A student was injured in gunfire near the Escuela de Las Trancas in San Miguelito, prompting a police investigation and one arrest. Authorities are working to determine what led to the exchange of shots.
The IMA has scheduled agroferias for April 29 in multiple provinces and comarcas across Panama, starting at 8:00 a.m. Shoppers are asked to bring their ID and reusable bags.
IFARHU will review scholarship applicants with lower academic averages in a competition open to primary, secondary, and university students. Only students who completed digital registration can take part.
Blue hearts still visible along a road in Chame are keeping attention on traffic safety after a fatal crash. The faded memorials stand as reminders of earlier tragedies and the ongoing call for caution.
IDAAN will suspend water service temporarily on April 29 in communities of Panama Norte due to repair work. The interruption is expected to affect daily routines across the northern sector of Panama City.
Tocumen International Airport closed one runway after a malfunction involving a U.S. aircraft, while the second runway stayed open. The airport kept operations moving during the incident.
A man known as alias “Zaza” received a 48-year prison sentence for homicide and robbery tied to a deadly attack in Cerro Viento, San Miguelito. The case stems from events that occurred in August 2023.
Authorities in Chiriquí arrested a man wanted on 13 capture orders linked to sexual offenses. The case highlights ongoing efforts in Panama to enforce active judicial warrants.
Education authorities are investigating an incident at the Gabriel Lewis Galindo school in Rufina Alfaro after a student was injured on campus. The case has renewed attention on school safety and supervision in Panama.
Electoral prosecutors are reviewing the use of municipal buses in Arraiján after vehicles were seen carrying the mayor’s image. The investigation follows a later inspection in which the images had been covered with stickers.
A judge ordered provisional detention for a bus driver accused in a deadly Chame crash that killed four members of the same family and injured nine others. An appeal hearing is set for May 7.
TVN 2 highlighted live coverage of Game 4 in the final series between Bocas del Toro and Chiriquí in Panama’s 83rd Major Baseball Championship. Fans could watch the game on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel.
The UN has warned that the US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global food emergency. Trump is reviewing a peace plan as pressure builds to keep the vital shipping route open.
Anti-corruption prosecutors inspected the Ministry of Education after a complaint over fake diplomas used in teacher hiring contests for 2026. The case centers on 50 suspected falsified documents and possible involvement by officials and private individuals.
Classes at a school in Pesé were suspended after a flea infestation was detected, prompting pest control specialists to focus on finding the source. The closure aims to protect students and staff while the building is treated.
Israeli settlers set fire to a Palestinian home in Jalud, underscoring the rising violence and insecurity in the occupied West Bank. The attack adds pressure on an already fragile regional situation.
The Panama Canal is seeing rising demand, underscoring its continuing role as a critical route for global shipping and a major driver of Panama’s economy.
At least four people were killed and dozens injured after two trains collided in Bekasi, Indonesia, late Monday. Rescue crews pulled survivors from the wreckage near Jakarta.
The MEF confirmed the official number of retirees registered on the CEPANIM 2026 payment platform. The digital registration system remains open 24/7 for eligible users.
Panama brought concerns over detained Panamanian-flagged vessels and Strait of Hormuz disruptions before the United Nations. The move highlights the country’s focus on protecting its maritime registry and shipping interests.