Surgeons from the U.S. Southern Command supported medical procedures at Hospital San Miguel Arcángel in San Miguelito as part of the mission Juntos por la Salud.
Telemetro profiles Colón-born entrepreneur Lilia Liu, highlighting her multidisciplinary career and role as a prominent voice in Panama’s digital transformation and as an example for women in business.
The Office of the First Lady and Bingos Nacionales launched Mega Bingo Mundial TV 2026, offering three World Cup trips, a house and a vehicle; cards cost 5 balboas.
CSS and Minsa have launched a joint call to hire 77 medical specialists to strengthen health services in Panama’s interior, open to both Panamanian and foreign physicians.
La Puerca del Neri, a fair organized by local producers and the Alcaldía de Panamá, sold affordable bags of fruits and vegetables in Panama City, boosting access to fresh produce and supporting local sellers.
Video surveillance will be a key component of security planning for the March 19 cabalgata in David, Chiriquí, supporting crowd monitoring, traffic control and incident response.
Patients report delays and appointment difficulties at Policlínica J.J. Vallarino as authorities acknowledge demand has surpassed the clinic’s capacity, highlighting strain on local services.
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works met with Río Abajo merchants and announced a postponement of planned evictions tied to the Vía España expansion, presenting proposed adjustments for the area.
Fishermen in Coclé say recent fuel price increases will raise operating costs, potentially forcing fewer trips, higher consumer prices, and strained fishing incomes.
Cobre Panamá organized community cleaning days in Donoso and La Pintada while promoting new employment, coordinating the efforts with local authorities, the company said.
Panama’s National Energy Secretariat announced a significant gasoline price increase of roughly 30 cents in a Friday update, listing new prices for Panama and Colón and mentioning 95-octane fuel.
The AAUD confirmed that one of its sanitation workers died and another was struck after being hit by a bus described as a ‘diablo verde,’ Telemetro reported. The authority expressed sorrow and the incident raises safety concerns for street crews.
An investor has filed a $140 million ICSID arbitration claim against Panama after authorities cancelled a power-plant licence, EIN Presswire reported on March 19, 2026.
Authorities say a wildfire in Reserva Forestal La Yeguada has been controlled after burning up to 350 hectares. MiAmbiente, the fire corps and Senan issued a joint report Wednesday.
OneFootball reports Panama will meet Mexico in a Women’s U-17 Qualifiers match — a key test for Panama’s youth program and an important measuring point for emerging players.
Parque Omar was temporarily closed after Africanized bees were found on the grounds. The closure is a precaution to protect visitors; officials will assess and address the situation.
Iran launched strikes on energy sites in Qatar and Saudi Arabia after reported Israeli attacks on Iran’s South Pars gasfield and naval assets; Saudi Arabia says trust is gone.
The Panama Canal Authority announced maintenance work at the Mendoza water treatment plant, calling the interventions indispensable to ensure safe, continuous long-term operation.
Qatar expelled Iran’s military and security attaches after Iranian missiles caused “extensive damage” to Ras Laffan, an LNG facility, Al Jazeera reported.
Funerals are being held in Kabul after a Pakistani air strike hit a drug rehabilitation centre, killing and wounding people inside the facility and prompting concern over civilian safety.