Panama has started a weeklong vaccination campaign in 24 de Diciembre with a goal of reaching about 9,000 people. The drive is part of a nationwide effort with vaccination points at health facilities across the country.
TVN Media and Jump have renewed their alliance to support entrepreneurship in Panama, offering visibility and tools to help new businesses grow. The partnership aims to back ventures with sustainable and social impact.
Juan Diego Alonso was named MVP of Panama’s 2026 National Major Baseball Championship after leading key offensive categories. Davis Romero earned top pitcher honors following a dominant relief season for Coclé.
Panama has advanced a tender to rehabilitate and modernize 2.5 kilometers of the Pan-American Highway between David and the border crossing. The upgrade targets a key route for traffic, freight, and regional connectivity in western Panama.
Curaçao athletes posted mixed results at the South American Youth Games in Panama, with some competitors getting off to a strong start. The event offered key international experience for the young delegation.
Panama City’s municipality has opened registration for a free recycling-themed art course that includes a certificate. The workshop combines creative training with environmental awareness for residents interested in sustainable art.
Higher war-risk costs linked to the Iran conflict are prompting some ships to pay about $1 million to cross the Panama Canal. The surge underscores the canal’s importance as a safer and faster route for global trade.
A hearing began for former Colón mayor Alex Lee, a former Barrio Sur representative, and the Barrio Norte treasurer as a court reviews arrests, charges, and precautionary measures. The case has drawn attention because it involves former local officials in one of Panama’s key provinces.
Yuberjen Martinez is scheduled to face Angel Bethancourt in a boxing bout on May 22 in Panama. The fight adds another high-profile matchup to the country’s active boxing scene.
A court hearing involving the representative and treasurer of the Barrio Norte community board led to provisional detention for the board official. The judge also reviewed the legality of the arrest, the formal charges and possible precautionary measures.
Lebanon is deeply divided over whether to pursue talks with Israel or continue backing Hezbollah’s armed stance. The debate comes as pressure grows to find an end to the conflict and avoid further escalation.
Panama Canal prices have climbed to record highs as the Iran war disrupts shipping routes and pushes more vessels toward Panama. The spike underscores the canal’s importance in global trade and Panama’s exposure to international conflict.
A legislative staffer has taken Panama’s comptroller to the Supreme Court over unpaid leave imposed on Assembly employees. The challenge centers on whether the comptroller had the authority to suspend salaries without a request or approval from the legislature.
Panama condemned the seizure of the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca after Iranian forces took control of the vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident underscores the risks facing Panama’s global ship registry in a volatile shipping corridor.
Panama’s CADE 2026 business agenda is centering on OECD-backed good practices and stronger public policies that can endure beyond government changes. The discussion underscores growing attention to institutional quality and long-term competitiveness.
ASEP has opened an inquiry into the power outage that disrupted service in Panama City and parts of Panama Oeste on April 22. The incident affected thousands of customers in one of the country’s most important urban areas.
Some shipping companies are paying up to $1 million to transit the Panama Canal as the Iran war disrupts global trade routes. The move underscores the canal’s growing value when carriers seek faster, safer passage.
President José Raúl Mulino has named Antonio Tercero González as the next director of Idaan, Panama’s national water and sewer utility. His appointment now moves to the ratification stage before he formally takes office.
Panama’s Cuidarte program has supported more than 900 families through a pilot plan focused on early stimulation and vulnerability detection. The initiative also helps connect households with health services and identification documents.
Drought, failed rains and conflict are driving 6.5 million people in Somalia into hunger, with children facing acute malnutrition risks. The crisis underscores how climate shocks and insecurity can combine into a major humanitarian emergency.