Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance warned the public about false information linked to CEPANIM 2026. The ministry said the upcoming web form will resemble the one previously used for CEPADEM.
Panama is reusing treated wastewater to irrigate green areas and support cleaning work, advancing a more efficient use of public water resources. The step adds a sustainability tool to urban maintenance and resource management.
Much of Panama is under an alert for extreme solar radiation, with the strongest effects expected along the Pacific coast. The warning comes during one of the hottest times of the year, when midday sun can pose added risks.
The Panama Open 8 2026 frontenis tournament ended with new champions after a tight and exciting final at the Sociedad Española de Beneficencia in Panama City. The event highlighted Panama’s role as a host for international sports competition.
A Chiriquí cacao maker is arguing that high-quality dark chocolate should taste balanced, not bitter, when cacao is carefully grown and processed. The piece also highlights Panama’s growing place in the fine-flavor chocolate movement.
Panama’s National Police are investigating the killing of a man in Santa Ana after confirming surveillance footage captured the crime. The video evidence is expected to be central to identifying those responsible.
France and Germany are stepping up diplomacy as the Middle East conflict threatens the Strait of Hormuz and global energy supplies. The crisis could ripple into Panama through higher fuel and trade costs.
Playa Venao’s sea turtle conservation program says it has released more than 75,000 hatchlings and relocated over 20,000 eggs this season. The team is now expanding research on nesting conditions while pushing for stronger protection of the beach.
A fire broke out in La Boca beneath the Bridge of the Americas, injuring two people and affecting two tanker trucks. The blaze near fuel-related facilities prompted a response from firefighters in several districts.
Panama is preparing a resolution that would allow material to be removed from the shuttered Cobre Panama copper mine. The move highlights the ongoing importance of the site in the country’s economic and political debate.
Firefighters responded to a blaze in La Boca near the Las Américas Bridge after reports of several explosions. The incident occurred in a strategic Panama City area close to the Panama Canal entrance.
IFARHU has reminded families that some students must validate their enrollment to receive the first PASE-U 2026 payment. The step is key to avoiding delays in the school support program.
Panama’s 2025 reform makes Social Security registration and contributions mandatory for independent workers, with set rates for pensions and health coverage. The rules also define deadlines, documents, and penalties for late compliance.
Minneapolis released security footage of a January ICE-related confrontation that ended in a non-fatal shooting and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration tactics. The case has added pressure to a politically charged debate with implications for migrants across the Americas.
Las Tablas now has its own Miss Universe Panama franchise, with Isabella Kristina Núñez Cedeño named as the town’s official 2026 candidate. The move spotlights the region’s carnival heritage and cultural influence.
Panama is leaning more heavily on virtual peer support and hybrid community spaces as residents cope with relocation stress and social isolation. Online networks are becoming an important part of the country’s evolving mental health landscape.
Seven candidates have advanced to Panama’s full National Assembly in the race to name the country’s next ombudsman. The Pleno will now cast the final vote after Leblanc, Russo and Correa were eliminated.
Panama is facing several days of extreme solar radiation and dangerous heat, with UV-B levels expected to reach hazardous levels through April 9. Officials are urging people to limit sun exposure, stay hydrated, and take precautions outdoors.
Panama has approved a decree allowing mineral material to be sold or exported when needed to reduce risk. The measure creates a legal tool for managing hazardous material under safety-driven conditions.
Protesters gathered outside the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv to demand an end to the wars involving Iran and Lebanon. The demonstration reflects rising alarm over a widening regional conflict with global economic consequences.