A mother and newborn died in Panama after a rare vertical transmission of tuberculosis, underscoring late diagnosis and access barriers in rural areas. The case has renewed calls for better prenatal screening and earlier detection.
Panama’s “pinchadora” spying case returns to court more than 12 years after illegal interceptions of communications were first exposed. The trial renews questions about state surveillance, accountability, and the damage done to public trust.
Panama is facing renewed concern over cybersecurity after alleged CSS data leaks circulated online, while judicial silence and regional political controversies continue to stir debate. The developments highlight pressure points in government, justice, and diplomacy.
Panama is offering free PrEP at 12 health centers across nine regions as part of its HIV prevention strategy. Health officials say the medication can be highly effective, but it must be paired with testing and condom use.
Panama’s Procuraduría de la Administración says local governments may use IBI funds for religious infrastructure, but only with community approval and legal safeguards. The ruling reinforces decentralization rules on public land, planning, and oversight.
Ciao Ragazzi represented Panama at the Pizza World Championship in Parma and finished 10th in the world in the gluten-free category. The team also earned top Latin American rankings across multiple divisions.
ENSA has scheduled preventive maintenance on its electrical network from April 20 to 25, with temporary interruptions in selected Panama sectors. Customers can check affected areas by entering their NAC on the company’s scheduled outages page.
Panama is turning its celebrated coffee into a tourism attraction, with farm tours and tasting experiences drawing visitors. The approach blends agriculture, culture, and travel in one of the country’s most distinctive offerings.
Panama’s housing shortage is doing more than shutting families out of homeownership; it is also slowing construction, jobs and economic growth. The pressure is especially strong for lower- and middle-income households and in the country’s interior provinces.
Panama’s push to project itself as a modern hub continues to clash with slow, paper-based bureaucracy in parts of the state. Some institutions have advanced digitally, but others still resist deeper change.
Panama’s Gesha coffee is drawing attention from travelers who want to tour farms, meet producers, and taste some of the world’s most prized beans. The country’s specialty coffee industry is becoming both a cultural and tourism attraction.
Panama’s geographic position and open economy could give it a stronger role in global trade and energy as uncertainty rises. The key, according to this view, is preserving legal certainty and market openness.
Debate is intensifying in Panama over the need for a Constituent Pact to define any future process aimed at drafting a new Constitution. Advocates say only a broad national agreement can give such a process legitimacy.
Panama City is facing renewed criticism over weak enforcement of urban rules, especially sidewalk obligations, as residents see basic needs ignored in favor of major projects. The debate centers on whether the capital should fix what already exists before pursuing costly new works.
Panama won gold in women’s flag football at the 2026 South American Youth Games after a 64-0 rout of Venezuela. The victory, combined with a men’s silver and a football bronze, highlighted a strong day for the Panamanian delegation.
The IMA has set Agroferia sales points for April 20 and 21 in several provinces and the Ngäbe Buglé comarca. Sales begin at 8:00 a.m., and buyers must show their ID card.
Prices at Panama City’s San Felipe Neri Market are moving unevenly, with tomatoes, peppers and cilantro getting more expensive while onions and cucumbers offer cheaper options. The shifts are affecting daily shopping choices for local households.
More than 5,000 cyclists took part in the Gran Fondo Océano a Océano Panamá 2026, riding 125 kilometers from Colón in one of the country’s biggest cycling events. The race highlighted Panama’s appeal as a destination for sports tourism and endurance challenges.
Panama’s possible copper mine reopening is shaping up as a defining economic and political test for the government. Supporters argue it could restore jobs, revenue and investor confidence if a stronger contract and tighter environmental controls are secured.
Yanina Sánchez is demanding justice after her son died during a police operation in El Chorrillo. She says officers used excessive force and wants the cause of death clarified through the autopsy results.
