President José Raúl Mulino met with the PRD legislative bloc to discuss strengthening Panama’s democratic system. The meeting highlighted the role of political dialogue in maintaining institutional stability.
Panama’s World Cup schedule is drawing attention as fans track opponents, venues, and match dates. The fixture list will shape travel, preparation, and expectations for the national team.
Panama’s Chamber of Commerce is warning that a proposed container tax could push up costs throughout the supply chain and raise prices for essential goods. The group says the measure could hurt consumers and the country’s logistics-driven economy.
Panama will begin receiving documents on Thursday, April 30 for the 2026 General Scholarship Contest. The call is open to primary, secondary, and university students.
A month-long learning experience in Panama gave participants a close look at development from the Panama Canal to the Pacific surf town of Catalina. The trip highlighted how geography, infrastructure, and local character shape real estate decisions.
Panama’s budget commission approved more than $4 million to advance studies for the Panama–David–Border railway. The funds will support consulting work and engineering feasibility efforts for the 475-kilometer line.
A proposal in Panama seeks to eliminate the discretionary public fund used by presidents since 1994. The move would end a spending mechanism that has totaled more than $200 million.
Several Latin American countries and the United States backed Panama in a joint statement criticizing China’s economic retaliation tied to the Panama Canal dispute. The move highlights the canal’s global importance and Panama’s delicate diplomatic position.
A U.S. national with a violent criminal record was detected without documents on Panama City’s Cinta Costera. The case raised security concerns in one of the capital’s busiest public spaces.
APEDE has rejected Law 491, saying it would weaken Panama’s competitiveness by diverting telecommunications funds to the CSS IVM pension system. The debate adds pressure to the country’s ongoing discussions about social security and economic growth.
Health authorities are monitoring 25 students after agrochemical exposure at a school in Olá, Coclé. Classes were suspended while officials and firefighters проверan the site and safety conditions.
Deputy José Pérez Barboni has proposed a bill in Panama that would allow provisional detention for adolescents accused of serious crimes. The measure could reshape how the justice system handles grave offenses involving minors.
Panama’s prosecutor general has asked the Supreme Court for a control hearing in the case opened after Contralor Anel Flores interrupted a proceeding at the anti-corruption prosecutor’s office. The investigation is tied to an audit-linked step in the case against former vice president José Gabriel Carrizo.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions in Congress over the U.S. war with Iran, now estimated to have cost $25 billion. The hearing exposed partisan divisions as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues.
Guyana has joined the US, Trinidad and Tobago, Bolivia and others in condemning China’s detention of Panamanian-flagged ships. The dispute highlights the strategic and diplomatic importance of Panama’s maritime registry.
MIDES is promoting balanced menus for more than 2,000 children in Panama’s CAIPI centers as part of a push to improve early childhood nutrition. The effort underscores the role of healthy meals in child development and public care programs.
Edujyn Eliezer Atencio was last seen leaving home to board a red public transport vehicle on the Panama–Darién route. Authorities are investigating his disappearance.
Granja Emita, a West Panama egg producer, has sent its third export shipment to the Caribbean as Panama continues to broaden its export offerings. The move highlights growing regional demand for Panamanian agricultural products.
MINSA will hold white and green card fairs this Thursday at several health centers in Panama City. The events are designed to help workers complete a common public health requirement more easily.
Classes at IPT Omar Torrijos Herrera in Coclé were suspended after an agrochemical spill affected 25 students. Authorities said the students will undergo lab tests to determine the cause of the illness.