IMA director Nilo Murillo met with chiriquí bean producers to discuss how the grain will be sold in the agency’s stores. The meeting highlights Panama’s efforts to support local agriculture through state-run distribution channels.
Panama’s Supreme Court has upheld the conviction against former president Ricardo Martinelli in the New Business case. The ruling keeps one of the country’s most closely watched corruption cases in force.
The Bridge of the Americas will close overnight Thursday in Panama for a public works test, creating possible delays near the Panama Canal corridor. Drivers heading between Panama City, Arraiján and La Chorrera should expect detours.
Police detained two people in Doleguita, Chiriquí, after gunfire was reported near a school following a struggle between three individuals in a bank parking lot. The incident raised public concern because it occurred close to an educational center.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is considering sanctions on Chihuahua state after two U.S. officials died following a drug lab raid in northern Mexico. The case has raised fresh questions about security cooperation and accountability in the fight against organized crime.
A Panamanian man wanted for homicide and escape from La Joya prison was arrested in central Medellín on Tuesday. The case highlights cross-border cooperation in the pursuit of fugitives linked to serious crimes.
An ICSID tribunal has excluded counsel from a Panama real estate arbitration, a procedural ruling that could affect how the investment dispute moves forward. The case underscores the scrutiny surrounding Panama-related investment claims.
A Passover stay in Playa Bonita, Panama, turned into a personal lesson about not judging too quickly. The experience highlighted how travel can reshape perspective in unexpected ways.
Panama’s Ministry of Health launched the 2026 Americas Vaccination Week in Herrera, with special emphasis on the district of Ocú. The campaign aims to strengthen immunization coverage and promote preventive care.
Panama’s Ministry of Education has filed a criminal complaint over alleged fake teaching credentials used to gain advantages in hiring competitions. The case involves suspected irregularities in several regions, including Bocas del Toro, Ngäbe-Buglé, Herrera, and Darién.
After 25 years of muddy access, residents of San Antonio in Caimitillo are seeing 204 meters of new walkway streets built by the Panama City Mayor’s Office. The project is being carried out with local authorities and community support.
IFARHU has set a new date for document submission in the 2026 General Scholarship Competition, limited to students already preselected on the official platform. The change affects the next step for applicants seeking to remain eligible.
Panama’s education authorities detected more than 50 suspected fake diplomas in a teaching competition after universities confirmed the titles were not issued by them. The case raises new concerns about fraud in public hiring and credential checks.
Panama is among several countries investing in cruise operations as governments try to capture more tourism spending and strengthen port infrastructure. The move underscores the growing importance of cruise travel to the country’s tourism economy.
Idaan detected illegal drinking water connections in several communities in Changuinola, mainly in areas with informal settlements. The findings highlight ongoing pressure on public water service in Bocas del Toro.
Former Colón mayor Alex Lee was detained in an investigation into alleged peculado linked to local community boards and an estimated $6 million loss. Two former Barrio Sur representatives and a former Barrio Norte treasurer were also apprehended.
President Claudia Sheinbaum is demanding answers after CIA officers were reportedly involved in a Chihuahua drug raid without Mexico’s federal government being informed. The case has reignited sovereignty concerns in Mexico-US security cooperation.
IMA advanced a cash purchase agreement for 30,000 quintals of Chiriquí beans after meeting with producers in the province. The deal follows a commitment made by President José Raúl Mulino to support the sector.
Police detained two men after a gunfire incident near a school in Dolega, Chiriquí, following a rapid response by National Police units. The arrest came immediately after the shooting raised concern in the area.
Panama City’s Cinta Costera is hosting 3×3 basketball during the final days of the IV South American Youth Games, highlighting the sport’s rapid rise. The format has grown from street courts to the Olympic stage and is expanding locally through FIBA-sanctioned events.