President José Raúl Mulino announced urgent measures to ease drinking water shortages in Azuero, including new wells and other immediate actions. He said the government will treat Los Santos and Herrera as a single priority while longer-term infrastructure options remain under consideration.
Panama’s civil protection agency has issued a weather watch for Chiriquí through April 27 בגלל risks of heavy rain, rough seas, and hazardous conditions. Residents and visitors are being urged to take extra precautions.
The UN says Hezbollah rocket attacks on Israel may have breached international humanitarian law, as cross-border violence between Israel and Lebanon continues to escalate. The warning adds fresh legal and diplomatic pressure to an already volatile regional conflict.
President José Raúl Mulino defended his pick to lead IDAAN, saying he chose the nominee for his ability and expects quick legislative ratification. The move is tied to planned institutional reforms at Panama’s water utility.
The Agricultural Marketing Institute opened a new farm store in Las Tablas during a presidential work tour in Los Santos. The move expands access to government-run food sales in one of Panama’s key agricultural provinces.
Panama’s National Lottery said delays in Lotto and Pega 3 prize payments are linked to a Supreme Court ruling. The issue has drawn attention because of the importance of timely payouts for players.
US-backed ceasefires involving Iran and Lebanon are putting pressure on Israel, revealing the limits of its freedom to shape regional outcomes. The dispute could affect global energy, shipping and trade stability.
The Bridge of the Americas will close on Saturday, April 25, as Panama’s Ministry of Public Works carries out new inspection work. Drivers should expect delays and plan alternate routes.
A U.S. appeals court ruled that Trump’s ban on asylum claims at the border is illegal, saying immigration law gives people the right to apply. The decision is significant for U.S. border policy and migration flows across Latin America.
Casco Peatonal in San Felipe celebrates its first anniversary this Sunday with food, art, music and family events across the historic district. The weekend program also includes Fonda Flow, Summitlandia and the Sunday Recreovía.
Panama’s National Lottery says the company behind Lotto and Pega 3 disconnected the system after a court ruling, delaying prize payments and seller balances. The suspension follows a Supreme Court decision that found the contract extension for the games illegal.
Panama will face Brazil in a World Cup warm-up friendly on May 31, with the match set for broad local coverage on TV and digital platforms. The game gives Panama a high-profile test ahead of the 2026 tournament.
Panama has opened the 2026 General Scholarship Competition for students in primary, secondary, and university education. Document reception runs from April 27 to May 1.
Ebo McNeil won bronze in the boys’ middle-distance event at the South American Youth Games in Panama, delivering the country’s first podium finish. The result marks a notable boost for Panama’s youth athletics program.
Panama’s U-17 men’s national team resumes training on April 27 with a three-day microcycle as it builds toward the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026. The squad returns to work after earning bronze at the South American Youth Games in Panama City.
ENA and ATTT have launched the “Tío Boleta” campaign to fine drivers who use Panama’s corridors without enough Panapass balance. The effort aims to boost toll compliance and remind motorists to check their accounts before traveling.
Belisario Porras’s former Las Tablas residence has reopened as a restored museum after work that renewed the historic home and its exhibits. The site now welcomes visitors Tuesday through Saturday with guided tours and low admission fees.
Former La Chorrera mayor Tomás Velásquez appeared at a control hearing after being detained in a corruption-related case. A judge declared the arrest illegal as the case moves through Panama’s courts.
President José Raúl Mulino attended the reopening of El Pausílipo in Las Tablas, the former country home of former president Belisario Porras. The restored property now operates as a house museum tied to Panama’s political and cultural history.
Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed while covering an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon during a temporary ceasefire. Her death highlights the risks faced by reporters in one of the Middle East’s most volatile conflict zones.