President José Raúl Mulino has named Antonio Tercero González as the next director of Idaan, Panama’s national water and sewer utility. His appointment now moves to the ratification stage before he formally takes office.
Panama’s Cuidarte program has supported more than 900 families through a pilot plan focused on early stimulation and vulnerability detection. The initiative also helps connect households with health services and identification documents.
Drought, failed rains and conflict are driving 6.5 million people in Somalia into hunger, with children facing acute malnutrition risks. The crisis underscores how climate shocks and insecurity can combine into a major humanitarian emergency.
A Palestinian teenager was killed after Israeli forces shot him during a raid in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian media. The incident adds to mounting violence in a territory already at the center of regional tensions.
The Panama Canal is seeing stronger transit demand, with average daily crossings rising in recent months and peak days topping 40 vessels. The increase underscores the canal’s ongoing importance to Panama and global trade.
Panama’s National Assembly has resumed debate on bioethanol after committee divisions led to minority reports from deputies who opposed the proposal. The discussion keeps energy policy and fuel-market questions at the center of legislative attention.
Mexico is turning back to a kingpin-focused cartel strategy under U.S. pressure, reviving a tactic that has often weakened crime groups in the short term while fueling fragmentation and violence. The move matters across Latin America because cartel shifts can affect trafficking routes, security, and migration.
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works is advancing a tender to rehabilitate and modernize 2.5 kilometers of the Pan-American Highway between David and the border. Eight interested companies took part in a meeting tied to the bidding process.
An Iranian national extradited from Panama has appeared in the United States to face sanctions and illegal export allegations involving sensitive technology. The case highlights Panama’s role in international enforcement cooperation and global trade oversight.
Juan Diego Alonso was named the most valuable player of Panama’s 83rd National Major Baseball Championship as the final series between Chiriquí and Bocas del Toro began. Game 1 of the title matchup was scheduled for 7:00 p.m. with coverage across TVMAX platforms.
Lucy Molinar sent written answers to lawmakers after missing two summonses, but several responses on laptops, school meals, FECE and teacher cases lacked detail. The questionnaire keeps pressure on Meduca over spending, planning and school conditions.
Nine people were charged with peculado and cohecho in the IFARHU aid case, and prosecutors will appeal after the judge declined precautionary measures. The case centers on alleged misuse of public funds tied to student assistance.
IFARHU will receive documents for the 2026 General Scholarship Competition in Panama Province from April 27 to May 1. The intake opens a key step for students seeking scholarship support.
More than 100,000 people have registered for Panama’s Cepanim payment process since it opened on April 20. The Ministry of Economy and Finance expects the total payout to range from $250 million to $300 million.
Panama’s Labor Ministry says PedidosYa riders are not employees under the Labor Code, but it will still offer them guidance as they strike for better conditions. The case highlights the legal gap around platform work and worker protections.
Davis Romero was named the most valuable pitcher in Panama’s 2026 National Baseball Championship. The honor comes as Chiriquí and Bocas del Toro prepare for Game 1 of the final series.
The Panama Canal recorded 6,288 transits in the first half of FY2026, a sign of continued demand for the strategic shipping route. The figure reinforces the canal’s central role in Panama’s economy and global trade.
The Iran war is raising costs for Panama Canal shipping as global carriers face higher insurance, fuel, and routing expenses. The canal’s role as a key trade corridor makes Panama vulnerable to faraway conflicts.
School officials in La Chorrera are investigating threatening messages written in the bathrooms of the Guillermo Endara Galimany School. Classes continued normally while staff worked to identify those responsible.
The Iran war is increasing costs tied to the Panama Canal as global shipping patterns shift. The disruption highlights how geopolitical conflict can quickly affect Panama’s most important trade route.