Homelessness is rising in Panama City as inequality and weak housing investment continue to strain vulnerable residents. Government plans are underway, but the problem remains entrenched.
Panama City has advanced alongside Rosario and Guatemala City in the bid to host the 2029 Junior Pan American Games. The competition highlights Panama’s growing role in regional sports hosting.
Taiwan’s goodwill fleet passed through the Panama Canal on Saturday as it continued a training mission. The transit highlighted the canal’s global importance and its role in international maritime movement.
Playa Bonita has grown from a deserted beach into one of Panama’s best-known beachfront developments, anchored by a residential tower and two resort hotels. The project reflects the country’s rising profile in tourism and coastal real estate.
Thousands of protesters in Iraq denounced what they called a senseless U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, warning that any escalation could engulf the wider Middle East.
Inadeh and the Panama Tourism Authority signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen tourist guide certification and expand formal job opportunities for Panamanians. The move links vocational training with tourism, one of the country’s key economic sectors.
A tourist disappeared off the coast of Veraguas amid strong waves and beach closures in western Panama. The incident follows rescues in Veracruz as dangerous surf conditions continued.
President Donald Trump said a U.S. crew member missing after Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued. The incident comes amid escalating U.S.-Israeli attacks and mounting fears of a wider regional conflict.
Yemen’s Houthis say they carried out a missile strike targeting Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, adding to regional tensions tied to the Gaza war. The claim underscores ongoing risks to aviation, shipping, and Middle East security.
Taiwan’s goodwill fleet transited the Panama Canal during an ongoing training mission, underscoring the canal’s role as a key global maritime passage. The voyage also reflects the training and diplomatic purpose of overseas naval deployments.
Iran says Iraqi ships are exempt from restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, a step that could restore as much as 3 million barrels a day of oil flows. The move may ease some pressure on global energy markets, but it also underscores continuing instability in a vital shipping lane.
Most Americans oppose the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, creating an early political problem for President Donald Trump as the conflict deepens. The backlash could affect how far Washington is willing to escalate.
A Panama lawmaker has proposed banning discretionary public funds used by top officials, arguing they have enabled years of unchecked spending. The push comes after at least $201.4 million was spent through the mechanism since 1994.
Panama’s land bridge formed millions of years ago, reshaping migration, rainfall, and biodiversity. Today, the Panama Canal makes freshwater management one of the country’s most important challenges.
Amadou Ndiaye Tribaldos, a Swiss bobsledder with Panamanian roots, helped win bronze at the 2026 Winter Olympics. His rise from Lenzburg sprinting to the Olympic podium has made him a local and Panamanian source of pride.
Archaeological work in Panama Viejo, the Casco Antiguo and San Lorenzo is revealing how colonial churches doubled as cemeteries and how the fortress was built in layers. The findings add new detail to Panama’s religious, social and military history.
Adolescent pregnancy in Panama is driven largely by adult men, not teenage girls, according to official figures. The fight against it depends on changing male behavior and the social norms that excuse abuse.
Panamanian airlines, hotels and merchants are opposing a bill that would raise the senior discount on airfare from 25% to 35%. Lawmakers will resume debate after the Ministry of Economy and Finance weighs in.
Street homelessness is becoming more visible in Panama City, including in Ancón, where officials and community leaders are calling for sustained action. While estimates vary, pending bills and stalled interagency efforts show a growing gap between the scale of the problem and the public response.
Ifarhu reminded students that scholarships can be lost for poor grades, failed subjects, or late paperwork. The agency will publish the 2026 document calendar after Holy Week.