Legal reforms passed in Panama helped reshape Unachi’s hiring rules, swelling its payroll and strengthening Rector Etelvina Medianero de Bonagas’ hold on power. The university now faces a heavy salary burden, debt to Social Security, and mounting scrutiny.
A Panama study found that PrEP remains highly effective against HIV but does not protect against other STIs such as syphilis and gonorrhea. Researchers say condom use, education and follow-up care remain essential.
Martín Torrijos and José Raúl Mulino led Panama’s 2024 presidential race in reported private donations, with RM posting the highest combined total once Ricardo Martinelli’s earlier fundraising is included. The campaign finance figures also show how much each ticket spent on advertising, transport and organization.
Panama’s Attorney General for Administration urged the Supreme Court to uphold the environmental approval for Puerto Barú in Chiriquí. The project remains under legal challenge and separate review tied to UNESCO concerns over possible impacts on Coiba.