Panama is facing renewed concern over cybersecurity after alleged CSS data leaks circulated online, while judicial silence and regional political controversies continue to stir debate. The developments highlight pressure points in government, justice, and diplomacy.
Ciao Ragazzi represented Panama at the Pizza World Championship in Parma and finished 10th in the world in the gluten-free category. The team also earned top Latin American rankings across multiple divisions.
ENSA has scheduled preventive maintenance on its electrical network from April 20 to 25, with temporary interruptions in selected Panama sectors. Customers can check affected areas by entering their NAC on the company’s scheduled outages page.
Panama is turning its celebrated coffee into a tourism attraction, with farm tours and tasting experiences drawing visitors. The approach blends agriculture, culture, and travel in one of the country’s most distinctive offerings.
Panama’s housing shortage is doing more than shutting families out of homeownership; it is also slowing construction, jobs and economic growth. The pressure is especially strong for lower- and middle-income households and in the country’s interior provinces.
Panama’s push to project itself as a modern hub continues to clash with slow, paper-based bureaucracy in parts of the state. Some institutions have advanced digitally, but others still resist deeper change.
Panama’s Gesha coffee is drawing attention from travelers who want to tour farms, meet producers, and taste some of the world’s most prized beans. The country’s specialty coffee industry is becoming both a cultural and tourism attraction.
Panama’s geographic position and open economy could give it a stronger role in global trade and energy as uncertainty rises. The key, according to this view, is preserving legal certainty and market openness.
Debate is intensifying in Panama over the need for a Constituent Pact to define any future process aimed at drafting a new Constitution. Advocates say only a broad national agreement can give such a process legitimacy.
Panama City is facing renewed criticism over weak enforcement of urban rules, especially sidewalk obligations, as residents see basic needs ignored in favor of major projects. The debate centers on whether the capital should fix what already exists before pursuing costly new works.
Panama won gold in women’s flag football at the 2026 South American Youth Games after a 64-0 rout of Venezuela. The victory, combined with a men’s silver and a football bronze, highlighted a strong day for the Panamanian delegation.
The IMA has set Agroferia sales points for April 20 and 21 in several provinces and the Ngäbe Buglé comarca. Sales begin at 8:00 a.m., and buyers must show their ID card.
Prices at Panama City’s San Felipe Neri Market are moving unevenly, with tomatoes, peppers and cilantro getting more expensive while onions and cucumbers offer cheaper options. The shifts are affecting daily shopping choices for local households.
More than 5,000 cyclists took part in the Gran Fondo Océano a Océano Panamá 2026, riding 125 kilometers from Colón in one of the country’s biggest cycling events. The race highlighted Panama’s appeal as a destination for sports tourism and endurance challenges.
Panama’s possible copper mine reopening is shaping up as a defining economic and political test for the government. Supporters argue it could restore jobs, revenue and investor confidence if a stronger contract and tighter environmental controls are secured.
Yanina Sánchez is demanding justice after her son died during a police operation in El Chorrillo. She says officers used excessive force and wants the cause of death clarified through the autopsy results.
Taxi drivers in Panama say the fuel subsidy is saving them up to B/.10.00 and easing daily operating costs. They are urging the government to keep the measure in place as long as needed.
The Ministry of Health held a weekend drive in San Miguelito to issue white and green health cards, with more than 300 food handlers taking part. The campaign supports food safety and hygiene standards in Panama’s food sector.
Authorities recovered the body of a missing teenager at El Chorro de La Chorrera, with SINAPROC locating the victim near the point of immersion. The case has renewed attention on water safety at popular recreation sites in Panama Oeste.
Panama’s National Assembly is weighing a bill that would remove ITBMS from menstrual products, framing it as an issue of economic justice. The debate now centers on whether the tax relief should be financed through higher levies on tobacco and nicotine or through a more targeted fiscal design.