Panama’s National Assembly is in open conflict with the Comptroller’s Office after lawmakers accused Anel Flores of using salary suspensions as political pressure. The dispute intensified as the chamber debated a bill requiring 10% bioethanol in gasoline.
Azuero’s unsafe drinking water has become a symbol of Panama’s struggle to respond decisively to a long-running public service crisis. The situation has intensified scrutiny of the Idaan and the government’s lack of a clear strategy.
The main suspect in the 1994 Alas Chiricanas flight 901 bombing has arrived in Panama after extradition from Venezuela. The case, which killed 20 people, is now moving toward long-delayed accountability.
Coco Parque has opened to the public in San Francisco after remaining inaccessible for decades behind private barriers. Residents say the beachfront space fills a long-standing need for more parks and community gathering areas.