Month: May 2026

A tropical wave moving west from Venezuela is expected to reach Panama with significant rain and thunderstorms. The system is traveling at about 30 kilometers per hour.

Panama’s Health Ministry is monitoring 439 contacts after confirming two imported measles cases. No new infections have been reported so far.

Costa Rican President Laura Fernández said she will pursue international action over a trade dispute with Panama affecting potato, onion and dairy producers. The move escalates tensions over market access for key agricultural exports.

The USS Nimitz has arrived in Panama for a rare visit, highlighting the country’s strategic role in regional security and maritime power. The carrier cannot pass through the canal, but its presence still carries strong symbolic weight.

The University of Panama has launched its 2027 admissions process, setting the stage for registration, fees and entrance testing. The timeline is an important reference for students planning to apply to the country’s main public university.

Cobre Panamá’s integral audit has reached the stage of final report consolidation, with publication expected in the coming weeks. The review remains important for Panama’s mining, economic, and regulatory outlook.

Prosecutors inspected the Autonomous University of Chiriquí in a case involving alleged diploma falsification. Unachi’s lawyers said the university is cooperating and denied staff or student involvement.

Unachi’s legal team said the university is cooperating with a Public Ministry investigation into alleged diploma forgery. The attorneys denied that students or staff were involved and said early findings favor the institution.

Veraguas United hosts Alianza FC in a decisive LPF Clausura 2026 semifinal second leg in Santiago after a 0-0 first-leg draw. The home side is chasing its first final, while Alianza brings championship experience and knockout pedigree.

Panama’s meteorology institute has issued a storm watch for much of the country from May 16 to May 19 as the first tropical wave of the season moves through. The alert warns of thunderstorms, sudden river rises, strong gusts and lightning in several provinces and comarcas.

A former U.S. ambassador said Trump’s praise of Xi Jinping at a summit made America look weak. The criticism underscores how U.S.-China optics can affect global politics, trade, and Latin America.

Migration through Darién has dropped 99% following the closure of the Lajas Blancas reception station. The decline has also been marked by a sharp decrease in the number of minors crossing.

The Trump administration is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, escalating pressure on Havana amid threats of military action. The move could further strain U.S.-Cuba ties and ripple across the Caribbean and Latin America.

INADEH has opened a new call for participation, creating another opportunity for Panamanians to access public training and professional development programs. The move highlights the institute’s role in workforce preparation across the country.

Panama’s Ministry of Social Development has increased monitoring at Caipi child care centers amid a measles alert, including vaccination checks and review of children’s control cards. The measure is part of the country’s broader prevention response.

UNACHI’s defense says the university is not linked to diplomas being investigated by Panama’s Anticorruption Prosecutor’s Office. The case highlights concerns over academic integrity and credential verification.

Panama City voided its $1.07 million pocket parks tender after the only bidder failed to submit complete documentation. A new public call is expected soon for 10 parks across seven corregimientos.

Aníbal Godoy, one of Panama’s most experienced midfielders, is expected to play a central role as the national team looks toward World Cup competition. His club form and leadership could prove vital for Panama’s tournament hopes.

Operational tests were completed at a pumping station on Isla Colón in Bocas del Toro to help reduce flooding. The facility will stay connected to the city power grid for continuous operation.

Panama’s Public Ministry is investigating the disappearance of Beyerson Palacios in Tocumen and is asking the public for any information that could help locate him. The case has prompted a community appeal as authorities continue the search.