Ángela Russo has been sworn in as Panama’s new Defensora del Pueblo and will formally take office next Thursday. She plans to meet first with outgoing ombudsperson Eduardo Leblanc before beginning her term.
Authorities arrested a suspect in connection with the August 2025 killing of a Panama Fire Department member in Herrera, La Chorrera. The case has renewed attention on security and justice in Panamá Oeste.
Panama’s Bar Association has warned about unqualified people handling migration procedures and urged sanctions against unauthorized practice. The complaint highlights growing concern over professional oversight in a sensitive legal area.
The Chilibre water treatment plant is operating at 90% after an electrical failure cut output to 50%, with Idaan and the ACP working to restore full service. Residents are being urged to use water moderately while repairs continue.
Panama City will host a major OAS telecommunications meeting from April 20 to 24, bringing regional regulators and specialists together to discuss broadband, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion. The event underscores Panama’s role as a regional telecom hub.
Panama will host the South American Youth Games in 2026, bringing a major regional youth sports event to the country. The tournament is expected to highlight Panama’s facilities and strengthen its profile in international athletics.
Panama remains in neutral climate conditions, with no El Niño yet in place. Forecasters see a 60% chance of El Niño developing by midyear.
Panama City’s San Felipe Neri Market will host a special early morning sale on April 15 with prices ranging from $3 to $8. The municipality says the event is meant to improve access to affordable food and support local producers.
Panama’s Executive Branch vetoed a bill to create a judicial circuit in Panama Oeste, citing the proposal’s significant impact on the justice system. The decision leaves the province’s current court structure unchanged for now.
A super typhoon is closing in on remote U.S. islands in the Pacific, with Guam already taking heavy rain and strong wind gusts. The storm could bring flooding, outages and dangerous surf.
Panama’s National Bar Association is warning about unauthorized people handling immigration legal work, saying the practice puts clients and legal security at risk. It is calling for stronger controls and sanctions.
Brazil’s former intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem has been detained by US immigration authorities after reportedly fleeing the country following a conviction tied to a coup plot. The case adds another international layer to Brazil’s post-election accountability drive.
Panama and Costa Rica have strengthened border security cooperation as both governments focus on coordination, migration control, and cross-border enforcement. The move highlights the importance of their shared frontier for regional stability.
Peru’s election was extended into a second day after ballot delivery failures prevented some voting centers from opening on time. The disruption adds pressure in a country already marked by deep political instability.
Colombia is preparing to cull up to 80 feral hippos descended from animals brought in by Pablo Escobar. The plan reflects years of struggle to contain an invasive species that has become both a tourist attraction and an ecological threat.
Villa Zaita interchange has opened in Panama Norte to connect bus routes with the Panama Metro station, benefiting more than 42,000 users. The project aims to improve transfers and support daily commuter flow.
Panama’s Episcopal Conference defended Pope Leo XIV’s peace calls, backing his appeal to end wars amid renewed international tension. The statement positions the Church in Panama as a supporter of dialogue and restraint.
Ángela Russo was sworn in at the National Assembly as Panama’s defensor del Pueblo for the 2026-2031 term. The former Supreme Court justice now leads the country’s human rights ombudsman office.
A 15-year-old died Sunday after being swept away by a strong current in Coronte, Kankintú, in the Ngäbe Buglé comarca. The tragedy highlights the dangers of fast-moving river water in rural Panama.
A 15-year-old boy died in Ngäbe-Buglé after a swollen river, fueled by heavy rains, swept him away during an attempted crossing. The tragedy highlights the severe dangers of flash flooding in rural Panama.