A NASA aircraft has arrived in Panama to collect data on tropical biodiversity, with a focus on forest canopies and coastal wetlands. The mission adds to scientific efforts to better understand and protect the country’s rich ecosystems.
Panama’s Ministry of Environment has introduced stricter entry rules for protected areas, including a mandatory liability waiver, bans on single-use plastics and alcohol, and tougher enforcement powers. The new measures aim to protect wildlife, reduce damage, and improve visitor safety.
Tigo plans to invest US$100 million in Panama and is considering a new data center as it expands in the country’s growing telecom market. The move underscores rising demand for digital infrastructure and connectivity.
A 61-year-old woman has died after a violent January attack in Chiriquí, Panama. Prosecutors are now awaiting the legal medical death report to continue the case.
Mayor Stefany Peñalba of Arraiján has been reported to Panama’s Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office over alleged use of public funds to promote her image on municipal buses. The case raises new questions about transparency and the use of municipal resources.
A NASA Gulfstream C-20A arrived in Panama for an airborne science mission focused on tropical biodiversity, environmental monitoring, and STEM outreach. The project runs through May 9 with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.
Senniaf is reviewing the Arraiján Mayor’s Office over the use of images of adolescents on school buses. The case could lead to further actions after the official record is completed.
Gourmet Fest will run from July 30 to August 30, bringing up to 150 restaurants in Panama and the provinces together for three-course menus at special prices. The event aims to boost dining, tourism and Panama’s culinary profile.
A complaint has reached Panama’s Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office over the alleged use of municipal resources to promote Alcaldesa Stefany Peñalba during an electoral ban. The case raises questions about public asset use and campaign rules.
Panama’s Law 473 requires businesses to display prices with ITBMS included, making the final amount clearer for shoppers. The change aims to improve transparency at checkout and in advertising.
Panama firefighters reported 275 rain-related emergencies and confirmed one death as wet conditions continued to affect the country. The agency also said fire emergencies have declined during the same period.
Retirees and pensioners in Panama will be able to collect their May 5 payments at CSS-authorized centers and administrative offices. The schedule is part of the monthly pension distribution system.
The Panamanian Football Federation has reacted to new suspicions of match-fixing as the LPF Clausura 2026 playoffs begin. Attention now centers on the Alianza FC vs. CAI match, scheduled for Tuesday night.
Panama’s National Assembly has begun extraordinary sessions to debate an executive bill reforming the Fiscal Code, with a June 5 deadline for final approval. The proposal focuses on income tax changes and economic substance rules for certain foreign-source income.
Panama will finish World Cup preparation with a June 6 friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina in St. Louis. The match comes after warm-ups against Brazil and the Dominican Republic and before Panama’s opener against Ghana.
The Panama Canal Authority is moving forward with tenders for a management company to oversee the Río Indio water project. The $1.6 billion reservoir aims to secure water for the Canal and much of Panama, but it faces local opposition over resettlement.
Panama will open its national pavilion at the Venice Biennale on May 9 with Hiperstición Tropical, an immersive exhibition centered on memory, sound and cultural identity. The project marks the country’s second straight appearance at the global art showcase.
Capac and Conep have backed an Assembly-created technical table to help reactivate Panama’s construction sector. Conep says a stronger industry could help cut unemployment to around 9.7% and bring it back below 10%.
A teenager was detained as the third suspect in a jewelry store robbery in Costa del Este after police carried out a road closure operation on the Corredor Sur. Officers located the suspect near El Hueco de Tocumen.
Panama will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in a friendly in St. Louis as part of its World Cup preparation. The match offers a key test against European opposition ahead of the tournament.