Panama Rice Producers Warn of Price Hike as Fuel Costs Rise
Panama’s rice producers warn that rising fuel costs could push rice prices up by 15 to 20 cents. They are proposing a price freeze to protect consumers.
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Panama’s rice producers warn that rising fuel costs could push rice prices up by 15 to 20 cents. They are proposing a price freeze to protect consumers.
Panama’s gasoline and diesel prices rose significantly, and new official fuel rates are due this week. The updated prices will stay in force until April 17.
Los Pueblitos will host Panama’s largest Festival de Diablos on April 18, bringing together more than 450 dancers in a daylong folkloric celebration. The event will feature multiple traditional groups, special guests from Colombia, and low-cost public admission.
The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Panamá has opened its April program with workshops, encounters, and convocations. A ceramics workshop with Estudio Radical is set for April 18 and is inspired by a current exhibition.
Panama’s Padel Association has launched its first official tournament, marking a key step in the sport’s growth and organization in the country. The event signals rising momentum for padel in Panama’s sports scene.
Panama is part of a regional spotlight on wildlife laundering, with concern centered on native species entering trade without clear legal backing. The issue highlights the pressure illegal markets place on the country’s biodiversity.
U.S. and Panamanian engineers jointly assessed the Bridge of the Americas, a vital crossing over the Panama Canal. The review highlights the bridge’s continued importance to traffic, commerce, and national connectivity.
Teachers in Kankintú are demanding safer bridge crossings after student Sergio Ábrego died when a creek swept him away as he headed home. The case has intensified calls for zarzos to protect children and families in rural Panama.
Panama’s athletes face a packed third day at the South American Youth Games, with boxing, football, futsal, wrestling and surfing on the schedule. The host nation enters Tuesday with two bronze medals and several key matchups ahead.
Panama’s neighborhoods are seeing a reshuffling of gang structures as older groups fade and new ones emerge, intensifying concern over rising homicides. The pattern has deepened worries about state presence and public safety in affected communities.
Panama has opened the IV South American Youth Games with a strong display of organization, culture and sporting ambition. The event also gives the country a chance to build its future in youth sports and strengthen its case for bigger regional competitions.
Chiriquí defeated Panamá Oeste 3-2 at Kenny Serracín Stadium to go up 2-0 in the semifinal series of the 2026 National Major Baseball Championship. Jeffer Patiño drove in the winning run in the sixth inning after strong work from Darío Agrazal and Gilberto Chu.
Heavy rains once again carried large volumes of trash through Panama City’s Matías Hernández River, highlighting the city’s recurring river pollution problem. Marea Verde will install a floating barrier there within two weeks as part of its wider cleanup effort.
Panama is intensifying efforts to save its iconic golden frog from extinction. The species has become a symbol of the country’s broader biodiversity crisis and conservation push.
Panama is expected to face intense heat, strong winds and isolated showers, while UV-B levels remain in the very high to extreme range nationwide. The conditions raise burn risks and make sun protection essential.
Panama is stepping up conservation efforts to save its iconic golden frog, a symbol of the country’s biodiversity and a species under serious threat. The amphibian’s survival has become a broader test of Panama’s wildlife protection efforts.
Colón edged Bocas del Toro 3-1 in the semifinal opener of the 2026 Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol Mayor, rallying in the ninth after a tense pitcher’s duel. Jorge Bishop drove in two runs as Colón took the early series lead.
The IEA says war-related disruptions tied to Iran could trigger a sharp drop in global oil demand as countries rush to stockpile fuel. The warning raises the risk of price swings that could ripple through Panama and the wider region.
Panama’s Bar Association has denounced irregular immigration practices, warning that they can harm applicants and weaken trust in the legal system. The concern highlights the importance of lawful and transparent immigration procedures in the country.
Panama and Argentina signed an agreement to boost trade and investment, reinforcing Panama’s push to serve as a regional business hub. The pact fits into broader efforts to expand economic ties across Latin America.