Four Suspects Steal Cash From Penonomé City Treasury
Four criminals stole money from the Penonomé mayor’s office treasury in Coclé. The treasurer was left stable and no physical struggle occurred during the robbery.
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Four criminals stole money from the Penonomé mayor’s office treasury in Coclé. The treasurer was left stable and no physical struggle occurred during the robbery.
Classes have resumed at 16 schools in northern Veraguas after river levels dropped enough to make travel safe for teachers and students. The reopening restores schooling in a region where weather and waterways can quickly disrupt daily life.
Chiriquí and Panamá Oeste met in Game 4 of the Major Baseball 2026 semifinals, with live coverage on TVMAX, TVN Pass and YouTube. The matchup added more pressure to a key postseason series in Panama’s top baseball competition.
Panama earned two bronze medals at the South American Youth Games through Shakti Martínez in surfing and Ashley Cerrud in boxing. The women’s U-17 football team also fell 3-2 to Paraguay and will next face Colombia for third place.
Chiriquí and Panamá Oeste meet in Game 4 of the semifinal stage of Panama’s 83rd National Baseball Championship. The game is being shown live on TVMAX, TVN Pass and TVMAX PANAMÁ on YouTube.
Ángela Russo has taken office as Panama’s new Ombudsperson, pledging an open-door approach at the Defensoría del Pueblo. Her leadership begins amid close attention to the institution’s role in defending human rights.
MiAmbiente fined a company $10,000 for pollution in the Matasnillo River and urged businesses to eliminate contamination at its source. The case highlights Panama’s broader push to protect urban waterways.
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works will install 28 real-time sensors on the Bridge of the Americas as heavy-vehicle restrictions stay in effect. The bridge remains limited to vehicles weighing no more than 10 tons.
IFARHU will begin receiving documents for the 2026 General Scholarship Competition on April 20, including the required Socioeconomic Affidavit. The opening marks the start of a key application step for students seeking educational aid in Panama.
Israel has agreed to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon as the United States pushes for broader talks between Israeli and Lebanese leaders. The truce could open the door to a larger peace deal, though Hezbollah has not yet said whether it will comply.
Panama’s Budget Committee approved a $30 million transfer to fund the fuel subsidy program through the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The move keeps a key relief measure in place for consumers and businesses affected by fuel costs.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a U.S.-announced ceasefire, but its success hinges on whether Hezbollah complies. The deal could ease regional tensions if it holds.
Expo Vivienda Capac 2026 opened in Panama City with more than 300 housing projects and a focus on mortgage access, buyer demand, and sector recovery. Organizers expect the fair to drive thousands of visits and millions in home financing transactions.
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has taken effect, temporarily pausing a tense border conflict with wider regional implications. The truce could ease pressure along the frontier, but long-term stability remains uncertain.
Panama will host a regional debate on the future of higher education, putting the country at the center of an important policy discussion. The event highlights growing pressure on universities to adapt to economic, social, and technological change.
Panama won a bronze medal in surfing at the 2026 South American Youth Games, giving the host nation an early podium result. The finish adds momentum to Panama’s campaign as the regional event continues.
Panama has issued new rules for digital platform transport, giving the ATTT responsibility for regulation, control, oversight, and registration. The move brings ride-hailing services under a clearer official framework.
Panama’s National Assembly approved a bill to protect the right to education for hospitalized children. The measure seeks to keep students connected to learning during medical treatment.
The Apostolic Vicariate of Darién suspended a priest from ministry, with Monsignor Pedro Joaquín Hernández Cantero citing Canon 1341 of the Code of Canon Law. The decision highlights the role of church discipline in one of Panama’s most remote provinces.
Panama’s women wrestlers won gold at the IV South American Youth Games, marking a strong international result for the country’s youth sports program. The achievement boosts Panama’s profile in regional wrestling competition.
