Two former Meduca officials and one private citizen were detained in Panama City over an alleged $124,000 embezzlement scheme at the Don Bosco Technical Institute. The case is part of Operation Pupitre and will next move before a guarantee judge.
Panama’s firefighters have responded to 883 traffic accidents nationwide so far this year, with speeding, distraction, alcohol, fatigue, and mechanical failures among the main causes. The figures highlight the ongoing road safety challenge facing drivers and families across the country.
Iran’s supreme leader has vowed to protect the country’s nuclear and missile programs, rejecting U.S. pressure as Washington seeks a wider deal tied to a fragile ceasefire. The confrontation adds to tensions in a volatile region with global implications.
President José Raúl Mulino will call Panama’s National Assembly into extraordinary session from May 4 to June 4 to debate the Law on Economic Substance. He also addressed the suspended ethanol issue and distanced the Executive from a proposed container tax increase.
Panama City and the Ernesto Córdoba Campos local board delivered materials to IDAAN for a pipeline project meant to ease long-running water shortages in four neighborhoods. Crews have already begun installing sections of the 900-meter line.
Panama commemorated 25 years of the commission that coordinates protection of the Canal watershed, a key area for water supply, biodiversity and Canal operations. The milestone highlights the country’s long-term commitment to managing one of its most strategic natural resources.
Marco Rubio warned China after ship detentions in Panama escalated tensions around the Panama Canal and nearby terminals. The dispute highlights the canal’s strategic role in global trade and the political stakes for Panama.
President José Raúl Mulino rejected bill 491’s container fee plan, saying it was advanced without Executive consultation. The proposal would fund higher pensions through a $1.50 charge on each TEU entering Panama.
Six candidates will compete in July for the rector’s office at the University of Panama, while nine regional university centers also elect new authorities. The vote will shape leadership across the country’s main public university.
Panama City’s Mercado de Mariscos and Mercado San Felipe Neri will close all day Monday, May 4, for scheduled deep cleaning and fumigation. Both markets will reopen Tuesday with their regular hours.
Heavy rain and high tide flooded the Matador Tejada High Performance Center in Juan Díaz, prompting PANDEPORTES to review possible project failures. The incident has renewed attention on drainage and flood risks in Panama City.
Marco Rubio warned China after ship detentions tied to Panama, framing sovereignty in the Western Hemisphere as non-negotiable. The dispute highlights Panama’s strategic role in global shipping and regional geopolitics.
Marco Rubio warned China after ship detentions in Panama, framing hemisphere sovereignty as non-negotiable. The episode highlights Panama’s strategic role in global trade and regional diplomacy.
Panama’s Ministry of Security plans to buy 10,000 bulletproof vests this year amid rising crime concerns. The purchase depends on coordination with the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Puerto Rico National Guard members and U.S. air advisors trained Panamanian aircraft maintainers in a hands-on cooperation effort focused on readiness and safety. The exercise underscores Panama’s ongoing security partnership with U.S. forces.
Mega Bingo Mundial TV completed delivery of its first edition prizes in Panama, marking the end of the promotional event. The prize handover adds momentum to a televised format that drew public interest.
Copa Airlines is moving ahead with a major Boeing aircraft order, signaling plans for fleet growth and continued expansion from Panama. The move could strengthen the airline’s regional network and Panama’s role as a hub for travel across the Americas.
President José Raúl Mulino said project 491, which seeks new taxes in Panama’s logistics sector to help fund higher pensions, was not consulted and has no support. The proposal now faces a difficult path amid debate over pension financing and economic competitiveness.
Copa Airlines has ordered 40 Boeing 737 MAX jets to expand its Panama-based hub and strengthen connections across 88 destinations in the Americas. The move supports the airline’s long-term growth strategy and Panama’s role as a regional aviation gateway.
Panama is facing an 85% chance of El Niño, and meteorologists say the country could enter an alert phase within two weeks. The warning raises concerns for rainfall, water supply, and the Panama Canal.