Colón beat Bocas del Toro 2-1 in Changuinola to force a seventh game in the National Major Baseball Championship semifinal. Carlos Rodríguez’s strong start and timely offense kept Colón alive.
Panama lawmakers are questioning a sharp rise in exceptional public contracts, which reached $1.237 billion in just 15 months. A new bill seeks to tighten the rules and curb the use of the emergency procurement channel.
The Panama Canal Authority says traffic is rising and auction prices are climbing, but it rejects claims of congestion or major delays. Global energy shifts are pushing more vessels to seek transit through Panama.
Panama’s 2026 rainy season is expected to begin later than usual, with the shift arriving in stages across the country from late April through early June. Caribbean provinces and comarcas will continue with their typical year-round rainfall pattern.
Parlacen left the planned swearing-in of Laurentino Cortizo and José Gabriel Carrizo off its April plenary agenda, delaying their entry into the regional legislature. The PRD says the process has been pending for months, while Parlacen leaders say the request has not followed the proper procedure.
Panama’s women’s flag football team won gold at the Youth South American Games Panama 2026 with a 64-0 rout of Venezuela. The victory highlighted the country’s rapid rise in the sport and its growing ambitions on the world stage.
Panama’s transport fight has exposed deeper tensions over prestatarias, operation certificates, and who really benefits from the current system. The decree’s revocation shifts the debate to whether the sector can be reformed for passengers.
Two student deaths in Ngäbe Buglé have reignited alarm over unsafe river crossings on the way to school. Authorities are advancing a footbridge program, but communities say the risk remains urgent.
Adolfo Fábrega has emerged as a leading contender to head the Panama Canal Authority, raising questions about the criteria behind one of the country’s most important appointments. The choice comes amid a broader political environment in which small blocs and strategic alliances are shaping key state decisions.
Venezuela has transferred Ali Zaki Hage Jalil, a suspect in the 1994 bombing of Alas Chiricanas Flight 901, to Panama. The move revives one of the country’s most notorious unresolved aviation terror cases.
Japan has moved to allow exports of lethal weapons, including fighter jets, in a dramatic departure from its postwar pacifist restrictions. The change reflects rising security concerns in Asia and a broader shift in global defense politics.
Panama is weighing whether a tightly regulated system could let select foreign professionals work temporarily in the country. Supporters say the model could strengthen local talent while boosting competitiveness.
The San Blas Islands continue to shine as one of Panama’s most distinctive travel destinations, blending Caribbean scenery with Guna Yala culture. Their appeal highlights the country’s growing reputation for nature-based and community-led tourism.
Princess Cruises’ Star Princess completed its first transit of the Panama Canal, adding a new ship to one of the cruise line’s signature voyages. The passage highlights the canal’s enduring role in global cruising and Panama’s tourism profile.
Panama’s short-lived decree on ride-hailing has revived the debate over how to regulate digital transport platforms without protecting entrenched interests. The next framework will be judged on whether it improves safety, competition, and access, or creates new barriers.
Colón defeated Bocas del Toro in a pitching duel to force a seventh game in the Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol Mayor 2026. The win sets up a decisive winner-take-all matchup.
The deaths of two students in Ngäbe-Buglé have intensified scrutiny of dangerous river crossings that threaten children on the way to school. The tragedy has renewed pressure on Panama to deliver safe infrastructure in remote communities.
More than 5,000 students attended Panama’s Tu Carrera vocational fair to explore study options and experience workplace scenarios. The event helped young people connect career planning with real-world professional paths.
Police Sergeant Militza De León is teaching in Curundú to help young people who left school reconnect with learning and opportunity. Her work blends discipline, mentorship, and community service.
A sharp critique of Panama’s political appointments has reignited debate over the independence of the Electoral Tribunal, the Ombudsman’s Office, and rules for independent candidates. The controversy centers on fairness, transparency, and public trust in democratic institutions.