Colón and Bocas del Toro open their Mayor Baseball 2026 semifinal series on Sunday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m. Fans can watch live on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ’s YouTube channel.
Pope Leo XIV condemned the “delusion of omnipotence” he says is driving the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and called on leaders to negotiate peace. His remarks add moral pressure as fears grow of a broader regional conflict.
Panama’s National Lottery will hold its Sunday drawing on April 12, 2026, with results available online and on television. The weekly draw remains a familiar fixture for players across the country.
Roberto Motta Alvarado, a Panamanian businessman and civic figure linked to major companies and institutions, died on April 11 at age 86. His funeral is scheduled for Monday at the Parroquia de San Lucas.
The Villa Zaita interchange has opened to improve connections between Panama City’s metro and MiBus services. The bus routes involved will keep their established stop at Villa Zaita station.
Police dismantled a clandestine bunker in La Chorrera and seized weapons and drugs, with detainees and evidence turned over to authorities. The operation highlights ongoing efforts against crime in Panama Oeste.
Ángela Russo has been elected to lead Panama’s Defensoría del Pueblo, an office with a $7.2 million budget and 254 employees. Her arrival revives debate over the institution’s cost, effectiveness, and role in protecting citizens’ rights.
Heavy rain exposed a large buildup of trash at the mouth of the Matías Hernández River, underscoring Panama City’s ongoing waste and drainage problems. The debris showed how litter from urban areas can end up in waterways after storms.
Police in Vacamonte, West Panama, seized 5,330 rounds of high-caliber ammunition, five grenades and other accessories during a coordinated search with prosecutors. The find highlights ongoing efforts to remove weapons and explosives from circulation.
Panama’s Legislative Education Committee is preparing to present a school reform proposal in the coming days. The plan seeks to update an education system whose legal framework has not seen a comprehensive overhaul in more than 80 years.
CEPANIM has announced an official payment date and appointment system for refunding moratorium interest tied to withheld thirteenth-month payments between 1983 and 2017. The move opens a formal process for affected workers in Panama.
Panama will host the South American Youth Games from April 12 to 25, with free tickets, special MiBus routes and competition spread across multiple venues. The opening ceremony begins at 6:00 p.m. at Estadio Rommel Fernández and will stream on YouTube.
Panama’s National Assembly has received 27 nominations for a magistrate seat at the Electoral Tribunal, with the files now moving to the Credentials Committee. The appointment is significant because the tribunal oversees the country’s elections and voter administration.
Panama’s rising cost of living is putting pressure on households, even as broader economic indicators remain positive. The growing gap between wages and everyday expenses is fueling public frustration.
A Panama commentary says corruption, weak justice, and impunity are holding back social and economic progress. It argues that better accountability is essential to restore trust and strengthen the state.
Seven people were injured when a bus and a truck crashed on the road to Chepo in eastern Panama. The most serious cases were taken to Hospital Irma Lourdes Tzanetatos, while minor injuries were sent to Chepo Regional Hospital.
Seven people were injured when a Chepo–Panama bus collided with a water truck in eastern Panama, and firefighters used hydraulic tools to free a trapped driver. The crash adds to growing concern over serious road accidents in Panama East.
British authorities seized nearly five tons of cocaine hidden in banana boxes inside a container that had departed Panama and was bound for the Netherlands. The case highlights Panama’s continued exposure to drug-trafficking networks using commercial shipping routes.
Ukraine says Russian drone strikes continued after a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire began, quickly undermining the brief truce. The episode highlights the fragility of any pause in a war that continues to reverberate globally.
Panama and Costa Rica have signed a new rail agreement aimed at boosting cross-border connectivity and strengthening regional transport ties in Central America.