SINAPROC recorded 26,099 beachgoers and 21 water rescues during Easter Week in Panama. The agency urged the public to follow safety guidance and protect themselves at recreational areas.
Panama’s Environment Ministry is preparing for a UNESCO technical mission in mid-2026 amid concerns over the Puerto Barú project and its possible impact on Coiba. The review underscores the country’s effort to balance development with protection of a key conservation site.
Panama’s National Lottery has postponed the April 8 Miercolito draw due to Holy Week. The drawing will now take place on a new date announced by the institution.
Trump has threatened Iran’s power grid as Tehran warned of stronger strikes on Israel and Gulf nations unless a ceasefire is reached by Tuesday night. The exchange raises the risk of a wider Middle East war with global economic fallout.
President Trump said he expects diplomacy to eventually resolve the Iran war, even as no public breakthrough is visible. He also praised the rescue of U.S. aviators shot down on Friday.
Panama’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced the removal of concentrated material at the Cobre Panamá mine in Donoso, Colón. The move renews attention on one of the country’s most important and controversial industrial projects.
Isabella Kristina Núñez Cedeño of Las Tablas has entered Miss Universe Panama 2026, adding a new contender to the national pageant. Her candidacy also signals the opening of the path toward Miss Universe Panama 2027.
Russian strikes in southern Ukraine killed at least four people, highlighting the continued toll of the war on civilians. The attack adds to the conflict’s broader impact on global food, energy and shipping pressures.
Conservation efforts at Playa Venao have delivered notable progress for sea turtles in Panama, including the country’s first temperature logger data for the species. The project adds a scientific tool to local coastal protection work.
A Panama-linked cacao project is challenging the idea that dark chocolate must taste bitter, highlighting certified organic cacao and careful handling. The effort also reinforces Panama’s role in premium specialty agriculture.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance warned the public about false information linked to CEPANIM 2026. The ministry said the upcoming web form will resemble the one previously used for CEPADEM.
Panama is reusing treated wastewater to irrigate green areas and support cleaning work, advancing a more efficient use of public water resources. The step adds a sustainability tool to urban maintenance and resource management.
Much of Panama is under an alert for extreme solar radiation, with the strongest effects expected along the Pacific coast. The warning comes during one of the hottest times of the year, when midday sun can pose added risks.
The Panama Open 8 2026 frontenis tournament ended with new champions after a tight and exciting final at the Sociedad Española de Beneficencia in Panama City. The event highlighted Panama’s role as a host for international sports competition.
A Chiriquí cacao maker is arguing that high-quality dark chocolate should taste balanced, not bitter, when cacao is carefully grown and processed. The piece also highlights Panama’s growing place in the fine-flavor chocolate movement.
Panama’s National Police are investigating the killing of a man in Santa Ana after confirming surveillance footage captured the crime. The video evidence is expected to be central to identifying those responsible.
France and Germany are stepping up diplomacy as the Middle East conflict threatens the Strait of Hormuz and global energy supplies. The crisis could ripple into Panama through higher fuel and trade costs.
Playa Venao’s sea turtle conservation program says it has released more than 75,000 hatchlings and relocated over 20,000 eggs this season. The team is now expanding research on nesting conditions while pushing for stronger protection of the beach.
A fire broke out in La Boca beneath the Bridge of the Americas, injuring two people and affecting two tanker trucks. The blaze near fuel-related facilities prompted a response from firefighters in several districts.
Panama is preparing a resolution that would allow material to be removed from the shuttered Cobre Panama copper mine. The move highlights the ongoing importance of the site in the country’s economic and political debate.