AAUD carried out a cleanup operation in Las Mañanitas while its administrator confirmed talks with Japan and South Korea over a solution for Cerro Patacón. The effort highlights Panama’s ongoing waste management challenges in the capital.
Panama’s new Hospital del Niño has reached 55% completion and will eventually feature 463 beds and 17 operating rooms. The project is expected to benefit more than 1 million people nationwide.
Direct commercial flights between the United States and Venezuela have resumed after a seven-year suspension, reopening a key travel link between the two countries. The move may ease travel for families, business travelers and the Venezuelan diaspora.
Reporters Without Borders has condemned the detention of three journalists aboard a Gaza aid flotilla, including Al Jazeera correspondent Hafed Mribah and cameraman Mahmut Yavuz. The incident has renewed concerns over press freedom and access to humanitarian missions in conflict zones.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has revised the cost calculations used for the fuel subsidy, changing weekly limits for transport support. The adjustment could affect operating costs for drivers and transport operators across the country.
President José Raúl Mulino says a Panamanian port has become caught in the US-China rivalry, highlighting the country’s strategic role in global trade. The dispute underscores growing pressure on Panama’s critical infrastructure.
Classes at the I.P.T. Omar Torrijos Herrera in Olá were suspended after a substance spill affected more than 20 students, who were taken for medical care in Coclé. The incident prompted an immediate health response and a halt to school activities.
Panama’s president said a port deal has become part of the growing U.S.-China rivalry, underscoring the country’s strategic role in global trade. The comments highlight the political weight of Panama’s ports and Canal-linked infrastructure.
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino said a port has become entangled in the US-China dispute, highlighting the country’s strategic role in global trade. The comments reflect Panama’s challenge of balancing major-power interests around its canal and port network.
Copa Airlines is expanding its fleet with a new Boeing aircraft order, a move that could strengthen Panama City’s role as a major regional hub. The plan highlights the airline’s confidence in future demand and Panama’s aviation sector.
Retirees in Panama backed a bill to set pensions and retirement payments at 600 balboas, but debate was suspended on the final day of ordinary sessions. The proposal now remains pending as lawmakers weigh the political and fiscal implications.
Vamos lawmakers have filed a complaint against Comptroller General Anel Flores, accusing him of exceeding his authority. The case adds pressure to Panama’s debate over institutional powers and public spending oversight.
A person was shot and killed inside a business in Santa Ana, Panama City, in a daylight attack that prompted a police and forensic response. Authorities have opened an investigation into the homicide.
Panama’s National Assembly suspended Bill 491, which seeks pension and retirement increases, after President José Raúl Mulino said it had not been consulted. The move delays a politically sensitive debate as lawmakers weigh the risk of an executive veto.
The Gulf of Panama’s seasonal upwelling failed in 2025 for the first time in at least four decades, a rare disruption with consequences for marine life and coastal waters. Scientists say the loss of cool, nutrient-rich waters could affect ecosystems and fisheries.
President José Raúl Mulino said China has acknowledged that the dispute over Panamanian ports is being settled in arbitration, not as a bilateral political conflict. He also raised concerns about increasing detentions of Panama-flagged ships in Chinese ports.
Police are searching Santa Ana after a man was killed inside a business near Panama City’s Mercado del Marisco. The shooting has raised concern in a busy commercial area.
Claudia Sheinbaum has questioned a U.S. indictment naming Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha over alleged cartel links, setting up another test in U.S.-Mexico security ties. The case adds pressure to already strained cooperation on drug enforcement and organized crime.
President José Raúl Mulino toured the construction of Panama’s new Hospital del Niño, a B/.705.8 million pediatric complex expected to open next year. The project is part of a wider national plan to expand and modernize health facilities.
Panama will face Brazil in a World Cup warm-up match on May 31, with coverage available on TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ on YouTube. The friendly gives Panama a major test as it prepares for 2026.
