Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi visited Mercado El Cruce to meet with microentrepreneurs and hear their concerns about market organization, growth and formalization. He reaffirmed City Hall’s support for small businesses through closer, on-the-ground engagement.
A court ordered provisional detention for two people accused in the killing of National Police officer Elvis Espinosa in El Chorrillo. The case involves aggravated intentional homicide and criminal association charges.
Transport operators in Azuero welcomed the government’s fuel subsidy as a helpful measure for easing operating costs. The decision is especially significant in a region where road transport is essential for daily mobility and local commerce.
U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee amid a war with Iran, highlighting rising concern in Washington. The hearing comes as the conflict threatens global stability and could affect energy and shipping costs worldwide.
Panama’s Aeronaval Units seized 1,897 suspected drug packages in Colón after inspecting containers aboard a merchant ship anchored in Bahía Limón. The cargo was traced to a route from Ecuador to Belgium.
Restaurants in Panama are reporting a steep drop in delivery orders after PedidosYa-affiliated motorcyclists began a work stoppage over pay and conditions. The disruption has affected merchants and customers across the platform’s large network in the country.
CONEP president Gabriel Diez said Panama’s fuel subsidy should be monitored so it helps prevent higher prices for consumer goods. The business sector sees oversight as key to making sure the benefit reaches transport workers and supports the supply chain.
Antai has opened 10 ex officio investigations into municipalities that are not complying with public information disclosure rules. The agency says transparency is a legal duty under Panama’s access-to-information law.
Pitch, Hit & Run is returning to Panama with MLB support and will reach more than 4,000 children. The youth baseball program is designed to build skills, confidence, and interest in the sport.
Residents of Villa Mireya in Capira are alarmed after Africanized bees caused incidents involving a six-month-old baby and several dogs. The community is now worried about the safety of families and pets.
Panama National Police dismantled a vehicle theft ring operating in the metropolitan area. The operation is part of broader efforts to curb property crime in the capital region.
Italian Chambers of Commerce met in Panama to refine regional investment plans and deepen trade ties with Latin American markets. The summit highlighted Panama’s role as a strategic hub for cross-border business cooperation.
Preselected students for IFARHU’s 2026 General Scholarship Contest must verify where and when to submit their documents, including the Socioeconomic Sworn Declaration. The step is key to completing the scholarship process.
Panama’s Government Commission advanced a proposal to bar plea agreements in femicide cases and another targeting adults who push minors into crime. Both measures now move deeper into the legislative process.
Residents of Penonomé are voicing frustration over the removal of guayacán trees along the Inter-American Highway. The trees are especially missed during their flowering season, when they are at their most distinctive.
Panama’s tax authority suspended legal and administrative deadlines for taxpayers from April 15 through April 17, with terms resuming on April 20. The move affects compliance timing and other procedural obligations.
Naturgy will carry out planned electricity interruptions in Panama and several provinces through April 19 for maintenance work. The outages are expected to affect homes and businesses across affected areas.
A pregnant woman in Ngäbe-Buglé was evacuated by Senan after labor complications and taken to Rambala before being transferred by ambulance. The operation underscores the importance of emergency transport in remote parts of Panama.
A judge ordered preventive detention for two men charged in the killing of National Police sergeant Elvis Espinosa in El Chorrillo. Prosecutors say witnesses linked the suspects to armed shots fired near a soccer field in Panama City.
Transport drivers in Azuero and Chiriquí welcomed a new fuel subsidy as a financial relief, but the rollout was slowed by platform problems and long lines. Operators said the benefit helps, though it remains limited.