Vamos is demanding the immediate restoration of salaries for Assembly collaborators after Comptroller Anel Flores canceled a planned meeting on the dispute. The coalition says more than 40 workers are affected and is pursuing legal and institutional action.
A bus driver was ordered into provisional detention after a crash in Chame killed four people. The case highlights ongoing road safety concerns along one of Panama’s busiest highway corridors.
Fuutura has launched in Panama City as a blockchain infrastructure company focused on compliance-first financial technology. The debut adds to Panama’s profile as a regional hub for international business and digital finance.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance explained how users can recover a forgotten CEPANIM password and regain access to the registration portal. The guidance supports smoother use of Panama’s public digital services.
IMA agro-fairs are set for Monday across Panama, offering low-cost staple goods from 8:00 a.m. Rice will be sold for $5, drawing budget-conscious shoppers.
The MOP completed structural tests on the Bridge of the Americas, installing sensors at 24 points to gather data for future decisions. The review is aimed at guiding the bridge’s management and maintenance.
King Charles III has arrived in Washington for a high-profile White House visit as trans-Atlantic relations face new strain. The meeting carries strong historical symbolism and broader diplomatic significance.
Iran is pushing a security deal for the Strait of Hormuz without linking it to nuclear talks, as indirect negotiations with the United States remain uncertain. The move could affect global shipping and energy markets, with knock-on effects for Panama and Latin America.
Panama won the baseball tournament at the IV South American Youth Games, adding another regional title to its long baseball tradition. The victory reinforces the country’s strength in youth development and international competition.
Transport operators in the Ngäbe Buglé comarca are seeking access to the fuel subsidy and formal operating permits. They say regularization would help cut costs and bring more certainty to their work.
Panama’s bioethanol bill has sparked scrutiny after Finance Minister Felipe Chapman participated in Cabinet approval despite family ties to one of the interested sugar companies. The proposal is now in the National Assembly for second debate.
Panama has confirmed that Israeli President Isaac Herzog will visit in May, marking a new high-level diplomatic engagement between the two countries. The trip is expected to highlight bilateral ties and Panama’s role as a regional diplomatic hub.
A small plane crashed near South Sudan’s capital, Juba, killing all 14 people aboard. Preliminary indications suggest bad weather and low visibility may have contributed.
Ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran are intensifying as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drives up gas prices and threatens the global economy. The disruption is also worsening pressure on Iran’s economy and could affect Latin America through higher energy and shipping costs.
Panama City will host the 12th World Congress of the World Free Zones Organization on May 14, 2026, highlighting the country’s role in global trade and logistics. The event is being held in partnership with the Government of Panama.
Authorities in Panama are asking the public to help locate a man reported missing in Bocas del Toro. The search depends on anyone with relevant information coming forward quickly.
Panama City will give drivers two free hours in Cinta Costera 3 parking before app-based fees begin. The new system is designed to improve parking turnover and traffic management in a busy public area.
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 14 people as ceasefire violations continued and fresh displacement followed. The escalation heightens regional tensions and the risk of wider spillover.
Police in Colón are investigating a double homicide after responding to a scene where one of the attackers also died. Officers cordoned off the area while the DIJ began efforts to identify those responsible.
Passport offices in Panama have suspended public attention until April 29 after electrical failures disrupted operations. The pause may delay renewals and other travel document procedures.