Authorities activated security protocols after a firearm was reported during an altercation at La Joya prison. The incident puts Panama’s prison security challenges back in focus.
Panama City will host the Maritime Convention of the Americas on May 7 and 8, drawing delegates from more than 40 countries to discuss global shipping and logistics challenges. The event will highlight Panama’s role as a strategic maritime hub.
Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are pushing shipping companies to pay more for last-minute access through the Panama Canal. Vessels without reservations can face about five days of waiting, making auction slots increasingly valuable.
A 14-year-old was wounded in a shooting in Puerto Escondido, Colón, deepening concern over violence in the province. Residents and local authorities are alarmed by the rise in security problems.
The new Star Princess has completed its first Panama Canal crossing, carrying 4,300 guests through historic locks and open-air viewing decks. The voyage underscores the canal’s enduring appeal as a major cruise attraction.
Residents of Altos de San Gabriel in Arraiján are demanding a solution to uneven water service that leaves some homes supplied and others dry. The dispute has intensified pressure on Idaan to restore reliable access across the neighborhood.
Two U.S. officials reportedly died in a crash in Mexico’s Chihuahua state, prompting scrutiny of cross-border security operations and sovereignty concerns. The incident could reverberate in U.S.-Mexico relations and wider regional law-enforcement cooperation.
President José Raúl Mulino partially objected to the sports tourism bill and sent it back to the National Assembly. Deputies must now decide whether to accept the changes or stick to the original text.
Three wells in Guararé were vandalized, with cables and electrical equipment stolen, further disrupting water service in a region facing a water crisis. The damage adds pressure to already strained local supply systems.
A Mexican citizen was detained at Tocumen International Airport in Panama after being identified as wanted by the United States for a sexual offense case. The arrest highlights Panama’s role as a regional transit hub and enforcement point.
Young people in Colón reclaimed an abandoned space on Calle 9 of Justo Arosemena Avenue, highlighting a community effort to improve the urban environment. The action reflects growing local ownership of public spaces in the Caribbean city.
Vamos lawmakers say payments for nearly 40 staffers were withheld as pressure tied to the bioethanol project. The dispute puts Panama’s oversight authorities and legislative bloc in open tension.
Former Panama Canal administrator Jorge Luis Quijano expressed concern over inspections and restrictions affecting Panamanian-flagged ships in Chinese ports. The issue highlights the importance of Panama’s maritime registry in global trade.
Israeli soldiers were filmed singing the national anthem in the ruins of a destroyed town in southern Lebanon, highlighting the conflict’s destructive toll. The image comes amid a volatile Israel-Hezbollah war that has widened regional tensions.
Panama’s Customs Authority seized a large shipment of suspected smuggled cigarettes in Chiriquí, along with other items. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to curb contraband in a key border province.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has kept the CEPANIM registration platform open 24 hours a day for direct beneficiaries and their heirs. The move aims to make the process more accessible and flexible for users.
More than 15,000 people have registered with Cepanim in Panama City, as retirees continue seeking help at the Avesa building. Authorities will set up information booths across the city to improve access.
President José Raúl Mulino partially vetoed Bill 331, which aims to promote sports tourism in Panama, citing institutional overlap, health safeguards and fiscal concerns. The National Assembly will now review the objections.
Israel has honored Avraham Zarbiv, a rabbi known for filming his bulldozing of Gaza, as a torchbearer during Independence Day celebrations. The move has renewed scrutiny of the war’s symbolism and its international fallout.
Health Minister Fernando Boyd Galindo said Panama should advance toward a new model of water governance, pointing to wastewater issues and the drinking water crisis in Azuero. His remarks came during the opening of the Water Forum led by the Inter-American Development Bank.