Panama confirmed a second imported measles case in a 19-year-old Swiss traveler who arrived through Tocumen Airport from Costa Rica. The case was verified by the Gorgas Institute after the patient developed classic measles symptoms.
A commentary in Panama is renewing debate over school hairstyle rules and whether they amount to discrimination against students’ identity and culture. The discussion raises constitutional and human-rights questions about how schools balance discipline with personal freedom.
Tighter US pressure on Cuba’s oil supplies is worsening power cuts and fuel shortages, putting the island’s small private businesses under intense strain. The crisis is fueling deeper economic hardship with potential spillover effects for migration and regional stability.
Panama says relations with China are improving after a diplomatic spat, raising hopes for steadier ties between two key partners. The shift matters for trade, investment, and Panama’s broader diplomatic strategy.
Panama has confirmed its first measles case since 1995 after a Dutch traveler brought the virus into the country. The case highlights the ongoing risk of imported infections and the importance of vaccination.
Cobre Panamá delivered school backpacks to more than 1,350 students in Colón province through a coordinated effort with community leaders. The initiative aimed to support low-income families and strengthen education in 13 districts.
Panama City’s municipality has awarded renovation contracts for Plaza 5 de Mayo and Avenida 3 de Noviembre to the Gana-Oti Consortium. The two projects total more than $11.8 million in bids.
The U.S. military killed two people in another strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean, the third such attack there this month. The pattern points to a sharper U.S. security posture in a region that matters for Latin American maritime security and trade.
Russia marked Victory Day with a smaller-than-usual parade in Moscow as Vladimir Putin again vowed victory in Ukraine. The display highlighted both wartime strain and Moscow’s refusal to back away from its military goals.
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian areas across the West Bank, setting cars on fire and storming communities in a new escalation of violence. The attacks add to growing instability in one of the region’s most volatile flashpoints.
Panama has recorded its first measles case since 1995 after a 21-year-old Dutch traveler arrived infected. The imported case underscores the public health risks of international travel and the need for strong vaccination coverage.
Panama is facing new debate over a coral protection proposal awaiting presidential sanction, the return of postal codes, and scrutiny of public-sector pay at UNACHI. The issues highlight ongoing tensions over environmental policy, modernization, and government spending.
Veraguas United and Alianza FC meet at Rommel Fernández in the first leg of the Clausura 2026 semifinal. Alianza enters with recent head-to-head and knockout experience on its side, while Veraguas United brings top-seeded momentum.
Rony Araúz’s 2014 reform at Unachi is back in focus after helping convert temporary teachers into permanent staff and expand the university payroll. The measure, once justified as labor regularization, is now tied to mounting salary costs and financial strain.