Classes remain suspended in Veraguas, the Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca and Bocas del Toro as Panama’s Education Ministry monitors severe weather conditions. The reopening of schools will depend on improved climate conditions and safety assessments.
Heavy rains in Panama have affected 2,954 families, damaged roads and homes, and killed a teenager in the Ngäbe Buglé comarca. Schools have closed in parts of Veraguas and Bocas del Toro as emergency crews deliver aid.
Weather conditions have improved in Bocas del Toro, but civil protection officials are still monitoring vulnerable areas. Classes remain suspended in several schools as a precaution.
Weather conditions in Bocas del Toro have improved, but authorities are still monitoring vulnerable areas and classes remain suspended in several schools. The province is seeing relief, though normal activity has not fully resumed.
The US blockade of Iranian ports has jolted global energy markets, raising fears of higher oil prices and wider economic disruption. The move could have knock-on effects for Panama and Latin America through fuel and shipping costs.
Global views of the United States are sliding further after the launch of war against Iran intensified long-running doubts about American leadership. The shift could affect diplomacy, markets, and stability well beyond the Middle East.
Panama City will host the “Panamá Ciudad Creativa Gastronómica” festival at Panamá Vieja on April 18, featuring more than 50 culinary offerings. The event combines food, culture, and heritage in a historic setting.
Ifarhu has made the socioeconomic sworn declaration mandatory for 2026 scholarship and economic aid applicants in Panama. The requirement applies to preselected students and must be completed online through the official portal.
Cargo transporters in Chiriquí protested in David to demand inclusion in Panama’s fuel subsidy plan, saying soaring diesel costs are crushing their operations. The sector warns that rising transport expenses could affect the country’s food supply.
Vegetation fires are surging across Panama, with the Bomberos reporting 2,359 cases through April 13, 2026, up from 1,629 in the same period last year. The increase is straining emergency response teams and raising safety concerns nationwide.
Metro de Panamá completed the first monorail test on Line 3, running the system from Patio y Talleres to Ciudad del Futuro. The milestone marks progress toward opening a major transit link for the western side of the metropolitan area.
Ciudad de la Salud’s obesity clinic is offering integrated treatment for severe cases in Panama, including patients with major mobility limitations. One case involved a 61-year-old man who lived isolated at home for 15 years because his weight exceeded 500 pounds.
IFARHU will continue requiring the socioeconomic declaration for scholarships and assistance programs in Panama. The form must be downloaded from the institution’s website and does not need outside validation.
More than 20,000 transport operators in Panama have been qualified for the fuel subsidy, according to the Land Transit and Transportation Authority. The measure remains an important support tool for the country’s transport sector.
Panama’s National Government has opened the official online platform for transport operators to register for the fuel subsidy. The move gives eligible drivers and transport groups a formal channel to apply for the support program.
Banana jobs are returning to Bocas del Toro, offering relief to one of Panama’s most important export regions. Even so, the province remains cautious as its economy continues to depend heavily on the crop.
Two people died and another was seriously injured after a head-on collision between dump trucks on the road to Playa Blanca in Coclé. Firefighters used hydraulic tools to free the victims from the wreckage.
MINSA held a health card fair at Albrook Terminal from 7:00 a.m. to help applicants obtain the white and green cards used in Panama. The event was organized at a major transport hub to improve access for workers and residents.
Panama’s 2026 International Book Fair will be held in August and will pay tribute to the Panama Canal. The event will highlight the Canal as a symbol of national vision, achievement, and identity.
A dispute involving Panama Ports Company has drawn Panama into a wider struggle over strategic trade routes and global influence. The case is now being watched for its legal, financial, and geopolitical implications.