Panama will face Brazil in a friendly on May 31 as part of its preparation for the 2026 World Cup. The match will air on TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ’s YouTube channel.
José Luis Rodríguez is drawing support from Panama as he pursues a second World Cup appearance. Panama will face Brazil in a May 31 friendly ahead of the 2026 tournament.
IFARHU has reminded preselected students to submit documents on the assigned dates for the 2026 General Scholarship Contest in Panama Centro and Veraguas. The intake process is a key step for candidates seeking scholarship support.
APATEL warned that recent criminal incidents in Panama City could hurt Panama’s image as a safe tourist destination. The hotel association urged stronger police presence and faster security responses in visitor areas.
The United States says its ceasefire with Iran remains in place even as tensions persist around the Strait of Hormuz. The developments matter for global energy markets and could ripple through shipping and fuel costs, including in Panama.
Panama is entering 2026 with strong salary-growth expectations and more than 75 executive vacancies across banking, retail and logistics. Employers are also planning broader hiring as they prepare for the year ahead.
Unachi warned that repeated budget cuts for 2025 and 2026 could threaten biweekly payroll payments and strain university operations. Faculty concerns have turned the issue into a broader debate over public funding for higher education in Panama.
Electoral prosecutors carried out a new proceeding at the Arraiján Mayor’s Office after a judge authorized the action. The case is tied to an investigation into a possible electoral offense in the municipality.
A judge in Panama City revoked house arrest and ordered preventive detention for a man accused in an attempted aggravated robbery at a jewelry store in Plaza 5 de Mayo. The case involves allegations that he acted with two others on April 23, 2026.
Trump has suspended a U.S. operation in the Strait of Hormuz while Washington tries to finalize an agreement with Iran. The decision could ease tensions in a waterway vital to global oil shipping.
Senafront warned the public in Panama about digital scams in which criminals impersonate its members to request money through online platforms. The agency urged residents to be cautious with unexpected payment demands that use its name or image.
Electoral prosecutors carried out a new operation at the Arraiján mayor’s office as part of an investigation into the alleged misuse of state resources for electoral benefit. The case centers on possible violations involving public assets and local government facilities.
Heavy rains have pushed up river levels in parts of Coclé, leading Sinaproc to maintain constant surveillance in communities near Penonomé and La Pintada. Authorities are keeping watch for potential flooding and other weather-related risks.
The United States says its ceasefire with Iran remains intact even as it launches a new effort to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The standoff has kept many commercial vessels out of one of the world’s most important trade corridors.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance says CEPANIM has reached 50% of its total beneficiaries, with more than 205,000 people registered. The milestone highlights the scale of the program and its progress in beneficiary enrollment.
The U.S. military has reopened its jungle training school in Panama after a 25-year pause, joining Panamanian forces in a new joint exercise. The move highlights Panama’s strategic role and the importance of tropical terrain training.
The Catholic Church in Veraguas urged parents and teachers to strengthen values education to help prevent bullying and violence among minors. The message reflects growing concern in Panama about youth behavior and school safety.
Eusebia Calderón de Copete was elected president of the Board of Directors of Panama’s Caja de Seguro Social. The appointment places her at the center of one of the country’s most important public institutions.
Alianza FC and CAI will open the playoff stage at Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez, with the match broadcast live on TVMAX. The game marks the start of a crucial postseason battle in Panama football.
U.S. General Capstone appeared with the U.S. Ambassador of Panama in Panama City, highlighting the continuing diplomatic and security relationship between the two countries. The meeting comes in the context of Panama’s strategic role as a regional hub and home to the Panama Canal.