Firefighters temporarily suspended service at the San Miguelito station after sanitary conditions in the facility required urgent intervention. The move affects emergency operations in one of the capital area’s busiest districts.
Panama City Hall will give away 1,500 free plates of chicken chacaldo this Sunday at the San Felipe Neri Market. The event brings a local food tradition to one of the capital’s most active public spaces.
Parlacen voted against including the swearing-in of Laurentino Cortizo and José Gabriel Carrizo in its plenary agenda. The decision delays any immediate move to seat the former Panamanian leaders in the regional body.
Panama’s Supreme Court ordered the State to pay $25,000 to the first three victims in the dietylene glycol case and to issue a public apology. The ruling comes as hundreds of related claims continue moving through the courts.
Plaza Amador and Veraguas United tightened their hold on the top spots in the Liga Panameña de Fútbol Clausura after a key matchday that reshaped the race for playoffs and semifinal places. With two games left, several clubs remain in contention across both conferences.
Jorge Luis Quijano is urging Panama to strengthen oversight of its ship registry after repeated detentions of Panamanian-flagged vessels in China. He says the country must correct safety failures to protect its maritime reputation.
Panama opened an OAS telecommunications meeting with representatives from 30 countries, placing the country at the center of a key regional policy discussion. The summit highlights the growing importance of digital infrastructure and connectivity across the Americas.
Panama’s Ministry of Education has launched a program to help students choose the right bachillerato track. The initiative will reach more than 183,000 students nationwide.
Panama will face Brazil in a friendly on May 31 as part of its preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The match will air on TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ on YouTube.
A shooting was reported inside Panama’s La Joya prison, with authorities still unable to confirm whether anyone was injured. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns inside one of the country’s most important detention centers.
Three people died in traffic accidents in Chiriquí, including a one-year-old girl, raising the province’s road death toll to 24 this year. The case highlights the persistent danger of traffic incidents in Panama’s western province.
Juan Carlos Rodríguez has been named Rookie of the Year in Panama’s 2026 National Major Baseball Championship. The award highlights his strong debut in one of the country’s biggest sporting events.
Panama marked the 10th March for Science at the Biomuseo, with this year’s theme emphasizing science as a sustainable driver of national development. The event highlighted public support for evidence-based policy and greater investment in research.
Panamanian authorities used a criminality congress to review recent security operations and strengthen the fight against organized crime. The move comes after a surge of violence that has left close to 10 victims in recent weeks.
A clash between inmates at La Joya prison left one person dead and several injured, according to early reports. Authorities confirmed that a firearm was involved in the incident.
The IMA will hold agro-fairs across Panama on Wednesday, April 22, offering low-cost products starting at 8:00 a.m. The events are aimed at helping households access basic goods at reduced prices.
A worm salamander once thought to be exclusive to Costa Rica has now been recorded in Panama’s Colón province after nocturnal field expeditions. The finding adds to Panama’s growing record of biodiversity discoveries.
Panama’s state universities presented a progress report and highlighted expansion plans, including a regional center in San Miguelito that is nearing completion. The project is set to improve access to higher education for students in the district.
Panama has joined the International Hydrographic Organization, strengthening its role in maritime safety and ocean mapping. The move reinforces the country’s global shipping importance and nautical oversight.
Panama’s Health Ministry says its ban on routine mental health certificates has exceptions for high-risk jobs such as security, transport, and teaching. The rule is meant to stop discriminatory screening while preserving safety checks in sensitive roles.