Two Injured in Shooting at Colón Residential Complex
A 35-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man were wounded in a shooting at Residencial Los Lagos in Colón province. The attack took place in the walkway of one of the multifamily buildings.

A 35-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man were wounded in a shooting at Residencial Los Lagos in Colón province. The attack took place in the walkway of one of the multifamily buildings.

Alianza FC and CAI will open the Clausura 2026 playoffs on Tuesday night in Panama, with the match airing live on TVMAX, TVN Pass and YouTube. The game begins at 8:00 p.m. and kicks off the postseason race.

A dispute over whether ropavieja should be called carne mechada has become a wider conversation about Panama’s cultural identity and visibility abroad. The debate underscores how cuisine, language, and national pride intersect.
Panama’s Writers’ Day sparked a broader call to strengthen reading skills, improve comprehension, and expand access to books across the country. The message: honoring Panamanian writers means building a new generation of readers.
An Israeli strike in northern Gaza City sparked a fire after hitting a group of civilians, adding to the destruction and humanitarian strain in the enclave. The incident highlights the continuing intensity of the Gaza war and its regional fallout.
Panama’s unanimous approval of a tripartite construction working table has renewed attention on using school repairs to create jobs and strengthen the economy. The proposal links public education needs with a practical plan for economic activity.
Panamanian consumers are becoming more price-sensitive as inflation and easier access to information change buying habits. Businesses face a market where value, not just price, is shaping demand.
Panama’s Public Ministry is seeking public help to locate 21-year-old Maximina Santos, who has been missing since April in Chiriquí. The case has drawn attention to missing-person investigations involving indigenous communities.

Panama denounced provocative acts outside the Cuban embassy while authorities confirmed the release of three Panamanian citizens among 10 detained. The case also includes an Interpol extradition request tied to the incident.
Ricardo Sotelo has resigned as president of the Caja de Seguro Social board, drawing attention to leadership changes at one of Panama’s most important public institutions. The move comes as the CSS remains central to the country’s healthcare and pension system.

Ricardo Sotelo Guedes has resigned as president of the CSS board and the business-sector representative on the institution’s governing body. The move marks a leadership change at one of Panama’s most important public agencies.
Panama’s Public Works Ministry has launched more than $40 million in road bids for Coclé, with the largest project focused on several corregimientos in Penonomé. The plan aims to strengthen local connectivity and improve regional mobility.

Panama is facing renewed pressure as US-China tensions intensify over Chinese-linked investment and visa threats connected to the canal’s strategic importance. The dispute highlights how the country’s global shipping role continues to draw major-power attention.
Residents of Cerro Batea are reporting a repeated wastewater overflow in a footpath and are demanding an urgent fix. They say this is the third time the problem has affected the community.

ACODECO reminded consumers in Panama that tips are voluntary and not mandatory. The agency said confusion often comes from bills that do not clearly separate the meal cost from a suggested gratuity.

U.S. troops are training in Panama, highlighting the country’s strategic role in regional security and the continued importance of the Panama Canal. The exercise reflects ongoing cooperation between Panama and the United States.
U.S. troops are training in Panama in jungle conditions that underscore the country’s strategic role in regional security and the importance of the Panama Canal. The exercises highlight continued defense cooperation between Panama and the United States.
Lebanon says Israeli attacks since March 2 have killed 2,696 people, highlighting the mounting human toll of the border conflict with Hezbollah. The violence raises fears of a wider regional escalation with global economic consequences.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has launched an exclusive portal for CEPANIM 2026 applicants to submit and verify their information. The move sets a single official channel for formalizing beneficiary requests.

A car rammed into people in a German shopping area, killing two and seriously injuring three in what officials believe was a deliberate attack. The incident has renewed concern over vehicle-ramming violence in crowded public spaces.

