Veraguas, Panama, is gaining attention as an affordable waterfront retirement destination with homes in the $250,000 to $330,000 range. Its coastal appeal and access to Panama City’s medical services add to its draw.
Panama City’s San Felipe Neri Market will relaunch its budget produce bags on April 15, offering fresh food bundles starting at B/.3.00. The promotion aims to support household savings while backing local vendors and producers.
A Panama National Police officer died after a shooting in El Chorrillo, Panama City, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the capital. The incident underscores the risks faced by officers in densely populated urban neighborhoods.
An Amber Alert has been issued in Colón for a 17-year-old student who remains missing after leaving to visit a friend in Los Lagos. Authorities are searching for his whereabouts.
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.
The popular “Puercas del Neri” are back, and buyers now need to register online to reserve their legume bags. The system adds a digital step to a product that remains in high demand.
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.
Employees were evacuated from two Ministry of Health buildings after a strong gas odor was reported. Health Minister Fernando Boyd Galindo said no leak had been confirmed as firefighters investigated.
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.