Panama has repealed Executive Decree 10, which aimed to regulate digital transport platforms, and launched a 90-day consultation process. A working commission will now draft a new proposal with input from all sides.
Dan Brown presented Wild Symphony in Panama, using 21 animal characters and musical instruments to make classical music more accessible to young audiences. The project highlights a family-friendly approach to arts education.
River flows in Coclé have fallen in the Grande, Chico and Antón basins, prompting concern about water supply as demand remains high. The decline is linked to climate conditions that are increasing evaporation and reducing available water.
Search efforts are intensifying for Lisseth Navas, who was last seen at her home in El Trébol, Pacora, around 1:00 p.m. Her whereabouts remain unknown.
Panama is advancing a bilateral agenda with the United Kingdom that includes rail and air connectivity, with Foreign Minister Martínez-Acha Vásquez stressing the country’s role in global trade and maritime security.
Panama’s subsidized fuel system has surpassed $1 million in transactions, with nearly 47,000 beneficiaries registered across all enabled categories. The figures underscore the program’s continued reach and its role in easing fuel costs.
Commercial activity is increasing at the Azuero fairgrounds as organizers prepare for the International Fair of Azuero, which could attract more than 300,000 visitors. The event runs from April 23 to May 3.
Panama’s Supreme Court ordered the State to pay $75,000 to three dietilenglycol victims and required the CSS to issue a public apology. The ruling also mandates memorial and website measures to honor victims and track ongoing claims.
Panama is seeking clarity after detentions of Panamanian-flagged ships at Chinese ports rose 400%. Vice Foreign Minister Carlos Ruiz said the government hopes the issue is technical, not political.
Anti-corruption prosecutors in Panama are investigating the alleged expiration of more than B/.2.5 million in supplies stored in CSS warehouses. The case raises questions about public administration, inventory controls, and taxpayer losses.
The U.S. ambassador in Panama highlighted 30 years of FBI cooperation with the Panamanian government after an extradition linked to the Alas Chiricanas case. The comments underscore ongoing bilateral law enforcement ties.
Kevin Cabrera praised joint work by the FBI, Panamanian authorities, and Venezuela after the extradition of Ali Hage Zaki Jalil to Panama. Jalil is the main suspect in the Alas Chiricanas Flight 901 bombing case.
Cruise tourism tied to the Panama Canal is expanding, adding momentum to Panama’s travel economy and reinforcing the canal’s appeal as a global attraction. The trend supports ports, local businesses, and the country’s broader tourism brand.
The Panama Canal awarded a $17.5 million contract to build two roads near Río Indio as part of its planned reservoir project. The project also completed nine months of community dialogue and set a compensation framework for affected families.
Iran has rejected talks held under threat while Trump vowed to keep the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening fears of wider regional disruption. The standoff could ripple into fuel prices and global shipping costs, including for Panama and Latin America.
FUT5AL CON 5 will kick off on April 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the USMA gymnasium in Panama City. The intercollegiate futsal tournament adds another major school sports event to Panama’s calendar.
Panama will receive documents this Tuesday, April 21, for the 2026 General Scholarship Contest. The program covers primary, secondary, and university students.
Panama opened its youth baseball campaign at the Juegos Suramericanos de la Juventud Panamá 2026 with a 13-2 rout of Peru at Juan Demóstenes Arosemena. The host team broke the game open with nine runs in the third inning and returns to face Argentina next.
Anti-corruption prosecutors in Panama are investigating the discovery of $2.5 million in expired supplies inside the Caja de Seguro Social. The case began after an internal audit flagged the items in storage points managed by the public health institution.
IFARHU will move PASE-U and General Scholarship Competition payments to ACH transfers to improve traceability of public funds. The change is designed to strengthen oversight of education aid in Panama.
