Residents near the Casa de la Municipalidad in Casco Antiguo say weekend events are bringing loud music and late-night noise into their homes. They have asked Panama City Hall to enforce decibel rules at the municipal venue.
Panama’s water crisis is being tied to weak governance, poor coordination, and stalled public policy. The call is for an intersectoral team with scientific support and execution power, not more leadership changes.
The Panama Canal’s neutral status and strategic shipping role remain central to global trade and energy resilience. Panama continues to rely on the waterway as a vital national asset linking the Atlantic and Pacific.
ENSA has scheduled preventive maintenance on its electrical network from May 4 to May 10, with temporary interruptions expected in specific sectors. Customers can check whether their home or business may be affected by entering their NAC on ENSA’s interruptions page.
Panama’s informal workers are not outside the economy — they are driving it every day through street sales, delivery work, driving, and day labor. The challenge is building institutions that recognize and support that reality.
A Panamanian opinion piece argues that legal success in the country too often depends on influence rather than merit, fueling distrust in the justice system. It also warns that weak contract scrutiny and legal shortcuts can damage public finances and institutional credibility.
President Donald Trump said the United States will begin escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a new push to protect one of the world’s most vital shipping lanes.
Gasoline remains a major burden for Panamanian drivers, with price changes often felt more sharply at the pump than they are internationally. As ethanol and cleaner energy options gain attention, the debate over real relief for consumers is growing.
Panama’s push toward OECD standards is being framed as a test of consistency, transparency and institutional discipline, not just compliance. The real challenge is whether reforms can last beyond external pressure.
Alfredo Castillero Calvo’s new book examines colonial Panama through everyday objects, trade routes, and domestic life. The work also comes as the historian receives one of Panama’s top honors.
A dead hummingbird in Coronado has renewed concern over the shrinking habitats that threaten Panama’s birdlife. The call now is for gardens, reforestation, and greener urban spaces to help protect the species.
Panama’s strong GDP per capita masks deep inequality, with wealth concentrated in the interoceanic corridor while much of the interior lags behind. A high Gini score and widespread informality underline the challenge facing policymakers.
A Panama opinion column criticizes the government’s prison resocialization strategy under Dinoska Montalvo, arguing that policy has become more symbolic than effective. It says reducing crime will require deeper social and institutional reforms, not just more prisons.
A reflection on Panama’s education crisis argues that the country must stop blaming teachers alone and instead treat schooling as a shared national responsibility. It also urges serious leadership in both public policy and university politics.
Panama’s development debate is shifting toward the provinces, with growing calls to strengthen agriculture, infrastructure, education, and jobs outside the capital. Advocates say balanced regional growth is key to reducing inequality and sustaining the economy.
Panama’s firefighters have handled more than 4,000 bee-related emergencies this year, renewing warnings about the danger of africanized bees. Officials are urging people to avoid disturbing swarms and to take precautions near hives.
Panama’s 2026 Reforestation Program aims to restore 1,320 hectares with native species, beginning with planting in Soberanía National Park. The initiative focuses on recovering degraded land and strengthening conservation efforts.
The program Arte Sano was presented at a family fair in Omar Park, where presenters, producers and participants met attendees in a festive setting. The event featured children’s attractions and food in one of Panama City’s best-known public parks.
Panama’s National Assembly is considering a bill that would impose prison terms of up to 10 years for blocking access to beaches and rivers. The proposal frames those natural spaces as public resources of collective interest.
Panama will face Brazil in a friendly on May 31 at 3:00 p.m. as part of its preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The match will air on TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass, and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel.
