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.
Vamos lawmakers filed a complaint against Comptroller General Anel Flores over alleged overreach and the withholding of payments to independent bench members. The dispute puts a spotlight on Panama’s oversight powers and institutional tensions.
Panama’s president said a port dispute linked to strategic infrastructure is not a conflict between Panama and China. The comments come amid broader U.S.-China tension over influence around the Panama Canal.
Three people were detained in Panama over an alleged peculado case involving student funds at IPT Don Bosco and a reported loss of more than $124,000. The probe includes two current officials and one former official.
Panama’s National Assembly has suspended the third debate on Bill 491, which combines a proposed increase for retirees and pensioners with a container fee. The move delays a vote on a controversial measure that has sparked broad discussion.
Panama maintainers trained with the Puerto Rico National Guard and U.S. Air Advisors in a joint effort focused on aircraft maintenance and readiness. The exercise highlights ongoing U.S.-Panama security cooperation and technical capacity building.
Naturgy installed new LED streetlights on the Pan-American Highway access road to Hospital Aquilino Tejeira in Penonomé, improving visibility and safety. The project is expected to benefit nearly 100,000 residents in the region.
A Palestinian journalist has been released from Israeli prison appearing severely weakened, renewing scrutiny of detention conditions during the Gaza war. The case adds to international concern over prisoner treatment and press freedom in the conflict.
President José Raúl Mulino has called Panama’s National Assembly into extraordinary session beginning May 4. The agenda includes the suspended bioethanol bill and a proposal related to retiree benefits.
A University of Panama study says living costs in Panama have risen four times faster than wages since 2019, deepening pressure on workers and households. Researchers warn that informality, fuel hikes and inflation are eroding the middle class.
UDELAS and UTP signed an agreement to expand research, innovation, and academic cooperation in Panama. The pact includes applied projects, joint programs, and student and faculty exchanges.
A businessman known as Chirri was shot dead inside a restaurant in Santa Ana, across from Panama City’s Mercado de Mariscos. Police are reviewing security cameras and searching for the gunman, who fled on foot.
Pete Hegseth appeared before the Senate in the first public Congressional hearings since the Iran war began, as lawmakers pressed for answers on U.S. strategy and escalation risks. The conflict could reverberate through global shipping, energy prices, and trade.
President José Raúl Mulino addressed the detention of Panamanian-flagged vessels in Chinese ports and said he received a high-level communication from China. He also commented on the use of discretionary funds.
An activist with the Global Sumud Flotilla said Israel’s interception of 22 boats will not stop the campaign to challenge the Gaza blockade. The incident adds to international tensions over the war and humanitarian access in the territory.
Vamos lawmakers have filed a criminal complaint against Comptroller General Anel Flores over the unpaid leave and suspended salaries of 40 Assembly workers. The complaint alleges abuse of authority, falsification and unauthorized action against Legislative Branch staff.
Panama’s karate team earned a strong result at the IV South American Youth Games, with five of seven athletes reaching the podium. The home performance underscored the country’s growing regional presence in the sport.
Health officials in Chiriquí say some residents are blocking vector control inspections, making it harder to remove mosquito breeding sites. The warning highlights the importance of community cooperation in preventing mosquito-borne disease.
Three people were detained in Panama over an alleged embezzlement case tied to IPT Don Bosco, including two former employees of the school. The case highlights renewed scrutiny of public fund management in the education sector.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon are raising alarm that Gaza-style tactics are being repeated across the border, deepening fears of a wider regional war. The escalation could worsen Lebanon’s crisis and add to global instability.