Firefighters responded to a blaze in La Boca near the Las Américas Bridge after reports of several explosions. The incident occurred in a strategic Panama City area close to the Panama Canal entrance.
IFARHU has reminded families that some students must validate their enrollment to receive the first PASE-U 2026 payment. The step is key to avoiding delays in the school support program.
Panama’s 2025 reform makes Social Security registration and contributions mandatory for independent workers, with set rates for pensions and health coverage. The rules also define deadlines, documents, and penalties for late compliance.
Minneapolis released security footage of a January ICE-related confrontation that ended in a non-fatal shooting and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration tactics. The case has added pressure to a politically charged debate with implications for migrants across the Americas.
Las Tablas now has its own Miss Universe Panama franchise, with Isabella Kristina Núñez Cedeño named as the town’s official 2026 candidate. The move spotlights the region’s carnival heritage and cultural influence.
Panama is leaning more heavily on virtual peer support and hybrid community spaces as residents cope with relocation stress and social isolation. Online networks are becoming an important part of the country’s evolving mental health landscape.
Seven candidates have advanced to Panama’s full National Assembly in the race to name the country’s next ombudsman. The Pleno will now cast the final vote after Leblanc, Russo and Correa were eliminated.
Panama is facing several days of extreme solar radiation and dangerous heat, with UV-B levels expected to reach hazardous levels through April 9. Officials are urging people to limit sun exposure, stay hydrated, and take precautions outdoors.
Panama has approved a decree allowing mineral material to be sold or exported when needed to reduce risk. The measure creates a legal tool for managing hazardous material under safety-driven conditions.
Protesters gathered outside the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv to demand an end to the wars involving Iran and Lebanon. The demonstration reflects rising alarm over a widening regional conflict with global economic consequences.
A fuel tanker explosion near the Panama Canal bridge sparked a major fire and injured several people. The incident raised immediate safety concerns in a critical transport area.
Panama is moving to let First Quantum remove ore from the closed Cobre Panama mine, a development that could shape the future of the country’s mining sector. The decision comes as the government balances economic, regulatory, and political pressures tied to the shutdown.
The Panama National Lottery held its Sunday draw on April 6, 2026, and players checked the full results after the official drawing. The weekly lottery remains a major fixture for participants across Panama.
Raheen Cuello made his official debut for Alajuelense in Costa Rica, becoming one of the youngest Panamanians ever to play in the league. The 19-year-old winger came on against Guadalupe FC as Óscar Ramírez praised his attacking potential.
Panama has authorized the issuance of up to $50 million in zero-coupon Treasury bills with a 12-month maturity. The short-term financing tool is designed as a discount instrument that repays at face value at maturity.
Panama City has signed an agreement to reuse treated water for municipal irrigation and other public uses, in a move aimed at improving sustainability and water management. Officials expect the program to save more than 1.5 million gallons each dry season.
Panama is preparing to let First Quantum remove ore from the closed Cobre Panamá mine, a move that affects the country’s biggest mining project. The decision signals practical management of the site while the broader dispute over its future continues.
Panama is under a weather watch for extreme UV radiation and temperatures that could reach 37°C. The alert highlights health risks from heat exposure and sun intensity.
Several people were injured and one person is missing after fuel tankers exploded near the Bridge of the Americas in Panama City. The blast sparked a major fire near a key route by the Panama Canal.
Panama is moving toward authorizing First Quantum to extract and ship material from the shuttered Cobre Panama mine. The decision could mark a major step toward restarting activity at one of the country’s most important mining projects.