Panama City Hall has rolled out a weekend program featuring culture, food, art and recreation for residents and visitors. The initiative aims to activate public spaces and support community life in the capital.
Panama opened Capac Expo Vivienda 2026 in Amador with more than 300 housing projects on display. Senior officials highlighted the fair’s role in supporting construction, jobs, and family housing.
More than 3,000 students attended a vocational guidance fair at Ciudad del Saber in Panama, where they explored technical and professional study options. The event aimed to help young people make informed decisions about their education and future careers.
A 23-acre farm in Penonomé, Coclé, is listed at $239,000 after a price cut, with river frontage, springs, and access to nearby roads and utilities. The property sits close to Penonomé, La Pintada, Río Hato, and Panama’s Pacific coast.
Panama Canal traffic has tightened as Middle East disruptions reroute cargoes through the waterway, driving delays of up to three and a half days. One LPG tanker paid $4 million to jump the line in a recent auction.
Brent crude fell more than 9 percent after renewed tensions over the Strait of Hormuz briefly disrupted a key global oil shipping lane. The move highlights how Middle East security risks can quickly affect fuel prices worldwide, including in Panama and Latin America.
Panama’s economic outlook is under pressure as global slowdown and Middle East tensions raise inflation and trade risks. Finance Minister Felipe Chapman says stronger resilience could help the country benefit from its strategic role.
Banistmo announced the expiration and results of its consent solicitation tied to its 4.250% senior notes due 2027. The move matters for Panama’s banking sector and the bank’s broader financing strategy.
Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz remains a powerful deterrent, giving Tehran leverage over global energy flows without relying on nuclear weapons. The chokepoint’s importance makes any escalation a concern for markets worldwide.
Trump warned that the United States could resume bombing if no deal is reached with Iran, heightening tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme. The remarks raise the stakes for diplomacy and global markets.
Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz but warned it could close the vital shipping lane again if the US blockade of Iranian ports continues. The move keeps pressure high in a conflict that could shake energy markets and global trade.
Bocas del Toro edged ahead 3-2 in its series with Colón and is now one win from reaching the Mayor Baseball final. Game 5 was scheduled for Saturday night with live coverage on TVMAX and digital platforms.
Panama’s premium pineapple market is drawing international demand that currently exceeds supply. The company behind the fruit says its strong taste and quality are helping drive export interest.
A new education critique says Panama has repeatedly overrelied on laptop programs without improving learning. It argues the country should invest more in schools, teachers, tutoring, and libraries.
A clash involving Comptroller Anel “Bolo” Flores, anticorruption prosecutors, and the Public Ministry has escalated into a broader test of Panama’s institutions. The silence from top officials has only sharpened scrutiny of the case.
The University of Panama is entering a rectoral election amid student complaints about crumbling infrastructure, broken bathrooms, and weak accountability. Candidates will campaign from May 29 to June 29 ahead of a July 1 vote that could shape the university’s direction for years.
Panama’s ATTT will require ride-hailing platforms to register under new rules that create operating certificates, vehicle standards and closer state oversight. The decree has drawn support from taxi leaders and criticism from some political figures.
Panama’s magistrates continue to receive 100 gallons of free gasoline a month under the Judicial Code, even as fuel prices rise across the country. The benefit has drawn attention amid government efforts to control spending and cushion transport costs.
Panamanian judges are reviewing a challenge in the Marisol Barría homicide case after new doubts surfaced over whether the body found in 1997 was the victim’s. The family says it is willing to undergo DNA testing to help confirm the remains’ identity.
Panama’s debate over official perks is sharpening as critics denounce fuel allowances, tax exemptions, and high salaries for lawmakers and judges. The controversy underscores wider concerns about inequality and how public money is shared.