Day: April 5, 2026

IFARHU is moving forward with a gradual ACH payment rollout for PASE-U as part of a modernization plan. The change updates how student aid is delivered across Panama.

Panama’s Holy Week travel surge has been marked by two deaths, an ongoing search for a missing French tourist, and heavy emergency and security operations nationwide. Authorities have logged more than 43,000 movements and over 5,500 beachgoers across the country.

Police found felled trees and processed timber during a perimeter inspection in Volcán Barú National Park. The operation was aimed at identifying possible routes used to remove forest resources from the protected area.

Authorities in Panama reported the escape of three adolescents from a private shelter, and one of them has already been located. The case highlights the challenges of protecting minors in residential care facilities.

A steady stream of passengers filled the Santiago terminal as Holy Week ended in Panama, with travelers waiting calmly despite long lines. The return movement reflected the usual rush back to work and weekday routines.

Partial closures on the Pan-American Highway will continue from April 6 through May 5 as Panama’s Ministry of Public Works advances the Corredor de las Playas expansion. One lane per direction will remain open while crews work across the El Espino–Sajalices and Campana sections.

Santiago celebrated Easter Sunday with the traditional Carrera de los Santos, followed by a procession around the park that closed the day’s liturgical activities. The observance reflects the city’s strong religious traditions during Holy Week.

More than 50 inmates in Panama received Baptism, Confirmation, and First Communion during an Easter celebration inside a correctional setting. The religious event highlighted prison ministry and the symbolism of renewal tied to Holy Week.

Marco Rubio accused China of detaining dozens of Panama-flagged cargo ships, adding to rising U.S.-China tensions involving Panama’s maritime role. The dispute highlights how the country’s shipping registry and canal remain tied to global geopolitical pressure.

A bus driver in Chiriquí was detained after a breathalyzer test showed he was intoxicated while carrying 30 passengers. The case highlights the risks drunk driving poses to public transport safety.

Michael Amir Murillo eased injury concerns after leaving Beşiktaş’s match against Fenerbahçe with a blow, saying there was no fracture. The Panama defender had initially sparked alarm after reports of a possible cheekbone injury.

Unión Coclé and Club Atlético Independiente drew attention through an LPF live broadcast promotion on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and TVMAX Panamá. The matchup underscores the growing reach of Panama’s domestic football coverage.

Ukraine and Syria have agreed to cooperate on security after talks in Damascus, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The move signals Kyiv’s continued push to expand its diplomatic network beyond Europe.

Archaeologists in Panama have uncovered an ancient tomb containing gold, jewelry, and pre-Hispanic skeletons. The find adds important evidence about burial customs and social life in the country’s ancient past.

Authorities activated a lane reversal on the Inter-American Highway to relieve heavy congestion caused by the return of thousands of vehicles. Drivers were told to stay patient, obey signs, and follow officers’ instructions.

Hamas’s armed wing says it will not discuss disarmament until Israel fully implements the first phase of the ceasefire. The stance highlights how fragile negotiations remain as fighting and diplomacy continue in parallel.

IFARHU is reviewing where to receive documents for the 2026 General Scholarship Contest as applicants are required to include a bank certification. The move adds an important step for students preparing to apply.

The PRD has elevated Edward Mosley Ibarra and Francisco Vigil to senior party posts despite their central roles in Panama’s parallel decentralization scandal. The move comes as related corruption cases continue to advance against local officials linked to the scheme.

Dozens of migrants are missing and at least two have died after a boat capsized off the coast of Libya, highlighting the deadly Central Mediterranean crossing. The disaster adds to mounting concerns over irregular migration and maritime safety.

A wheat cargo ship sank in the Sea of Azov after a Ukrainian drone attack, killing one crew member and leaving two missing. The strike adds to worries over shipping security and global grain supplies.