Germany is speeding up efforts to rebuild its military as concerns mount that future U.S. support through NATO may be less certain. The move reflects growing European anxiety over Russia and the long-term reliability of transatlantic security ties.
Professor José Augusto Broce has received an international award for his work in décima and improvised verse. The honor highlights the importance of preserving Panama’s intangible cultural heritage.
The United States has delivered interceptor boats to SENAN to strengthen Panama’s anti-drug operations at sea. The move is part of broader efforts to confront trafficking networks using the country’s maritime routes.
A direct commercial flight from the United States has landed in Venezuela for the first time in seven years, hinting at cautious reopening between the two countries. The move comes after months of heightened tension following Nicolás Maduro’s capture in January.
ENA SUR has moved the prequalification opening for the South Corridor expansion project to the Sheraton Grand Panama on May 5, 2026. The process covers studies, design and construction for one of Panama City’s key road arteries.
A curfew has been imposed in Belisario Frías and Arnulfo Arias, two San Miguelito corregimientos identified by police as high-crime zones. The measure is aimed at reducing nighttime insecurity and restoring public order.
Jorge Herrera defended the National Assembly’s decision not to debate its internal regulations, citing an intense agenda. He said he will keep pushing the issue and has asked the president to include it in extraordinary sessions.
Jorge Herrera closed Panama’s legislative period by urging President José Raúl Mulino to add the internal rules reform to May’s extraordinary sessions. The Assembly also wrapped up a contentious period marked by approved bills, pension debates and tensions with the comptroller.
The IMA will hold agroferias on May 1 to help shoppers in Panama buy food at lower prices. The agency also reminded attendees to meet the entry requirements for an orderly process.
The U.S. Embassy in Panama donated two interceptor boats to Senan to support the country’s anti-drug efforts. The move adds maritime capacity to Panama’s security operations.
Panama City’s Mini Cuadrilla began its work with a fumigation and mosquito-control operation in Tocumen and Las Garzas. The team of four young workers had previously faced major challenges finding employment.
A Panamanian judge ordered house arrest for a man accused of aggravated robbery at a jewelry store, citing humanitarian grounds. Prosecutors plan to appeal the decision.
The U.S. Embassy in Panama donated two interceptor boats to the Senan to help strengthen anti-drug trafficking operations. The move reinforces maritime security cooperation in a country central to regional smuggling routes.
Pandeportes says the CAR Luis “Matador” Tejada returned to normal after flooding caused by heavy rain on April 29. The facility is a key training center for Panama’s high-performance athletes.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has sent an economic substance bill to the National Assembly, framing it as a step toward transparency and international standards. The proposal adds to ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s regulatory and corporate oversight framework.
Panama’s Foreign Ministry is working to secure the return of Panamanians still detained in Cuba after three recently released women arrived home on April 25. Evelyn Castro’s testimony has become part of the broader diplomatic effort.
A direct U.S.-Venezuela flight has landed in Caracas for the first time in seven years, signaling a tentative thaw in relations. The move could have ripple effects for diplomacy and migration across Latin America.
US gasoline prices have jumped to about $4.30 a gallon as tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz push global oil markets higher. The spike could ripple into inflation and transport costs across Latin America, including Panama.
Naturgy installed new LED streetlights at the access road to Aquilino Tejeira Hospital in Penonomé, improving nighttime visibility on a key route. The project is designed to benefit patients, staff, and nearby residents.
A Panamanian court ordered provisional detention for a 16-year-old linked to an attempted homicide case in San Miguelito. The case stems from a morning incident near a school where a student was injured.
