Panama will launch a Semana Santa traffic operation Thursday with reversible lanes from Avenida de los Mártires to San Carlos, plus special measures for Good Friday and Sunday returns.
Acodeco recorded 93 violations of Panama’s retiree discount law in January and February 2026 and imposed $16,000 in first-instance sanctions. The benefits include savings on hotels, transport, healthcare, restaurants and utilities.
Panama meets South Africa at DHL Stadium on Tuesday in a second preparation match after a 1-1 draw in Durban. The game offers another chance to refine the team’s play and test tactical options.
Panama’s Defensoría del Pueblo is being pushed toward a merit-based selection process that prioritizes legal expertise, human rights experience and independence. The debate centers on making the office a stronger democratic check on public power.
Cuba has begun talks with the United States as blackouts, shortages and protests intensify across the island. The move reflects a government under pressure that is seeking relief without giving up its political system.
A passenger was retained at Tocumen Airport after failing to declare $11,600 in cash. The case underscores Panama’s customs rules for travelers carrying large amounts of money.
The National Assembly will accept nominations from April 6 to April 10 to choose a new principal magistrate of the Electoral Tribunal, replacing Alfredo Juncá in December 2026. Applicants must submit documents in person at the Assembly’s General Secretariat.
Panama ranks among the countries with the cleanest air in the world in IQAir’s annual assessment, standing out even as pollution worsens in many regions. The finding highlights the country’s environmental advantages and public-health benefits.
Panama City has lifted its boil water notice, allowing residents and businesses to resume normal tap water use. The rescinded advisory signals that the water system has been cleared for safe consumption.
Hugo Broos criticized Lyle Foster’s performance after South Africa’s 1-1 draw with Panama, saying the Burnley forward was “a little bit lazy.” The coach’s comments came ahead of Bafana Bafana’s second friendly against Panama.
NASA is ready to launch Artemis II, a historic crewed mission that will send four astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. The flight could mark a major step toward future lunar landings and long-term Moon exploration.
Panama takes on South Africa in an international friendly broadcast live on TVMAX. The match offers a useful test as the national team continues its preparation cycle.
The CSS says it will pay the permanent B/.50 bonus to retirees and pensioners in April 2026. Beneficiaries are waiting for the exact disbursement date.
Panama’s Social Security Fund has activated a green alert and deployed 6,000 personnel nationwide for Holy Week, citing increased travel and medical demand. The operation is aimed at improving emergency readiness across the country.
Panama and Costa Rica are exploring rail cooperation that could one day link both countries by train. The discussions fit into broader efforts to improve regional connectivity and transport planning.
Florida Highway Patrol joined local agencies in Bay County and Panama City Beach to boost spring break enforcement and public safety. The coordinated effort targeted heavy seasonal traffic in one of the area’s busiest tourism periods.
Rising gas prices are making travel to Panama City Beach more expensive, adding pressure to a tourism economy that depends heavily on road trips. Higher fuel costs could influence how far people travel and how much they spend once they arrive.
Panama ranked among the 13 countries with the cleanest air in the world in IQAir’s latest annual study, becoming the only Central American nation on the list. The ranking highlights a positive environmental result even as global air quality worsened in many regions.
IMA will close its ferias, stores and distributors on Thursday and Friday for Holy Week, urging residents to buy needed products in advance. A feria will still take place on Wednesday, April 1, in several provinces.
Panama has arrested Joël Soudron, a 46-year-old Guadeloupe native wanted in France over a cocaine trafficking case involving shipping containers. The case highlights the country’s role in international anti-drug enforcement.