Panama’s government has launched its first Cybersecurity Operations Center to monitor state networks in real time amid a rise in cyberattacks. The new unit adds to recent investments in tools designed to detect threats before they spread.
More than 250 dancers gathered at Mi Pueblito to celebrate Panama’s devil dance traditions, including Diablos Congo, Espejo, de Pañuelos and Sucios. The event highlighted the cultural diversity and lasting importance of these folkloric expressions.
Banco Davivienda is expanding its mortgage strategy in Panama with competitive rates and cost-saving benefits for home buyers. The package includes legal fee coverage, appraisal refunds, and no renewal fees every five years.
TVN 2 promoted live LPF coverage of Deportivo Árabe Unido vs. UMECIT FC through its TVMAX Panamá YouTube channel. The broadcast reflects the growing role of digital platforms in Panama’s football coverage.
Panama’s Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a cyberattack on email accounts linked to the Social Security Fund. The case is being handled as a computer security offense.
La Chorrera is promoting a cultural tourism route built around museums, markets, agrotourism, and food experiences. The district aims to attract more visitors and diversify its tourism offer.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the US ends what Tehran calls a blockade of Iranian ports, raising fears of wider disruption to global trade and energy supplies. The standoff could push up shipping and fuel costs far beyond the Middle East, including in Latin America.
Expovivienda is seeing strong attendance in its 23rd edition, with more than 100 developers and nearly 300 housing projects on display across Panama. The fair highlights continued interest in residential property in both the capital and the interior.
Forensic dogs in Panama are helping investigators detect possible human remains in properties and terrain, giving new life to old cases. Their work supports targeted searches and can reopen investigations that had gone cold.
Panama’s Health Ministry has banned the use of mental health certificates for jobs and studies in both the public and private sectors. The move is aimed at protecting access, privacy, and fairness in hiring and admissions.
Residents in David are calling for urgent dredging and cleanup of a creek before heavy rains raise flooding risks. Families want debris removed quickly to prevent damage in nearby neighborhoods.
Inadeh is training instructors in solar panel installation and maintenance so they can share the knowledge in courses across Panama. The effort aims to expand technical skills and support the country’s renewable energy workforce.
Bocas del Toro and Colón meet in a decisive Game 5 of the 2026 Major Baseball Semifinals, with a spot in the final on the line. The matchup adds another intense chapter to Panama’s most followed provincial baseball competition.
A limited-edition vinyl album for Record Store Day puts Panama’s 1960s and 1970s Latin music in the spotlight, including an early Rubén Blades recording. The release is backed by Tamayo Records and limited to 1,500 copies.
Two trees fell on a home in Tocumen, damaging the roof. SINAPROC cleared the area after the incident.
ATTT will restrict heavy equipment on Vía Centenario starting April 20 during peak hours to ease congestion in Panama City. The measure includes control points and applies to rush-hour traffic.
Panama’s Public Prosecutor’s Office is keeping two investigations open after a late-March cyberattack against the Caja de Seguro Social. The case has highlighted growing concerns over the security of key government systems.
The Gariché River bridge will be expanded as part of a project aimed at improving transit conditions and supporting local production. A later study will also examine upgrades to the asphalt surface of the road.
Panama’s World Entrepreneurship Day reflection centers on a bigger goal than starting businesses: helping micro and small enterprises grow with technology, skills and better support. The push is to turn entrepreneurship into a stronger engine of productivity, inclusion and economic resilience.
A sharp Panamanian opinion column criticizes the government’s reliance on U.S. engineers for key public tasks, from water issues in Azuero to bridge inspections. The piece argues that the pattern reflects weak local capacity and broader frustrations over governance and sovereignty.