Residents of Calle 11 y media in Río Abajo say a deadly shooting has left them afraid to keep selling food and supporting their families. The incident has shaken both safety and livelihoods in the neighborhood.
Police in Vacamonte, Arraiján seized more than 5,000 rounds of ammunition and five grenades. The materials were secured and handed over to the authorities for legal proceedings.
Luis H. Moreno has died after a long career tied to civic service and Panama’s financial sector. He was honored by Rotary after 66 years of continuous participation that began in David in 1959.
A woman died after her vehicle left the road and fell into a ditch on the Changuinola-Almirante highway in Bocas del Toro. The crash disrupted traffic for about an hour and adds to the province’s road death toll this year.
Brazil is expected to fill its annual beef export quota to China by early May as cattle prices hit a record and exporters seek new markets. The shift could ripple across Latin American meat trade and global food prices.
Angela Russo’s appointment as Panama’s ombudsman prompted reactions from lawmakers and renewed attention on the role of the Defensoría del Pueblo. The choice puts a spotlight on oversight, human rights, and institutional independence.
Panama’s Health Ministry has begun its influenza vaccination campaign after a new shipment of vaccines arrived. The ministry also published the schedule and areas for the rollout.
A 7-year-old girl reported missing in La Villa de Los Santos was found this morning after an Amber Alert was issued. Her family had searched for hours since late yesterday afternoon.
Panama’s Social Security Fund uncovered alleged payroll fraud involving fake child support deductions used to pay a furniture store and filed a criminal complaint. The case raises fresh concerns about internal controls in a key public institution.
Parents of 107 students at the Los Olivos school in Los Santos are asking Panama’s Ministry of Education to assign an English teacher to the bilingual program. The case highlights the importance of staffing continuity in public schools.
Children’s lunch choices at school can shape long-term health, especially when ultraprocessed snacks and sugary drinks are the easiest options. Health officials say stronger school food policies are key to reducing childhood obesity.
ODESUR’s Athletes Commission toured Panama’s main youth games venues ahead of the South American Youth Games, praising the country’s sports infrastructure. The event runs April 12-25 and will feature more than 2,000 athletes in 24 sports.
Panama’s National Migration Service is urging users to verify and resubmit online immigration requests after technical failures hit its platform. The guidance applies to people handling status migration procedures through the official portal.
A shooting in Río Abajo left two people dead and two injured, adding to ongoing concern over violence in the Panama City neighborhood.
Luis H. Moreno, a Panamanian writer and banker who represented the country in the World Bank, BID and IMF, has died. He was awarded the Order of Manuel Amador Guerrero in 2023.
President José Raúl Mulino said Panama is entering a temporary transition in port management after a Supreme Court ruling and promised new concessions. He also announced technical support for the Bridge of the Americas after a nearby fire and reviewed plans for old waterfront tank facilities.
Panama will face Brazil on May 31 in a live broadcast across TVN, TVMAX, TVN Pass, TVN Radio 96.5 FM, and TVMAX Panamá’s YouTube channel. The matchup is set to draw major attention as the national team takes on one of football’s biggest powers.
The Judicial Branch has opened job vacancies in Coclé, Panama Oeste and Panama Province, including Panama Centro and San Miguelito. The hiring call is drawing interest from job seekers looking for public sector opportunities in central Panama.
Police in Río Abajo found an abandoned infant in a flooded room inside a barracks and transferred the case to child protection authorities. The response centered on protecting the child’s safety and integrity.
President José Raúl Mulino visited Balboa Port and discussed Panama’s upcoming port concessions, alongside the explosion reported beneath the Bridge of the Americas. The remarks highlight the government’s focus on infrastructure, logistics, and public safety.