After 25 years of muddy access, residents of San Antonio in Caimitillo are seeing 204 meters of new walkway streets built by the Panama City Mayor’s Office. The project is being carried out with local authorities and community support.
IFARHU has set a new date for document submission in the 2026 General Scholarship Competition, limited to students already preselected on the official platform. The change affects the next step for applicants seeking to remain eligible.
Panama’s education authorities detected more than 50 suspected fake diplomas in a teaching competition after universities confirmed the titles were not issued by them. The case raises new concerns about fraud in public hiring and credential checks.
Panama is among several countries investing in cruise operations as governments try to capture more tourism spending and strengthen port infrastructure. The move underscores the growing importance of cruise travel to the country’s tourism economy.
Idaan detected illegal drinking water connections in several communities in Changuinola, mainly in areas with informal settlements. The findings highlight ongoing pressure on public water service in Bocas del Toro.
Former Colón mayor Alex Lee was detained in an investigation into alleged peculado linked to local community boards and an estimated $6 million loss. Two former Barrio Sur representatives and a former Barrio Norte treasurer were also apprehended.
President Claudia Sheinbaum is demanding answers after CIA officers were reportedly involved in a Chihuahua drug raid without Mexico’s federal government being informed. The case has reignited sovereignty concerns in Mexico-US security cooperation.
IMA advanced a cash purchase agreement for 30,000 quintals of Chiriquí beans after meeting with producers in the province. The deal follows a commitment made by President José Raúl Mulino to support the sector.
Police detained two men after a gunfire incident near a school in Dolega, Chiriquí, following a rapid response by National Police units. The arrest came immediately after the shooting raised concern in the area.
Panama City’s Cinta Costera is hosting 3×3 basketball during the final days of the IV South American Youth Games, highlighting the sport’s rapid rise. The format has grown from street courts to the Olympic stage and is expanding locally through FIBA-sanctioned events.
A joint project around Panama City’s Biomuseo is preserving existing trees as part of the park’s development. The plan treats the wooded area as natural heritage to be protected and enhanced.
The Coco Parque dispute in San Francisco has reopened questions tied to Panama’s dictatorship era and the recovery of public space. The case highlights how historical decisions continue to shape neighborhood life in Panama City.
FEDEBEIS announced the schedule for the 2026 Major Baseball final series, setting up the decisive round of Panama’s top baseball competition. The championship stage now moves into focus for teams and fans nationwide.
Former Colón mayor Alex Lee was detained this morning in a police operation linked to decentralization in the province. The case puts public spending and local accountability back in focus in one of Panama’s most important regions.
Panama will face Canada for a direct World Cup place in the Concacaf W Championship, a high-stakes match with major implications for women’s football in the country. The national team also remains in a busy football calendar ahead of the 2026 cycle.
The Institute of Agricultural Marketing will hold agro-fairs across Panama on Thursday, April 23, offering low-cost products starting at 8:00 a.m. The events are aimed at helping families access affordable groceries in multiple communities.
Police detained two people after gunfire broke out near Doleguita School in Dolega, Chiriquí, following an argument in a nearby bank parking lot. No injuries were reported, and firearms were recovered at the scene.
Coclé has recorded 10 deaths from immersion incidents and one death from an electric shock as intense storms increase risks in beaches and open areas. The weather has made outdoor and water-related activities especially dangerous.
Police evacuated a school in Doleguita after gunfire was reported nearby, and two people were detained. Officers stayed in the area to secure the scene and gather evidence.
Patients at the David polyclinic in Chiriquí faced long pharmacy lines that, in some cases, caused fainting. Caja de Seguro Social says it is changing dispensing and storage procedures to improve service.