Residents of Santa Rita in Pacora say they have gone more than 30 days without water. Idaan linked the disruption to lower levels in the Cabra River during the dry season.
Mitradel awarded 47 scholarships to children at social risk through its Abrazos del Futuro program. The ministry says more than 2,000 scholarships will be distributed nationwide in the coming months.
Panama is carrying out a detailed structural inspection of the Bridge of the Americas after a fire damaged the area near the span. An official preliminary report is due Monday, April 13.
The Institute of Agricultural Marketing will hold agro-fairs across Panama on April 13 and 14. The events aim to bring farm products closer to consumers in multiple locations.
Rice producers in Chiriquí are warning that worsening climate conditions could reduce harvests and push rice prices up. The concern matters because rice is a staple across Panama and a key part of household spending.
Environment officials have intensified surveillance and training in Parque Nacional Héctor Gallego in Veraguas to stop iguana egg extraction and protect wildlife. The effort combines patrols and outreach to strengthen conservation in the protected area.
Panama will lead a diplomatic effort at the United Nations to present a Universal Declaration of the Rights of Nature. The initiative highlights the country’s push to place environmental protection at the center of global debate.
A taxi driver was killed in Nuevo Vigía, Colón, after several individuals stopped his vehicle and shot him multiple times. The killing adds to security concerns in one of Panama’s most violence-affected provinces.
The National Assembly has closed nominations for a new Electoral Tribunal magistrate, drawing 27 candidates from government, legal and institutional circles. The race is moving quickly as lawmakers face a tight deadline and clear political stakes.
Ismael Díaz and José Luis Rodríguez scored as Liga MX matchday 14 began, adding momentum to Panama’s group of players abroad. Panama also has a World Cup warm-up against Brazil set for May 31.
Panama’s first 2026 shrimp fishing season has opened after the annual closed period ended. The season will continue until midyear under ARAP oversight.
Israeli strikes killed at least 18 people in southern Lebanon on Saturday, raising the death toll from cross-border attacks and deepening fears of regional escalation. Lebanon says more than 2,000 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since March 2.
Seven people were injured in a bus and truck crash in Chepo and were rushed to Hospital Irma de Lourdes Tzanetatos after extraction work at the scene. The accident highlights ongoing road safety concerns along Panama’s busy eastern routes.
The Panama Convention Center in Panama City has been ranked among the top 50 convention centers in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026. The recognition strengthens Panama’s position as a regional meetings and events destination.
US naval ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz as mine-clearing operations continue, highlighting renewed tension around one of the world’s most important shipping lanes. The move comes amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad.
Pakistan has sent fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under a defence pact as Islamabad hosts talks linked to a fragile US-Iran ceasefire. The move underscores rising regional tension with potential knock-on effects for energy markets and global stability.
IFARHU is preparing to open document reception for the 2026 General Scholarship Contest for primary and secondary students in Panama. The program is expected to draw strong interest from families seeking education support.
Roberto Motta Alvarado, a prominent Panamanian business figure recognized for his contribution to economic development, has died. His legacy was tied to Panama’s private sector and its role in national growth.
Panama and Costa Rica reinforced their shared border security strategy with new surveillance tools, patrol vehicles and joint operations at Paso Canoas. The two governments say closer coordination will help combat narcotrafficking, trafficking and smuggling.
Panama’s Environment Ministry shut down a Marbella construction project after finding an illegal discharge into the Matasnillo River. Officials also ordered cleanup, removal of contaminants, and a sanction process.