The University of Panama is entering a rectoral election amid student complaints about crumbling infrastructure, broken bathrooms, and weak accountability. Candidates will campaign from May 29 to June 29 ahead of a July 1 vote that could shape the university’s direction for years.
Panama’s ATTT will require ride-hailing platforms to register under new rules that create operating certificates, vehicle standards and closer state oversight. The decree has drawn support from taxi leaders and criticism from some political figures.
Panama’s magistrates continue to receive 100 gallons of free gasoline a month under the Judicial Code, even as fuel prices rise across the country. The benefit has drawn attention amid government efforts to control spending and cushion transport costs.
Panamanian judges are reviewing a challenge in the Marisol Barría homicide case after new doubts surfaced over whether the body found in 1997 was the victim’s. The family says it is willing to undergo DNA testing to help confirm the remains’ identity.
Panama’s debate over official perks is sharpening as critics denounce fuel allowances, tax exemptions, and high salaries for lawmakers and judges. The controversy underscores wider concerns about inequality and how public money is shared.
Al-Noor, a UNRWA centre in Gaza, is helping blind and visually impaired children continue their education amid war and displacement. The centre has become a rare source of stability in a collapsing humanitarian environment.
Digital delivery work in Panama is drawing closer scrutiny as couriers face algorithmic control, unstable pay, and no clear labor protections. The debate is now centered on whether platform riders should be treated as employees or independent contractors.
Repeated failures at the Chilibre plant have exposed Panama City’s heavy dependence on a single water source. The outages have affected more than 1.5 million people and renewed calls for a more resilient system.
A Panamanian university student has created a nutritious porridge aimed at fighting malnutrition while promoting local resources and sustainability. The project highlights the role of food engineering in solving community health challenges.
Luis “Lucho” Moreno Tejeira is being remembered in Panama as a civic leader, banker, and public servant whose life blended resilience, discipline, and service. His legacy spans education, business, diplomacy, and Rotary work.
Panama’s women’s national team beat Cuba 3-0 in Penonomé to complete a perfect qualifying round and advance to the Concacaf W Championship. The result keeps Panama on track in the race for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
A political column says a 37-vote bloc has become the key force shaping Panama’s Assembly and the Mulino administration’s legislative strategy. It also argues that shifting party alliances are weakening traditional opposition lines.
Panama’s Institutional Protection Service launched the “Escudo Negro” operation with more than 350 personnel in Casco Antiguo and the Cinta Costera. The security push targets crime prevention in two of Panama City’s busiest public areas.
A proposal to return government offices to central Colón is being framed as a low-cost way to boost foot traffic, commerce and safety. The idea also includes reusing abandoned buildings to bring life back to the city center.
In Panama, the IPHE is emerging as a vital support system for children with autism and the mothers who care for them. Its work highlights the need for stronger inclusion, training and resources across schools and communities.
Private health care in Panama is facing growing criticism as doctors warn that general practitioners are being underpaid and pushed into precarious labor conditions. The debate also raises questions about certification demands, market saturation, and the future of medical care.
Jaime Barroso’s election as magistrate of Panama’s Electoral Tribunal has sparked pressure inside the Vamos Coalition after three deputies broke ranks. The dispute is now drawing attention to party discipline and the political weight of the appointment.
Panama industrial leaders are raising concerns about the effects of higher global fuel prices on production, transport, and operating costs. The pressure could ripple through supply chains and influence prices across the economy.
Panama is working to recover the marañón, a fruit deeply tied to rural traditions and family memories, after years of decline linked to fungal disease. Institutions are testing pruning, resistant plants and new genetic material to restore production.
Transport operators and fishermen in Panama are seeking clearer government guidance on how the fuel subsidy is being applied. The uncertainty is creating concern in two sectors that rely heavily on fuel to operate.
