Tu Carrera 2026 is back in Panama with a wider focus on emerging careers and labor-market trends. The fair aims to help young people choose professions with greater confidence and foresight.
Panama’s foreign minister urged that the Strait of Hormuz remain open and free from geopolitical pressure, warning that disruptions are driving up global energy costs. He also defended Panama’s sovereignty amid increased inspections of Panamanian-flagged ships in China.
Intense rains have caused flooding, landslides and road disruptions in the Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca and northern Veraguas, affecting at least 14 communities. Crews are monitoring swollen rivers and clearing blocked access routes.
Daniel Barrios’ family is demanding DNA testing after a body was found in Veracruz five days after his disappearance in La Chorrera. Relatives say the condition of the remains raises questions and want confirmation as soon as possible.
Three people were arrested in connection with the killing of a sergeant in El Chorrillo. The detainees are expected to face a custody hearing before homicide prosecutors.
IFARHU has set the 2026 scholarship payouts for university students through its General Scholarship Contest. The program remains one of Panama’s key higher education support tools.
Panama’s commerce minister said Cobre Panamá has not been reopened, even as the government allows processing of exposed material to reduce environmental risk. The move has drawn questions in the National Assembly over legality, transparency and the role of Minera Panamá.
Alan Ritchson shared his reaction to Panama’s tropical heat on social media, prompting thousands of comments and reactions from followers. His posts offered a celebrity glimpse into one of the country’s best-known traits: its intense warm climate.
Fishermen in Herrera say rising fuel costs are putting their livelihoods at risk as they wait for subsidized fuel purchases to be enabled. The sector says the situation has become unsustainable.
Classes remain suspended in parts of Bocas del Toro and Veraguas as heavy rain continues to threaten school routes and community access. In northern Veraguas, swollen rivers have also damaged homes and swept away livestock.
Panama is hosting the 2026 South American Games, bringing more than 2,000 athletes from across the continent to compete. The event gives the country a major regional spotlight in international sports.
Panama’s National Assembly has launched the review of 27 candidates for a new Electoral Tribunal magistrate, with interviews and document checks due in the coming days. Lawmakers face a tight deadline before the legislative session ends on April 30.
The renewal tender for Plaza 5 de Mayo in Panama City has been suspended after a bidder challenged the recommendation to award the $7 million contract. The complaint questions the winning proposal’s pricing and compliance with tender requirements.
Bocas del Toro held a lionfish capture competition with technical support from the Aquatic Resources Authority to help protect marine ecosystems. The effort highlights ongoing community action against an invasive species that threatens reef health in Panama.
Metro users in Panama are calling for more order at train access points as crowding affects daily travel. Older adults and mothers with babies are among the passengers most impacted.
Workers at Panama’s Ministry of Health building in Panama City were evacuated after a gas-like odor was reported. Firefighters inspected the site and ruled out the presence of gas.
A National Police sergeant died after an armed confrontation in El Chorrillo, Panama City, and police later captured a suspect known as “Yamir.” Another officer was injured in the same incident.
The LPF has opened an integrity review after a disputed penalty in Plaza Amador’s 1-1 draw with Alianza FC sparked comments from coach Jair Palacios. The case has been sent to the federation’s disciplinary process and both sides are being called to provide statements.
Farruko performed at the opening ceremony of the South American Youth Games Panama 2026 at Rommel Fernández Stadium on April 12. The event brought together music, parades, and sports symbolism before thousands of spectators.
The Panama National Police has enabled the withdrawal process for retirees to claim their antiquity bonus. The benefit applies to former officers eligible for the service-based payment.
