Passengers were evacuated from a Metro de Panamá Line 2 train after a technical incident at Hospital del Este station. Service on the line continued normally following the event.
President José Raúl Mulino visited Balboa for the first time under APM Terminals’ operation as Panama reviews port concessions, bridge safety and fuel tank risks near the Canal zone. The government is also preparing for Panama Ports Company’s arbitration while pushing ahead with infrastructure and security priorities.
Panama City Hall has scheduled a public hearing at Parque Urracá to discuss an agreement setting fees for use of the park’s facilities. The hearing comes as the city highlights the park’s role as a sports, cultural and recreational space in Bella Vista.
Chiriquí and Darién forced a fifth and deciding game in Panama’s 2026 Mayor Baseball Round of Eight. The April 9 schedule adds more playoff action as the tournament advances.
President José Raúl Mulino addressed the explosion of tankers under the Bridge of the Americas while speaking at the CCIAP leadership swearing-in. He also referenced the operation of the Balboa and Cristóbal ports, underscoring the importance of Panama’s logistics network.
Panama will host more than 2,000 athletes from 15 countries for the South American Youth Games, with the April 12 opening ceremony at Rommel Fernández already sold out.
Fiebre Amarilla beat the red team in Calle 7 Panamá and returned to winning form, reigniting the rivalry and raising expectations for upcoming challenges.
President Jose Raul Mulino moved to soften tensions with China after Panama’s foreign minister made critical remarks. The conciliatory response reflects Panama’s need to protect key diplomatic and economic ties.
Panama is under a weather alert through April 11 as a low-pressure system brings rain and thunderstorms across the country. The conditions could affect travel, outdoor activity, and flood-prone areas.
President Jose Raul Mulino moved to calm tensions with China after a sharper comment from Panama’s foreign minister. The shift suggests Panama is trying to protect a key diplomatic and economic relationship.
“Voces de la Naturaleza” returns for a seventh season on April 19, opening with a documentary on Soberanía and Chagres national parks. The program highlights their role as key water guardians in Panama.
Panama’s National Lottery moved the April 8 midweek drawing to Thursday, April 9. The schedule change also puts attention on prize validity periods for ticket holders.
Ángela Russo has been elected Panama’s new Defensora del Pueblo with 37 votes in the National Assembly. She replaces Eduardo Leblanc after the end of his term.
Authorities in Panama activated an Amber Alert for 7-year-old Javierys Hurtado, who was last seen in Chitré, Herrera. The search has been intensified as officials appeal for public help.
Israeli strikes on central Beirut killed at least 182 people and wounded hundreds, the deadliest day in the latest Israel-Hezbollah war. The escalation has raised fears of a wider regional conflict.
A fragile ceasefire in the Iran war is under pressure from renewed strikes in Beirut and ongoing tension around the Strait of Hormuz. The outcome of weekend talks could determine whether the conflict de-escalates or spreads further.
Shirley’s move from Colombia to Panama led through years of hardship before becoming a story of community support in San Miguelito. Her experience helped inspire “Mi Primera Cremita,” a kitchen tied to solidarity and resilience.
Ángela Russo was elected Panama’s new Defensor of the People with 37 votes in the National Assembly. The appointment gives the human rights office a new leader under a stronger legal framework.
Iran’s plan to tax ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is drawing immediate pushback from other nations. The move could raise tensions in a critical global shipping lane and affect energy and freight costs worldwide.
Senadis warned that young people with disabilities are especially vulnerable to school bullying in Panama. The agency called for a society-wide response to prevent harassment at all levels of education.