Albrook station will open later this Sunday while Metro de Panamá performs maintenance work. The change could affect commuters and travelers using one of Panama City’s main transit hubs.
An El Niño forecast is raising concern about low water levels along the Panama Canal, where freshwater is essential for lock operations. The outlook highlights how climate patterns can affect one of Panama’s most important economic assets.
Police in Vacamonte seized more than 5,300 rounds of ammunition, five grenades and accessories during a coordinated operation with prosecutors. The discovery raises concerns about illegal weapons storage in Panamá Oeste.
The Ministry of Public Works will begin roadwork in Colón on April 13, including closures in 4 Altos and bridge construction. Drivers should prepare for delays and use alternate routes.
CSS graduated 122 doctors after they completed their internship, marking the first graduating class under its training program. The milestone adds newly trained physicians to Panama’s health system.
A CAIPI classroom in Panama is introducing programming concepts to children as young as 3 through play-based learning and guided challenges. The method reflects a growing push to modernize early education while keeping activities age-appropriate.
Panama’s women’s national team came from behind to beat Aruba 3-1 and remain perfect in Concacaf Group E qualifying. The team now faces Cuba in a decisive final group match next Friday.
ATTT carried out an operation in Panama Oeste after complaints of illegal fare increases. Drivers cited Bridge of the Americas restrictions, fewer passengers, and higher fuel costs.
China and Russia have voiced fresh support for Cuba as the United States increases pressure on Havana amid a deepening crisis. The move highlights intensifying great-power rivalry in the Western Hemisphere.
Alfredo Juncá is seeking re-election as a magistrate of Panama’s Electoral Tribunal, with the nomination period closing today. The National Assembly will handle the selection process for the key electoral post.
Panama’s ATTT has opened online registration for a fuel subsidy aimed at transport operators. Eligible applicants can submit their request through Panama Conecta.
US and Iranian delegations are set to meet in Islamabad in a bid to end six weeks of war. The talks could help lower regional tensions and stabilize global markets.
Gianmatteo Rousseau will race in the 2026 FIA Karting European Championship’s top category, facing nearly 95 drivers in a four-round contest. The Panamanian driver enters the event after a sixth-place finish in the FIA Karting World Championship and a top-10 European result in OKJ.
Panama’s Comptroller General’s Office denied interfering in the corruption probe against former Vice President Gabriel Carrizo, saying its presence at the prosecutor’s office was only to check on auditors being interviewed. The move drew criticism from lawyers and civic groups, who warned it could affect due process.
Panama Customs seized 1,400 boxes of suspected smuggled cigarettes in an operation tied to a new tracking mechanism. The driver of a van remains detained as authorities pursue the case.
A Panamanian civil society group criticized the Comptroller General’s Office and urged it not to obstruct high-profile investigations. The reaction adds to broader debate over transparency and institutional independence in Panama.
Panama’s Comptroller’s Office says Anel Flores visited the Public Ministry only to check on auditors who had been interviewed for more than eight hours. The institution denied any interference in prosecutorial proceedings.
An FSU delegation visited the Republic of Panama campus to strengthen partnerships and explore new opportunities for students. The trip highlights Panama’s role as a regional hub for international higher education.
Panama is working to ease tensions with China over port concessions as scrutiny grows around strategic infrastructure tied to trade and the Panama Canal. The issue highlights the country’s effort to balance investment, diplomacy, and control over key maritime assets.
Panama has opened online applications for its fuel subsidy program, allowing transport operators in several categories to register through Panamá Conecta. An official guide is available to help applicants complete the process correctly.