Panama’s Labor Day spotlight falls on a familiar but urgent issue: the need for more formal, better-paying jobs. The debate centers on how to connect education, investment, and development to real labor opportunities.
Youth unemployment in Panama has reached 113,347 people ages 15 to 29, with women affected more heavily than men. Economists say the trend reflects a structural disconnect between education, job creation, and the needs of the formal labor market.
Senacyt won approval for $10.87 million in extra funding to soften a 2026 budget cut that hit research, training and infrastructure. The money will support scientific programs, cancer research and key innovation centers across Panama.
Panama’s Agricultural Innovation Institute is testing marañón genetics in Coclé to see whether the crop can withstand fungal pressure and harsh field conditions. The research could help determine if the tree remains economically viable in the country.
China has accepted that the Panama port dispute should be settled through arbitration in New York, President José Raúl Mulino said. The announcement comes as Panamanian-flagged ship detentions in Chinese ports have risen sharply.
The ILO says Panama has imposed significant restrictions on union freedom, citing actions against Suntracs, bank account closures and criminal cases against leaders. The warning comes as labor tensions remain high after anti-mining and pension protests.
A demolition linked to Coco Parque in Panama City has renewed debate over public access, private encroachment, and local authority in San Francisco. The case highlights long-running tensions over land use and enforcement in the capital.
U.S. service members delivered eyeglasses to a local community in Panama, offering a practical boost to residents who need vision support. The outreach highlights ongoing cooperation and community engagement in the country.
U.S. service members delivered eyeglasses to a local community in Panama, offering a practical form of support with everyday impact. The outreach reflects broader U.S.-Panama engagement that includes humanitarian and community-based efforts.
Panama’s maritime and logistics sector has rejected a proposal to add a surcharge to containers entering the country to fund pension adjustments. Industry leaders warn the measure could raise costs in a key part of the national economy.
U.S. service members delivered eyeglasses to a local community in Panama as part of a practical outreach effort. The event highlights ongoing people-to-people engagement and support for basic vision care needs.
U.S. service members delivered eyeglasses to a local community in Panama as part of a humanitarian outreach effort. The distribution offered practical vision care support and reflected ongoing U.S.-Panama cooperation.
Panama is under pressure to pass an Economic Substance law before key 2026 deadlines tied to the European Union and the Global Forum. The debate is centered on compliance, tax certainty, and protecting competitiveness.
Chiriquí defeated Bocas del Toro 5-1 to tie the 2026 National Major Baseball Championship final at 3-3. The title will be decided Friday night in Game 7 at Rod Carew Stadium.
Medcom and the Ministry of Culture are launching Cultura Rock on May 3 on Telemetro to promote art, culture, and original music among young Panamanians.
Panama’s logistics hub brings trade advantages, but it also makes the country attractive to transnational crime. A stronger response requires coordination, intelligence and prevention alongside enforcement.
Panama transferred 400 women deprived of liberty to the new Centro Femenino de Rehabilitación La Esmeralda in Pacora. The move brings a new women’s prison facility into service in the capital area.
Authorities in Panama are warning residents about fraudulent text messages sent by impostors posing as officials to trick people into scams. Citizens are urged not to click suspicious links or share personal information.
Experts in Panama warn that workers are facing violence, harassment and stressful conditions on the job, with women hit hardest. The concerns highlight growing pressure for safer and more respectful workplaces.
Israel is facing international condemnation after intercepting a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters. The incident has sparked protests and renewed debate over humanitarian access, blockade policy and international law.