The Ministry of Government opened visit registration after inmates were transferred to La Esmeralda, splitting visitors into Saturday and Sunday groups. The schedule is designed to manage access in an orderly way.
Panama has extended a preventive alert for rain and thunderstorms through May 7, 2026. The notice urges caution as rainy-season conditions continue across the country.
Senniaf inspected Arraiján’s mayor’s office after allegations that minors’ images were used on official vehicles without proper parental authorization. The case highlights child-protection rules for public institutions in Panama.
Authorities are searching for a 40-year-old Costa Rican man reported missing in Bijagual, Bugaba, while he was participating in a religious activity. The case remains active in Chiriquí province.
Alianza FC and CAI meet Tuesday night in a live LPF Clausura 2026 playoff match at 8:00 p.m. Fans in Panama can watch on TVMAX, TVN Pass and TVMAX Panamá’s YouTube channel.
At least 125 people were detained in San Miguelito after violating the curfew in Belisario Frías and Arnulfo Arias. The enforcement underscores the active restrictions in both corregimientos.
The National Assembly has opened extraordinary sessions to debate the Economic Substance bill over the coming weeks. The proposal is important for Panama’s business rules, regulatory oversight, and international economic standing.
Police in Santiago, Veraguas, stopped an attempted robbery at a jewelry store inside a commercial plaza and detained two suspects. The case highlights the importance of security in busy shopping areas.
Panama will meet Bosnia and Herzegovina in a World Cup warm-up friendly in St. Louis. The match is part of Panama’s preparations ahead of a group stage that includes Ghana, Croatia, and Qatar.
SENNIAF inspected the Arraiján Mayor’s Office after the use of minors’ images on official buses raised concern. The agency will document its findings and hold follow-up meetings.
Mali’s military leader Assimi Goita has taken charge of the defence ministry after the killing of the country’s defence minister in attacks tied to al-Qaeda-linked fighters and Tuareg separatists. The move highlights the worsening security crisis facing the junta.
Panama approved a World Bank-backed plan to modernize its cadastre, digitize land records, and speed up property titling over a seven-year period. The $95 million first phase aims to improve state land tracking, cut delays, and support major infrastructure planning.
Police detained 115 adults in San Miguelito for violating a district curfew, highlighting a large-scale enforcement effort in one of Panama’s most populated areas.
Authorities in Chiriquí seized suspected contraband cigarettes and detained 17 people in an anti-smuggling operation. The case highlights Panama’s ongoing efforts to curb illegal trade in a key border province.
Panama’s Passport Authority has resumed regular nationwide service after a system failure disrupted public attention last week. The restoration should help ease delays for travelers and applicants.
Panama’s National Assembly opened an extraordinary session focused on the Economic Substance bill, a proposal aimed at reforming the Tax Code and improving the country’s standing with the European Union. The measure now moves to the Economy Commission for review.
Panama’s Ministry of Environment has launched a 2026 reforestation program to restore degraded land and support environmental recovery. The effort ties conservation to biodiversity, watershed protection, and long-term land health.
A NASA airborne laboratory has arrived in Panama for a scientific mission involving Panamanian students, teachers, and researchers. The visit underscores cooperation in science, education, and international research.
Panama City residents are protesting loud parties held in a municipal building space rented by city hall. The dispute reflects broader tensions in Panama over noise, neighborhood livability, and public venue oversight.
Blas Pérez is launching “7 de Área,” a new interview podcast on TVMAX, as Panama’s national team buildup continues ahead of the Brazil friendly on May 31. The match will air across TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass, and YouTube.