Panama’s Expanded Immunization Program has advanced the delivery of influenza vaccines ahead of the Las Américas vaccination campaign. The rollout has been divided into four shipments.
Coclé and Bocas del Toro meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. in Mayor Baseball Championship action, with live coverage on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and TVMAX Panamá YouTube. The matchup adds another chapter to Panama’s top national baseball tournament.
A tanker truck explosion caused a large blast and smoke at Panama’s Bridge of the Americas, one of the capital’s key transport links. CCTV footage captured the incident near the Panama Canal corridor.
The University of Panama is updating agricultural education with a specialized laboratory aimed at strengthening technology-based training. The initiative supports more practical preparation for students entering Panama’s agricultural sector.
A verbal clash between deputies Ernesto Cedeño and Jairo Salazar broke out during the Public Works minister’s appearance before the National Assembly’s Commerce Commission. The exchange added tension to an oversight hearing in Panama’s legislature.
Panama has advanced the delivery of 1.2 million influenza vaccines for the Las Américas campaign, split into four shipments. The rollout supports the country’s seasonal push to expand protection against flu.
Two people died in Chiriquí during the Easter holiday weekend, including a 61-year-old man in Alanje and a traffic victim in Las Lomas. The fatalities highlighted the road safety risks that come with heavy holiday travel.
An old residence collapsed in Chame after the owner had moved out a month earlier, avoiding injuries. The incident highlights the risks posed by aging and unattended structures in Panama Oeste.
Panama’s Ministry of Health treated 9,277 people during Holy Week across 137 facilities, fewer than the 11,000 seen in the same period last year. The figures highlight the demand placed on the public health system during major holiday periods.
Panama’s National Assembly has received the list of candidates for Defensor del Pueblo, advancing the selection process for the country’s human rights ombudsman. Lawmakers are also weighing whether to narrow the field to a short list before the final vote.
Panama City will celebrate Festi Harpía 2026 at Parque Summit, with games and activities planned for all ages. The event is set to turn the capital’s well-known park into a family-friendly gathering space.
A fuel tanker exploded near a bridge by the Panama Canal, injuring several people and leaving one person missing. Video showed flames rising above the roadway as drivers fled the scene.
Panama is among about 40 countries that agreed to consider sanctions on Iran if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and to oppose tolls on ships using the passage. The move reflects growing concern over one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints.
Panama’s Ministry of Commerce and Industries is preparing a resolution to authorize the removal of concentrated material from the Cobre Panamá mine in Donoso, Colón. The move follows technical reviews and environmental concerns tied to the site.
Rescue crews are searching damaged homes in Iran after US-Israeli strikes hit residential areas, escalating tensions in an already volatile conflict. The attack raises fresh concerns about civilian harm and wider regional fallout.
Aplafa is offering vasectomies in Panama for men over 18 who meet health requirements, with the option to pay in installments. The service aims to make permanent male contraception more accessible.
Panama lawmakers are considering a bill that would raise pensions for retirees and pensioners who receive less than $600 a month. The proposal is now headed to a second debate in the National Assembly.
Panama’s security minister said the country has recorded 10 fewer homicides than in 2025, with none of the killings occurring in Semana Santa coverage zones. The comments highlight the role of holiday security operations in public safety planning.
IFARHU has told students preselected in the General Scholarship Contest 2026 to submit a bank certification as part of the document delivery process. The requirement is a key step for those seeking education support through Panama’s scholarship system.
Panama is working to clear a path for copper production at First Quantum’s Cobre Panamá mine, a key project with major economic stakes. Any restart could affect exports, investor confidence and the country’s mining policy.