Panama is moving ahead with its new internship law even as a constitutional challenge remains active. The government and business leaders say the plan aims to give young people experience and help ease unemployment.
A Superior Court revoked house arrest and ordered preventive detention for a defendant accused in the aggravated robbery of a jewelry store at Plaza 5 de Mayo in Panama City. The ruling strengthens the custody measure as the case continues.
Panama’s Health Ministry says the cruise-linked Andes hantavirus outbreak poses low risk locally because the strain does not circulate in the country. Officials are urging continued prevention and surveillance as international health authorities monitor the incident.
A family in Herrera rescued a pygmy owl during its flight-learning stage and handed it over for recovery under Panama’s Ministry of Environment. The case highlights the importance of community action in wildlife protection.
A New York Times investigation links Panamanian businessman Ramón Carretero to a Venezuelan oil trade that allegedly used a shell company and unusual payment terms. The case raises fresh concerns in Panama about cross-border deals tied to sanctioned markets and political influence.
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works and the Fourth Bridge consortium signed an addendum to redesign the project’s eastern interchange. The bridge will span 965 meters and feature towers up to 186 meters high.
Argentina is investigating whether a deadly hantavirus outbreak is linked to a cruise ship off Cape Verde after three deaths were reported. The case has raised wider concerns about disease tracking on international travel routes.
Panama health officials said hantavirus cases tied to the MV Hondius involve a variant that does not circulate in the country. They said the local Choclo strain has not shown person-to-person transmission.
U.S. lawmakers are pressing for transparency on Israel’s nuclear capability, challenging Washington’s long-standing ambiguity policy as war with Iran raises regional tensions. The debate could have ripple effects for global security and energy markets.
Panama has awarded power supply contracts to existing plants, reinforcing near-term electricity supply through generators already operating on the grid. The move highlights the country’s focus on reliability and continuity in its power system.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance says first-half-of-May payments to public servants will begin on Tuesday, May 12. The schedule is an important marker for workers and for spending across the economy.
A driver and a fuel station attendant in Arraiján were summoned before the Justice of the Peace in Cerro Silvestre after a dispute over unpaid fuel. The case stemmed from a $10 fuel request that ended with an attempted departure from the station.
Panama’s 2026 U12 national baseball championship will be held entirely at MVP Sport City. The single-venue setup puts the youth tournament in one central location.
Panama has won an international arbitration case against Banesco, avoiding a multimillion-dollar compensation payment. The ruling strengthens the country’s position in future investment disputes.
A clarification on the New Business case updates the headline and text to reflect the number of convictions still in force. The revised wording says only two of the convicted defendants are in prison.
Panama’s national football players joined the official launch of the Panini Album on Tuesday night. The event connected the Selección de Fútbol de Panamá with one of football’s most recognizable fan traditions.
Vendors at the Santiago Market in Veraguas say prices have risen on some fruits and vegetables because of lower sales and higher production costs. The change is affecting shoppers and small traders in one of the province’s key markets.
Russia warned foreign diplomats in Kyiv to leave the city as tensions rose over possible mass strikes during Victory Day commemorations. The threat highlights the risk of further escalation in the Ukraine war.
A driver and a gas station attendant were both cited after a viral unpaid fuel dispute in Arraiján involving $10 of gasoline. The case has moved into the formal complaint process.
Panama and Israel strengthened their ties during a presidential meeting in Panama City focused on technology, agriculture, and water management. The two leaders also touched on the Middle East conflict and broader international support.