Panama City is keeping its temporary permit available for vehicles with expired plates, giving drivers a short-term way to circulate while they regularize their paperwork. The measure is designed as a bridge, not a substitute for plate renewal.
More than 1,500 ships and 20,000 crew members are stuck in the Persian Gulf as unrest disrupts shipping routes. Panama’s role in global trade is growing as tensions boost traffic through the Canal.
Panama has put out a B/. 30.8 million tender to strengthen care for ulcers and diabetic foot conditions. The contract also covers storage and distribution to help ensure steady supplies for treatment.
Panama’s regenerative tourism model is gaining interest among Argentine travelers seeking destinations that combine nature, sustainability, and community impact. The approach is helping position the country as a standout regional choice for responsible travel.
President Jose Raul Mulino said Panama’s ties with China have improved after a dispute involving accusations that Panamanian-flagged ships were detained in Chinese ports. The development matters for Panama’s maritime interests and wider trade relations.
President José Raúl Mulino said Panama’s country risk has fallen and defended the maritime registry as a pillar of the economy. He also backed continued investment tied to the Panama Canal.
President José Raúl Mulino will attend Laura Fernández’s inauguration in Costa Rica and hold bilateral meetings focused on diplomacy, trade, and regional cooperation. The visit highlights Panama’s interest in deeper Central American integration and logistics ties.
President José Raúl Mulino will travel to Costa Rica on May 8 to attend Laura Fernández’s inauguration and hold bilateral meetings, including one with Spain’s King Felipe VI. It will be his 23rd trip abroad since taking office in July 2024.
A new legislative initiative in Panama seeks to bring clearer rules and more transparency to the selection of artists for international cultural representation. The proposal aims to expand fair access and standardize how participants are chosen.
MIDES confirmed the second 2026 payment dates for beneficiaries of Red de Oportunidades, 120 a los 65, SENAPAN and Ángel Guardián. The schedule is important for families and older adults who rely on these social support transfers.
Iran is weighing a U.S. proposal to end the war as Trump threatens renewed bombing unless a deal keeps the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping. The dispute could rattle energy markets and global trade.
President José Raúl Mulino said Panama’s falling country risk is improving the country’s appeal to investors. He made the remarks at the Americas Maritime Convention 2026, linking financial confidence to new capital flows.
Panama City completed new sidewalks in Las Mañanitas that will benefit more than 3,000 students and staff in the area. The municipality also delivered six community bridges and is nearing completion of two more.
President José Raúl Mulino visited ASTIBAL in Balboa and highlighted the shipyard sector’s contribution of more than 1,000 jobs in Panama. The visit points to the importance of maritime industry in the country’s logistics economy.
Two minors were detained in connection with a violent robbery against a couple on Balboa Avenue near the Cinta Costera in Panama City. The case has renewed concern over street crime in a busy central area of the capital.
Panama’s National Energy Secretariat says fuel in the country meets international technical standards, even as authorities increase gas station inspections after user complaints. The move underscores growing attention to consumer protection and fuel market oversight.
President Donald Trump and Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are set to discuss tariffs and organized crime at the White House in talks with regional implications. The meeting could influence trade policy and security cooperation across Latin America.
President José Raúl Mulino said tensions with China over detained Panamanian vessels are starting to ease after a recent spike in holds at Chinese ports. The issue has highlighted Panama’s exposure to maritime and diplomatic disruptions.
IFARHU says the first PASE-U 2026 payment could arrive at the end of June, with digital cards among the planned changes. The update gives Panamanian families an early window for one of the country’s most important student aid programs.
Panama’s 2026 U-12 National Baseball Championship will run from May 9 to May 16 at the MVP Sport Complex. The tournament will feature regular-season games, semifinals, and a final to crown the national champion.