A modern breast milk bank has been delivered to the Irma de Lourdes Tzanetatos Hospital to support hospitalized babies who cannot be fed by their mothers. The project aims to improve neonatal care through collection, processing, and distribution of donated milk.
Chilibre residents say road repairs have improved local streets, but water shortages continue to disrupt daily life. They are calling for a stable and regular water supply.
Education Minister Lucy Molinar mourned the deaths of two students who crossed rivers in the Ngäbe Buglé Comarca and urged schools to follow disaster safety guidance. The tragedy highlights the risks faced by students in remote areas of Panama.
Iran war-driven shipping disruption has sent Panama Canal lane prices to a record high, underscoring the waterway’s central role in global trade. The surge could ripple through freight costs and Panama’s economy.
Panama’s Education Ministry has denounced a corruption network accused of inserting false diplomas into teacher eligibility records. Officials say 50 forged diplomas have already been identified.
A deadly clash at La Joya prison has sparked renewed calls for tougher security controls in Panama’s correctional system. Experts say the incident underscores the urgent need to stop weapons from entering prisons.
An ICSID tribunal has excluded counsel in a real estate investor claim against Panama, adding a key procedural twist to the arbitration. The ruling may affect how the dispute proceeds and how investors view legal risk in the country.
Panama is revisiting the legacy of its National Education Dialogue 25 years later, with renewed focus on execution, governance, and long-term reform. The debate centers on linking education to national development rather than relying on consensus alone.
All Star Boxing has announced a professional boxing show in Panama for May 22, adding to the country’s active fight calendar. The event underscores Panama’s long-standing place in the region’s boxing scene.
CADE 2026 opened in Panama with a focus on the country’s OECD bid and strategies to attract investment. The event also marks the 60th anniversary of the forum.
Panama’s recycling efforts have converted more than 2,000 tons of waste into useful products in under seven years, supporting jobs and innovation. The initiative reflects growing momentum for circular-economy solutions in the country.
Panama’s canal and port governance model is being used as a point of comparison as Peru considers its own approach to strategic infrastructure. The debate highlights Panama’s continuing influence on regional logistics policy.
Panama is replacing the original Corredor de las Playas project with a new expansion plan for the Pan-American Highway through Capira. The work is expected to last about two and a half years.
The Ifarhu economic aid case has grown to 39 defendants after nine more people were charged with corruption and embezzlement. A judge declined precautionary measures, while prosecutors continue probing how aid funds were awarded and used.
School dropout in Panama is being framed not only as a social problem but as a legal test of the country’s duty to guarantee education. The issue highlights the need for earlier intervention, stronger support systems, and coordinated action to keep students in school.
Panama graduated 260 new ordinary seamen through Inadeh training centers in Panama City, Tocumen and Colón. The program strengthens the country’s maritime workforce and logistics sector.
A fire in a storage depot at Aquilino Tejeira Hospital in Penonomé was brought under control by Panama’s fire service, with support from SINAPROC. The emergency response helped contain the incident at the hospital facility.
The National Assembly recognized The Beachers for 60 years of calypso music and honored director Lloyd Gallimore during a chamber tribute. The gesture highlighted Bocas del Toro’s Caribbean cultural legacy and the group’s role in Panamanian music.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has released footage of a ship seizure in the Strait of Hormuz, reviving concerns over one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. The incident could ripple into oil prices, shipping costs and trade across Latin America.
Panamanian migration officers detained a Cuban man at Tocumen Airport after identifying an active U.S. arrest warrant linked to serious trafficking allegations. He was traveling from Suriname to Mexico when routine checks triggered the arrest.