Panama National Police dismantled a vehicle theft ring operating in the metropolitan area. The operation is part of broader efforts to curb property crime in the capital region.
Italian Chambers of Commerce met in Panama to refine regional investment plans and deepen trade ties with Latin American markets. The summit highlighted Panama’s role as a strategic hub for cross-border business cooperation.
Preselected students for IFARHU’s 2026 General Scholarship Contest must verify where and when to submit their documents, including the Socioeconomic Sworn Declaration. The step is key to completing the scholarship process.
Panama’s Government Commission advanced a proposal to bar plea agreements in femicide cases and another targeting adults who push minors into crime. Both measures now move deeper into the legislative process.
Residents of Penonomé are voicing frustration over the removal of guayacán trees along the Inter-American Highway. The trees are especially missed during their flowering season, when they are at their most distinctive.
Panama’s tax authority suspended legal and administrative deadlines for taxpayers from April 15 through April 17, with terms resuming on April 20. The move affects compliance timing and other procedural obligations.
Naturgy will carry out planned electricity interruptions in Panama and several provinces through April 19 for maintenance work. The outages are expected to affect homes and businesses across affected areas.
A pregnant woman in Ngäbe-Buglé was evacuated by Senan after labor complications and taken to Rambala before being transferred by ambulance. The operation underscores the importance of emergency transport in remote parts of Panama.
A judge ordered preventive detention for two men charged in the killing of National Police sergeant Elvis Espinosa in El Chorrillo. Prosecutors say witnesses linked the suspects to armed shots fired near a soccer field in Panama City.
Transport drivers in Azuero and Chiriquí welcomed a new fuel subsidy as a financial relief, but the rollout was slowed by platform problems and long lines. Operators said the benefit helps, though it remains limited.
Panama customs officers retained more than 2,000 boxes of alcoholic beverages during a border operation in western Panama. Authorities say the goods were allegedly headed illegally toward Costa Rica.
The National Assembly approved, by insistence, a bill to extend health center hours across Panama after the Executive Branch objected over financing and technical issues. The measure is intended to improve access to primary care beyond standard hours.
Residents in Parita cross water daily on a makeshift carricoche, turning an ordinary trip into a dangerous routine. The improvised crossing shows the risks faced by people who depend on fragile local transport.
Panama’s National Assembly has approved by insistence a bill to extend operating hours at health centers nationwide, overruling Executive objections. The measure expands primary care access beyond the regular workday but stops short of mandating 24-hour service.
China’s export slowdown is drawing attention to Panama’s shipping sector as global carriers face pressure tied to port operations in the country. The trend highlights how closely Panama’s logistics economy is linked to international trade flows.
Panama’s ports are drawing attention again as reported pressure mounts on Maersk and MSC, while slowing Chinese exports add strain to global shipping. The developments underscore Panama’s central role in international trade and logistics.
Shoppers packed the Dolega agrofair as rice became the product drawing the most attention amid fears of further price increases. The turnout highlights consumer concern over the cost of a key household staple.
China is pressing Maersk and MSC to leave Panama’s Balboa and Cristóbal ports, intensifying a dispute tied to the country’s key canal logistics hubs. The standoff reflects growing geopolitical tension over control of strategic infrastructure in Panama.
Adrián Holguín earned bronze in men’s 81kg judo at the South American Youth Games in Panama after winning his bronze-medal bout against Paraguay’s Elías Verón. His podium finish delivered Panama’s sixth medal of the event.
Thomas Christiansen praised Panama’s new 2026 World Cup jersey, saying it can boost player motivation. The kit now joins the buildup to a major tournament moment for the national team.