Panama’s Cabinet has authorized a bill that could alter the law setting education funding at 7% of GDP. The move has reignited debate over school investment, budget execution, and the condition of public classrooms.
Vamos says 43 Assembly workers remain on the job without pay after the Comptroller’s Office changed their status during a dispute with the caucus. The conflict has now reached the Supreme Court and deepened tensions between the legislature and Comptroller Anel Flores.
The Panama Canal watershed has become a 25-year model of coordinated water management, helping supply millions of residents while protecting forests and ecosystems. Canal leaders say the approach offers lessons for other parts of the country facing worsening water stress.
The Panama Canal Authority has detailed compensation for families to be relocated by the Río Indio reservoir project, including cash payments, land valuation and new homes. The plan also promises livelihood restoration, technical support and food-security measures.
Panama’s Colegio de Contadores Públicos Autorizados is celebrating 69 years since its founding in 1957, underscoring the profession’s role in public trust and economic development. The organization says it will keep strengthening training, ethics and institutional ties.
Newly released footage shows a heavy firefight between Mali’s military and rebels, underscoring the country’s deepening security crisis. The conflict has wider implications across the Sahel and for global geopolitics.
Chiriquí blanked Bocas del Toro 7-0 at Rod Carew Stadium to force a sixth game in the National Major Baseball Championship final. The series continues Thursday with the title still up for grabs.
Panama’s Budget Committee approved funding for consulting and technical advisory work on the Panama–David–Border train, specifically the Albrook-Sajalices section. The move advances the project’s planning phase.
Producers in Chiriquí are concerned as El Niño reduces rainfall, creating challenges for agriculture in one of Panama’s key farming provinces.
The first Mega Bingo winners received trips to watch Panama play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Another Mega Bingo is set for May 7.
Oil prices surged after Trump met with oil executives as Washington’s blockade of Iranian ports fueled fears of a prolonged supply shock. The jump could raise fuel and transport costs in Panama and across Latin America.
The United States and allies are backing Panama’s sovereignty as China expands its influence in the region. The country’s strategic role around the Panama Canal makes it central to global diplomacy and trade.
Panama’s government is preparing to discuss new rules for digital transport platforms as taxi drivers demand fairness and equal tax treatment. The debate reflects broader tensions over regulation, competition, and the future of urban mobility.
A World Compliance Association event in Panama highlighted the regional dangers of illegal mining and its possible link to Clan del Golfo. The issue is drawing attention as a mix of security, compliance, and organized-crime concerns.
A heated debate in Panama is growing over how prosecutors and judges handle sexual violence cases, especially when plea deals or noncustodial measures are used. Critics say the justice system must better reflect recent tougher penalties and restore public trust.
Azuero’s water emergency is the result of years of pollution, weak oversight, and delayed action. Wells may help in the short term, but only a full watershed recovery plan can solve the crisis.
Panama’s public universities are confronting a proposed 2026 budget cut of more than $156 million, raising fears about research, infrastructure, and access. The debate has widened into a larger question about education, autonomy, and national development.
The United States has indicted Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine others, alleging ties to cartel leaders in a major corruption case. The move puts renewed focus on organized crime’s influence in Mexico and its wider regional impact.
A plan to widen Vía España in Río Abajo has triggered criticism over the planned removal of about 200 century-old caobo trees. The dispute has reopened debate in Panama City over traffic relief, urban heritage, and tree preservation.
Panama’s new OECD agreement signals a deeper effort to align with global standards and strengthen its international credibility. The move does not launch a formal accession process, but it could lay the groundwork for one in the future.