Panama launched its Global Big Day participation from Volcán Barú, building on a record 771 bird species recorded nationally in 2025. The event spotlights the country’s biodiversity and ecotourism appeal.
Panama is marking World Migratory Bird Day by highlighting its role as a passage for more than 170 bird species each year. Rising birdwatching tourism is adding new momentum to the country’s nature-based travel sector.
Two Panamanians were detained in Tolé during an operation targeting the irregular transport of migrants. Authorities have increased controls on alternate routes used to bypass the Guabalá checkpoint.
Document intake for the 2026 General Scholarship Contest begins Monday, May 11 in Panama, Veraguas and the Ngäbe Buglé comarca. The process is a key step for students seeking education support.
Panama is offering Venezuelans in irregular status a free voluntary return program financed through an agreement with the United States. Authorities say the repatriation option is available until May 13.
Israeli strikes in and around Lebanon killed at least 17 people, including four south of Beirut, in a fresh escalation despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah. The attacks raise new concerns that the truce could unravel.
José Córdoba was named Norwich City’s best player in April after a strong defensive stretch in the EFL Championship. The Panamanian defender’s form adds to a solid season that keeps him in Panama’s World Cup conversation.
Families in Gaza’s Al-Shati Refugee Camp returned to widespread destruction after overnight Israeli airstrikes, deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis. The attack highlights the continuing civilian toll of the war and its global diplomatic fallout.
Metro de Panamá is changing operations on Lines 1 and 2 as daily ridership rises to between 420,000 and 450,000 passengers. The adjustment comes as the capital’s transit system faces growing demand.
Panamanian authorities carried out migration operations that resulted in citations and the detection of foreigners in irregular status. Officials reminded foreigners to carry documents and keep their immigration status current.
Israeli strikes across Lebanon killed at least 19 people, putting a US-brokered ceasefire under mounting strain. New talks are expected next week as fears grow of a wider regional escalation.
Panama has opened a voluntary return process for Venezuelans who want to go back home, with repatriation flights fully financed under a migration agreement with the United States.
Rescuers recovered one body after a volcanic eruption at Mount Dukono in Indonesia, while search teams continued looking for two missing Singaporeans. The incident highlights the persistent danger of volcanic activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Costa Rica’s new president, Laura Fernández, is pressing Panama to remove restrictions on Costa Rican farm products and to reopen direct talks with José Raúl Mulino. The dispute remains unresolved after a WTO panel favored Costa Rica and Panama appealed.
Iran has highlighted the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz while nuclear talks with the United States continue. The warning underscores how tensions in the Gulf could affect global energy prices and trade flows.
Panama has opened registration for a voluntary repatriation program for Venezuelans in irregular status, with the process funded through an agreement with the United States. The deadline to sign up is May 13.
A heavy vehicle crash on Panama City’s Centenario Highway caused a major traffic jam and disrupted travel across the capital’s western corridor. The incident highlights how a single lane-blocking collision can quickly affect mobility in the city.
A regional fiscal review for 2025 compares public finances across Central America and highlights Panama’s place in a varied economic landscape. The study shows Latin America holding relative stability while the Caribbean faces worsening deficits and weaker revenues.
Panamanian authorities seized more than one ton of drugs in the first eight days of May, alongside 170,730 citizen verifications during nationwide controls. The figures highlight ongoing anti-drug and public security operations across the country.
Panama faces a mix of rain, intense heat and extreme UV radiation this Saturday, creating uncomfortable conditions across much of the country. Residents are being urged to prepare for both showers and strong sun throughout the day.