Guánico Abajo, in Tonosí, will celebrate the Virgen de Fátima from May 1 to 3 with activities that reflect local devotion and culture. The festivities also highlight the area’s religious tourism potential.
Avenida Central in Panama City is regaining its architectural identity as commercial signs come down and historic facades reemerge. The cleanup is revealing details that reflect the capital’s commercial and urban evolution.
The National Assembly suspended second debate on Bill 443 on bioethanol, postponing the discussion until the next legislative period. The decision passed with broad support as lawmakers near the end of the current session.
Panama City has opened Puerta Azul in Casco Antiguo, a new parking space connected to the Parkea PTY app and monitored 24 hours a day. The project aims to improve order and mobility in one of the capital’s busiest historic areas.
MiBus general manager Carlos Sánchez Fábrega presented the company’s 2025 management report to a National Assembly committee, saying coverage exceeded 80%. He said 2026 priorities include modernizing the system and strengthening the electric fleet.
Mexican naval special forces detained a suspected Jalisco New Generation Cartel commander in an operation that ended without gunfire. The arrest highlights the continuing pressure on one of Latin America’s most dangerous criminal networks.
Panama recorded 84,067 new work contracts in the first quarter of 2026, up 16,923 from the same period last year. The increase was described as a sign of gradual labor market improvement.
Panama’s Pacific coast has lost its usual dry-season upwelling for the first time in 40 years, alarming scientists and fishermen. The change could disrupt marine ecosystems and coastal livelihoods.
Panama has abundant rivers and rainfall, but many communities still lack safe drinking water. The deeper crisis is treatment, contamination, and long-running government inaction.
Cole Tomas Allen has been formally charged with trying to assassinate US President Donald Trump. The case has raised serious questions about political violence and security around major public figures.
Panama’s education system faces mounting criticism for failing to match today’s realities, with weak international results and persistent structural gaps. The debate now centers on how to build a curriculum that better prepares students for work, citizenship and life.
The Panama Papers remain a defining symbol of offshore secrecy and the global struggle over tax transparency. Panama continues to be central to the debate over hidden wealth and financial opacity.
Antonio Tercero González was ratified as director of Idaan after a heated Assembly debate over Panama’s water crisis. Deputies pressed him to improve service, reduce tanker dependence, and restore confidence in the utility.
Panama’s rising residency costs are drawing attention as a major jump could make legal residence harder for middle-class foreign applicants. The change may reshape who can afford to move to the country and how Panama competes for international residents.
Veraguas won Panama’s national pre-infant baseball title after a strong offensive showing. The victory adds another chapter to the province’s youth sports success.
Extreme heat is becoming a regular challenge in Panama, with Santiago in Veraguas reaching 40°C and humidity worsening conditions. The push for climate adaptation now extends from urban planning to mandatory environmental education.
A 12-year-old student was wounded by stray gunfire near a school in San Miguelito, prompting a police pursuit and the arrest of a 16-year-old suspect. Officers also recovered a firearm and a vehicle linked to the shooting.
A passenger plane crashed southwest of South Sudan’s capital Juba, killing all 14 people on board. The disaster raises fresh concerns about aviation safety in a fragile and conflict-affected country.
Panamanian authorities are asking for help locating 55-year-old South African national FJ Lynton Wepener, who has been missing since April 25 in Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro. The Public Ministry is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Two people were killed in Villa Catalina, Puerto Pilón, in Colón early Monday morning. Police are investigating and searching for those responsible.