Panama’s Customs Authority seized a large shipment of suspected smuggled cigarettes in Chiriquí, along with other items. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to curb contraband in a key border province.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has kept the CEPANIM registration platform open 24 hours a day for direct beneficiaries and their heirs. The move aims to make the process more accessible and flexible for users.
More than 15,000 people have registered with Cepanim in Panama City, as retirees continue seeking help at the Avesa building. Authorities will set up information booths across the city to improve access.
President José Raúl Mulino partially vetoed Bill 331, which aims to promote sports tourism in Panama, citing institutional overlap, health safeguards and fiscal concerns. The National Assembly will now review the objections.
Israel has honored Avraham Zarbiv, a rabbi known for filming his bulldozing of Gaza, as a torchbearer during Independence Day celebrations. The move has renewed scrutiny of the war’s symbolism and its international fallout.
Health Minister Fernando Boyd Galindo said Panama should advance toward a new model of water governance, pointing to wastewater issues and the drinking water crisis in Azuero. His remarks came during the opening of the Water Forum led by the Inter-American Development Bank.
Firefighters temporarily suspended service at the San Miguelito station after sanitary conditions in the facility required urgent intervention. The move affects emergency operations in one of the capital area’s busiest districts.
Panama City Hall will give away 1,500 free plates of chicken chacaldo this Sunday at the San Felipe Neri Market. The event brings a local food tradition to one of the capital’s most active public spaces.
Parlacen voted against including the swearing-in of Laurentino Cortizo and José Gabriel Carrizo in its plenary agenda. The decision delays any immediate move to seat the former Panamanian leaders in the regional body.
Panama’s Supreme Court ordered the State to pay $25,000 to the first three victims in the dietylene glycol case and to issue a public apology. The ruling comes as hundreds of related claims continue moving through the courts.
Plaza Amador and Veraguas United tightened their hold on the top spots in the Liga Panameña de Fútbol Clausura after a key matchday that reshaped the race for playoffs and semifinal places. With two games left, several clubs remain in contention across both conferences.
Jorge Luis Quijano is urging Panama to strengthen oversight of its ship registry after repeated detentions of Panamanian-flagged vessels in China. He says the country must correct safety failures to protect its maritime reputation.
Panama opened an OAS telecommunications meeting with representatives from 30 countries, placing the country at the center of a key regional policy discussion. The summit highlights the growing importance of digital infrastructure and connectivity across the Americas.
Panama’s Ministry of Education has launched a program to help students choose the right bachillerato track. The initiative will reach more than 183,000 students nationwide.
Panama will face Brazil in a friendly on May 31 as part of its preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The match will air on TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ on YouTube.
A shooting was reported inside Panama’s La Joya prison, with authorities still unable to confirm whether anyone was injured. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns inside one of the country’s most important detention centers.
Three people died in traffic accidents in Chiriquí, including a one-year-old girl, raising the province’s road death toll to 24 this year. The case highlights the persistent danger of traffic incidents in Panama’s western province.
Juan Carlos Rodríguez has been named Rookie of the Year in Panama’s 2026 National Major Baseball Championship. The award highlights his strong debut in one of the country’s biggest sporting events.
Panama marked the 10th March for Science at the Biomuseo, with this year’s theme emphasizing science as a sustainable driver of national development. The event highlighted public support for evidence-based policy and greater investment in research.
Panamanian authorities used a criminality congress to review recent security operations and strengthen the fight against organized crime. The move comes after a surge of violence that has left close to 10 victims in recent weeks.