Forensic dogs in Panama are helping investigators detect possible human remains in properties and terrain, giving new life to old cases. Their work supports targeted searches and can reopen investigations that had gone cold.
Panama’s Health Ministry has banned the use of mental health certificates for jobs and studies in both the public and private sectors. The move is aimed at protecting access, privacy, and fairness in hiring and admissions.
Residents in David are calling for urgent dredging and cleanup of a creek before heavy rains raise flooding risks. Families want debris removed quickly to prevent damage in nearby neighborhoods.
Inadeh is training instructors in solar panel installation and maintenance so they can share the knowledge in courses across Panama. The effort aims to expand technical skills and support the country’s renewable energy workforce.
Bocas del Toro and Colón meet in a decisive Game 5 of the 2026 Major Baseball Semifinals, with a spot in the final on the line. The matchup adds another intense chapter to Panama’s most followed provincial baseball competition.
A limited-edition vinyl album for Record Store Day puts Panama’s 1960s and 1970s Latin music in the spotlight, including an early Rubén Blades recording. The release is backed by Tamayo Records and limited to 1,500 copies.
Two trees fell on a home in Tocumen, damaging the roof. SINAPROC cleared the area after the incident.
ATTT will restrict heavy equipment on Vía Centenario starting April 20 during peak hours to ease congestion in Panama City. The measure includes control points and applies to rush-hour traffic.
Panama’s Public Prosecutor’s Office is keeping two investigations open after a late-March cyberattack against the Caja de Seguro Social. The case has highlighted growing concerns over the security of key government systems.
The Gariché River bridge will be expanded as part of a project aimed at improving transit conditions and supporting local production. A later study will also examine upgrades to the asphalt surface of the road.
Panama’s World Entrepreneurship Day reflection centers on a bigger goal than starting businesses: helping micro and small enterprises grow with technology, skills and better support. The push is to turn entrepreneurship into a stronger engine of productivity, inclusion and economic resilience.
A sharp Panamanian opinion column criticizes the government’s reliance on U.S. engineers for key public tasks, from water issues in Azuero to bridge inspections. The piece argues that the pattern reflects weak local capacity and broader frustrations over governance and sovereignty.
Panama’s Ministry of Health has banned the use of mental health certificates for jobs, school enrollment and routine administrative procedures. The move is meant to curb discrimination and enforce national protections for mental health rights.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance clarified the process for CEPANIM beneficiaries and said no official payment list is circulating. The warning aims to prevent fraud and confusion around benefit payments.
The Atevo Cup will crown five youth champions this Sunday at Eagles Stadium in El Colegio de Panamá, with finals in the Sub-8 through Sub-16 categories. Inter, CAI, Barcelona Soccer School, Costa del Este, Plaza Amador, New West and Brunet Hay are among the teams chasing titles.
Panama’s Health Ministry has banned mental health certificates as a requirement for jobs or school enrollment, citing discrimination and dignity concerns. The rule applies nationwide.
Iran has pushed back hard against US pressure over the Strait of Hormuz, warning that American actions amount to blackmail. The standoff raises concerns for global energy prices and maritime security.
Panama’s government has launched its first Cybersecurity Operations Center to monitor state networks in real time as attacks rise. Officials say the new unit is part of a wider push to detect threats earlier and strengthen digital defenses.
Mexico, Spain and Brazil have called for Cuba’s sovereignty to be respected and pledged more aid, pushing back against U.S. pressure on Havana. The move highlights ongoing debates over intervention, regional diplomacy and Cuba’s deepening economic crisis.
Iran’s military ordered an Indian vessel to abort its transit of the Strait of Hormuz, spotlighting renewed risk in one of the world’s most important shipping lanes.