An elderly woman in Chiriquí has died after an attack allegedly carried out by her son on January 24, 2026. The case highlights the dangers of domestic violence and abuse against vulnerable older adults.
Heavy rains in Veracruz flooded more than 25 homes, prompting residents to call for drainage maintenance to prevent further water intrusion. The incident renewed concerns about local flooding during intense storms.
UDELAS and UTP have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen scientific research and innovation in Panama. The partnership aims to deepen collaboration between the two public universities.
IFARHU is waiting for approval of an agreement with a local bank before starting PASE-U key card distribution. The move is needed before the first 2026 payment can begin.
Cabra 1, Cabra 2 and El Trapichito water plants have resumed operations after rainfall affected their function. The restart helps restore drinking water service in the areas they supply.
Capellanía in Natá celebrated the National Traditional Cart Festival with a focus on rural heritage, including the symbolic filling of cane. The event highlighted the history of the cart and the labor of Panama’s countryside.
Iran has warned that a U.S. mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz could violate a ceasefire, heightening tensions in a vital shipping lane. The dispute could have ripple effects on energy prices and global trade, including in Latin America.
The BDA delivered more than B/.160,000 in loans to producers in Azuero as part of its institutional transformation under President José Raúl Mulino. The financing supports agricultural activity in one of Panama’s key rural regions.
The Azuero Fair ended with a canine contest that brought dozens of pets and their owners into the spotlight. Organizers thanked the fair’s board for supporting the event year after year.
Shipping companies are paying up to $4 million to cross the Panama Canal as global trade reroutes away from the Middle East. The surge highlights the canal’s growing strategic value during a period of maritime disruption.
Authorities suspended the search for a missing Costa Rican man in Bugaba, Chiriquí, after adverse weather conditions made operations unsafe. The pause comes as emergency teams face difficult terrain and reduced visibility in western Panama.
Authorities in Chiriquí are searching for a Costa Rican man who disappeared during a spiritual retreat in Bugaba, with weather conditions complicating the operation. Family members said he has a history of anxiety and of distancing himself from others.
Panama’s Assembly is weighing Bill 392, which would impose prison terms for blocking access to beaches, rivers and other public-use areas. The measure also targets fraudulent land titling involving protected state lands.
Panama’s Environment Ministry has begun a reforestation program to restore 1,320 hectares across the country. The project aims to recover ecosystems with native species and repair land affected by fires and invasive plants.
A temporary curfew in Belisario Frías and Arnulfo Arias has emptied streets in San Miguelito, with officials saying any expansion will depend on results. The measure remains under review as authorities assess its effectiveness.
Panama’s audit of the Donoso mining site is in its final stage, with a definitive report expected in May. Environment Minister Juan Carlos Navarro said no mining activity is taking place there, only export and material handling.
Panama’s football league has launched an investigation after a bizarre own goal raised suspicions of match-fixing. The case puts the integrity of the domestic game under scrutiny.
Firefighters contained a small fire at IDAAN’s headquarters on Vía Brasil in Panama City. The affected areas were the Human Resources and Legal Advisory offices.
The University of Panama and the Panamanian Academy of Language are advancing a plan to strengthen Spanish in AI and scientific settings. The effort aims to boost access, visibility, and use of Spanish in digital and academic environments.
Panama’s National Lottery released the full results of its Sunday draw for May 3, 2026. The weekly drawing remains a popular fixture for players across the country.