Patients in Changuinola, Bocas del Toro, are calling for a long-awaited cataract surgery campaign after waiting months and even years to be included. The delay has renewed attention on access to specialized health care in Panama’s provinces.
Panama’s Labor Ministry found 37 foreign workers in irregular migration status during an inspection of the Fourth Bridge over the Canal project. Officials also raised concerns about unequal working conditions and labor-law compliance.
The Panama Canal has dismissed concerns over alleged “line jumping” in transit scheduling, underscoring the importance of fairness in one of the world’s busiest shipping routes. The issue highlights how closely global carriers monitor access to the canal.
The Panama Canal has rejected claims tied to a $4 million priority-transit payment as traffic through the waterway climbs. The issue highlights growing competition for canal access and the importance of its auction system.
Panama’s National Energy Secretariat has announced the fuel prices that will take effect nationwide on Friday, April 17. The update matters for drivers, transport companies, and the wider cost of goods and services.
The Panama Canal has dismissed claims that a ship paid $4 million to jump the transit line, even as higher traffic increases competition for slots. The dispute highlights the economic importance and sensitivity of canal scheduling.
The Panama Canal Authority dismissed claims that an LPG vessel paid $4 million to skip the transit queue, saying the outcome reflected temporary market conditions. The controversy highlights how rising traffic is intensifying competition for access to the canal.
A disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is threatening jet fuel supplies in Europe and Asia, raising the risk of higher airfares and flight cuts. The fallout could also reach Latin America through global route and price pressures.
A 10-day ceasefire has begun in Lebanon after deadly Israeli attacks, while Trump says a deal with Tehran is close. The truce offers a brief opening in a conflict with wider regional and global implications.
Four criminals stole money from the Penonomé mayor’s office treasury in Coclé. The treasurer was left stable and no physical struggle occurred during the robbery.
Classes have resumed at 16 schools in northern Veraguas after river levels dropped enough to make travel safe for teachers and students. The reopening restores schooling in a region where weather and waterways can quickly disrupt daily life.
Chiriquí and Panamá Oeste met in Game 4 of the Major Baseball 2026 semifinals, with live coverage on TVMAX, TVN Pass and YouTube. The matchup added more pressure to a key postseason series in Panama’s top baseball competition.
Panama earned two bronze medals at the South American Youth Games through Shakti Martínez in surfing and Ashley Cerrud in boxing. The women’s U-17 football team also fell 3-2 to Paraguay and will next face Colombia for third place.
Chiriquí and Panamá Oeste meet in Game 4 of the semifinal stage of Panama’s 83rd National Baseball Championship. The game is being shown live on TVMAX, TVN Pass and TVMAX PANAMÁ on YouTube.
Panama’s bunker sales rose 12.1% in March from February, pushing first-quarter volumes to 1.43 million metric tons, the highest since late 2024. The quarterly total was also up 2.7% year on year.
The U.S. House rejected a resolution that would have forced President Donald Trump to withdraw forces from the war with Iran without congressional approval. The vote leaves Trump’s military operation in place and highlights Republican support for the White House.
Ángela Russo has taken office as Panama’s new Ombudsperson, pledging an open-door approach at the Defensoría del Pueblo. Her leadership begins amid close attention to the institution’s role in defending human rights.
MiAmbiente fined a company $10,000 for pollution in the Matasnillo River and urged businesses to eliminate contamination at its source. The case highlights Panama’s broader push to protect urban waterways.
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works will install 28 real-time sensors on the Bridge of the Americas as heavy-vehicle restrictions stay in effect. The bridge remains limited to vehicles weighing no more than 10 tons.
IFARHU will begin receiving documents for the 2026 General Scholarship Competition on April 20, including the required Socioeconomic Affidavit. The opening marks the start of a key application step for students seeking educational aid in Panama.