts in San Miguelito due to legal inconsistencies.

Health Minister Fernando Boyd addressed the waste collection crisis in San Miguelito. The Ministry of Health inaugurated a $1 million CT scanner at Hospital Joaquín Pablo Franco Sayas. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar plans to visit Panama on February 24-25.

U.S. embassy in Panama initiated discussions on possible Visa Waiver inclusion. The Ministry of Government is receiving offers for an educational center in Emberá Wounaan. ANATI delivered 261 property titles in Santa Clara.

The National Customs Authority launched the 'Carnaval sin Contrabando' operation. The Panamanian Solar Energy Chamber and Industrial Union discussed solar self-consumption. The ATTT will extend service hours on Saturdays.

The traditional Desfile de las Mil Polleras will take place in Las Tablas. Brazil's president and the EU Commission president agreed on the Mercosur-EU trade deal. Donald Trump threatened European countries with tariffs on pharmaceuticals.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Venezuelan officials in Caracas. Trump praised Iran for canceling scheduled executions of 800 protesters. U.S. immigration authorities hold 73,000 detainees, the highest in history.

Iranian heir Reza Pahlavi called for increased pressure on Iranian authorities. NASA's Artemis II mission prepares for a historic flight around the Moon.