Panama’s recycling efforts have converted more than 2,000 tons of waste into useful products in under seven years, supporting jobs and innovation. The initiative reflects growing momentum for circular-economy solutions in the country.
Panama’s canal and port governance model is being used as a point of comparison as Peru considers its own approach to strategic infrastructure. The debate highlights Panama’s continuing influence on regional logistics policy.
Panama is replacing the original Corredor de las Playas project with a new expansion plan for the Pan-American Highway through Capira. The work is expected to last about two and a half years.
The Ifarhu economic aid case has grown to 39 defendants after nine more people were charged with corruption and embezzlement. A judge declined precautionary measures, while prosecutors continue probing how aid funds were awarded and used.
School dropout in Panama is being framed not only as a social problem but as a legal test of the country’s duty to guarantee education. The issue highlights the need for earlier intervention, stronger support systems, and coordinated action to keep students in school.
Panama graduated 260 new ordinary seamen through Inadeh training centers in Panama City, Tocumen and Colón. The program strengthens the country’s maritime workforce and logistics sector.
A fire in a storage depot at Aquilino Tejeira Hospital in Penonomé was brought under control by Panama’s fire service, with support from SINAPROC. The emergency response helped contain the incident at the hospital facility.
The National Assembly recognized The Beachers for 60 years of calypso music and honored director Lloyd Gallimore during a chamber tribute. The gesture highlighted Bocas del Toro’s Caribbean cultural legacy and the group’s role in Panamanian music.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has released footage of a ship seizure in the Strait of Hormuz, reviving concerns over one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. The incident could ripple into oil prices, shipping costs and trade across Latin America.
Panamanian migration officers detained a Cuban man at Tocumen Airport after identifying an active U.S. arrest warrant linked to serious trafficking allegations. He was traveling from Suriname to Mexico when routine checks triggered the arrest.
Schools in San Miguelito are reinforcing security as part of a prevention effort covering about 16 campuses. The plan brings authorities and school communities together to help keep minors away from drug-linked criminal networks.
The Bridge of the Americas in Panama will close for a controlled load test aimed at evaluating the structure’s performance. The assessment is part of ongoing infrastructure oversight on one of the country’s most important crossings.
Panama prosecutors have launched an investigation after gunshots were fired during an alleged robbery attempt in Chiriquí. The confrontation began in a bank parking lot and involved three people.
Rescue crews recovered one body from the overturned U.S.-registered ship Mariana after Typhoon Sinlaku, while five crew members remain missing near Japan.
Panama has condemned Iran after a ship flying the Panamanian flag was seized, highlighting the country’s global maritime role and flag registry. The case adds another layer to already tense international shipping and security dynamics.
The International Fair of Azuero opens Thursday with 22 turnstiles to speed up entry. Visitors who buy tickets online will also be entered into a car raffle.
Panama condemned Iran’s seizure of a Panamanian-flagged vessel, describing it as a serious act of aggression. The incident highlights the global reach and diplomatic importance of Panama’s maritime registry.
Panama’s National Assembly Health Committee is preparing to summon acting Idaan director Luis Alberto Santanach. The hearing date has not yet been set and is expected to be discussed at the committee’s next meeting.
Education authorities in Panama Oeste are investigating threatening messages found in a school bathroom, with preliminary information pointing to possible student involvement. Meduca has called for calm as officials work to determine responsibility.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least five people, including journalist Amal Khalil, as regional tensions remain high and Iran-US talks stay stalled.