President José Raúl Mulino said Education Minister Lucy Molinar should address the possible resignation of UNACHI rector Etelvina de Bonagas. The comments put the university leadership issue under the Education Ministry’s spotlight.
Copa Holdings reported first-quarter profit of $212.5 million as passenger traffic rose and the airline expanded its fleet. Higher fuel costs weighed on results, but the company maintained strong margins and liquidity.
Panama’s National Energy Secretariat has announced higher fuel prices nationwide, with gasoline 95, gasoline 91 and diesel all rising. The increase is linked to global oil market pressure driven by tensions in the Middle East.
President José Raúl Mulino held his weekly press conference from Guarumal, in Caimitillo, continuing his regular public briefings. The broadcast placed the presidential message in a rural area of Panama district.
Doctors in Panama are warning residents to take precautions against heatstroke and dermatitis as El Niño drives up temperatures. The advice focuses on hydration, shade, and early recognition of heat-related symptoms.
Panama City Hall is keeping its temporary salvoconducto active for vehicles with expired plates and stickers while registration delivery normalizes. Mayor Mayer Mizrachi outlined how drivers can request the permit.
Panama’s Public Works Ministry is evaluating a bypass in Puerto Armuelles that could cut travel time to David by about 40 minutes. The road would also improve access to the new pier and support regional logistics.
A man accused in the killing of a punk singer has been arrested in Panama after more than 30 years as a fugitive. The case now moves into a new legal phase after decades on the run.
Panama’s women’s national team will play two June friendlies against Jamaica at the Rommel Fernández stadium as it prepares for the road to the 2027 Women’s World Cup. The matches come after Panama’s strong run in Concacaf qualifying.
Panama City is advancing road, water and safety projects across several corregimientos, including new piping in Ernesto Córdoba Campos and a bridge in Las Malvinas. The works are aimed at improving daily life for thousands of residents.
Lucy Molinar described the crisis at UNACHI as “unsustainable,” drawing attention to growing concern around the university. The comments come as rumors surrounding Etelvina de Bonagas intensify scrutiny of the institution.
President José Raúl Mulino ruled out cabinet changes while addressing rumors that the rector of Unachi may have resigned. His remarks also highlighted the public interest around leadership at Panama’s major state university.
Panama City Hall has introduced a new Temporary Circulation Permit system with digital delivery, QR verification, and a physical sticker option. The measure is aimed at speeding up vehicle procedures and reducing in-person paperwork.
Panama’s Social Security Fund has set May 19 as the payment date for retirees and pensioners for the second half of May 2026. Beneficiaries will receive funds through ACH or cheque.
President José Raúl Mulino said the possible re-election of Jorge Herrera is an internal matter for the National Assembly. Lawmakers will choose their new board of directors on July 1.
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump opened talks in Beijing by casting U.S.-China ties as “constructive, strategic and stable.” The message signals an effort to prevent a fresh escalation in a relationship that affects global trade and diplomacy.
President José Raúl Mulino described Panama’s OECD accession as a long-term process that likely will not be completed during his term. He framed the bid as a future-oriented national goal tied to Panama’s broader modernization agenda.
Panama’s president ruled out negotiations with gangs after recent drug seizures and operations targeting criminal networks linked to contaminated containers in ports. The remarks highlight a hardline stance on organized crime and port security.
President José Raúl Mulino defended the rise in Panama’s state payroll, saying new schools and hospitals require more staff. He also rejected claims that the hiring reflects unnecessary government posts.
A BRICS meeting has been overtaken by the war on Iran, forcing major emerging economies to confront a crisis that could shake energy markets and global trade. The conflict carries indirect but real risks for Panama and Latin America through higher costs and shipping disruption.