Girls in Panama presented technology solutions to community problems during the fourth edition of Technovation Girls Panamá 2026. The event featured 270 participants ages 8 to 18 and their mentors.
Panama’s tourism sector is asking authorities for more street patrols after recent criminal incidents raised concern ahead of a busy 2026. The industry says stronger security is needed as more visitors and international events are expected.
Sixteen people, including a minor, were detained during the second weekend of mobility restrictions in two corregimientos of San Miguelito. The measure is part of local efforts to confront crime in the district.
Panama is seeing growing excitement for the 2026 Panini World Cup album, with sticker trading becoming a familiar tradition among collectors. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi stickers are among the most sought-after.
Panama’s U12 national baseball championship got underway with an intense opening day, putting young players in the spotlight. The tournament highlights the country’s strong youth baseball tradition.
More than half of CEPANIM beneficiaries have completed registration, with the highest concentration of applicants in Panamá and Panamá Oeste. The progress marks a key step in the program’s rollout.
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is holding for now, but Tehran has warned Washington over tankers as Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed 24 people. The unrest keeps global shipping and energy markets on edge.
Technovation Girls Panamá is helping girls and young women develop technology projects designed to improve their communities, with an international competition in India ahead. The initiative highlights Panama’s growing youth innovation scene.
Lifeguards from several provinces in Panama are completing intensive training in water rescue and first aid. The program will end with official certification as Panamanian lifeguards.
Panama’s young artistic swimmers are gaining recognition through disciplined training and strong international performances as they prepare for the Junior World Championships. Their progress highlights the country’s growing presence in the sport.
The Indian community in Panama marked the Festival of India with music, dance, food, and a parade of floats inspired by Hindu traditions. The celebration highlighted Panama’s multicultural character and the community’s efforts to preserve its heritage.
Putin used Moscow’s Victory Day parade to project confidence in Russia’s war effort in Ukraine, underscoring the Kremlin’s wartime messaging on a highly symbolic national holiday.
Panama’s public employees will receive the first half of their May salary starting May 12. The Ministry of Economy and Finance has the full first-semester 2026 payroll calendar online.
SINAPROC is monitoring Sahara dust over Panama through Sunday and is recommending masks for people with allergies or respiratory sensitivity. The dust can affect air quality and cause irritation for vulnerable groups.
Panama’s authorities have seized more than 34 tons of drugs so far in 2026 and prosecuted 1,435 people tied to narcotrafficking. More than 8 tons were intercepted at ports destined for different continents.
Brazil’s Supreme Court has suspended a law that could have reduced Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence, keeping his punishment in place pending further review. The move intensifies a legal and political battle with implications for Brazil and the wider region.
Health authorities will inspect the Artemio Jaén school in Arraiján after complaints that students developed skin eruptions on their arms, legs, and back. The visit aims to identify the cause and guide any preventive measures.
Turkey’s foreign minister met with a Hamas official to discuss peace efforts in Gaza as violence continued across the Strip. The talks highlight ongoing regional diplomacy amid a fragile and repeatedly tested ceasefire.
A 14-year-old was shot and killed in Cativá, Colón, after going out for a haircut, marking the second minor killed in less than a week amid violent incidents. The case adds to growing concern over gun violence affecting young people in Panama.
A small group of surfers in Gaza is finding brief relief in the Mediterranean Sea despite the territory’s severe humanitarian crisis and fragile ceasefire. The scene highlights civilian resilience amid ongoing devastation.