Renewed debate over the Panama Canal is drawing attention to Panama’s broader economic model and the importance of free enterprise. The discussion highlights how the canal, trade, and investment remain closely tied to the country’s future.
A former Unachi human resources chief has described nepotism, political influence and payroll growth inside the Chiriquí university. Her remarks add fuel to the debate over governance and accountability at one of Panama’s public universities.
Martín Torrijos is set to unveil a new political party in Panama, signaling a possible 2029 presidential run. At the same time, internal Assembly and comptroller disputes are sharpening the country’s political scene.
Panama’s Education Ministry has relaunched a $268.5 million tender to buy more than 531,000 laptops for public school students. The plan revives a debate over whether the country should invest in devices or permanent computer labs.
Panama’s National Assembly boosted its 2026 budget to $141.8 million after approving $26.5 million in transfers, a 43.6% rise from the original allocation. The move sparked a heated debate over payroll growth, transparency, and public spending oversight.
Panama health experts are urging measles vaccination as regional cases rise and imported infections appear in the country. Officials say the main risk comes from international travel, while local transmission remains low.
Panama’s Ministry of Education has opened 182 teaching vacancies nationwide to replace staff who retired, resigned, died, or took leave. The hiring drive comes as Meduca also faces an internal probe tied to false diplomas and more than 200 departures.
Panama’s comptroller remains at the center of a widening controversy as the Public Ministry keeps investigating actions linked to the case. The dispute is raising fresh concerns about institutional independence and public confidence in the justice system.
Russia struck Kyiv with drones and missiles, damaging several buildings and prompting rescue efforts amid fears that residents may be trapped. The attack is the latest sign that Ukraine’s capital remains under sustained threat.
Naturgy’s EDEMET–EDECHI units and two unions signed a new collective agreement in Panama after 15 weeks of talks. The four-year deal keeps existing benefits and adds provisions on pensions, training, inclusion and worker well-being.
Panama has learned its group-stage opponents, stadiums, and kickoff times for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The schedule gives the national team a clear road map as it prepares for the tournament.
Recent ransomware attacks on Panama’s Social Security Fund and other state entities have exposed serious weaknesses in the country’s cybersecurity framework. The breaches are renewing pressure for stronger standards, audits, and accountability in public systems.
Panama’s recent improvement in country risk has renewed calls to make anti-corruption the country’s next major national project. The message is that economic progress will only last if public institutions become more transparent, efficient, and accountable.
Students from top Venezuelan universities blocked a main highway in Caracas to demand the release of political prisoners. The protest highlights continuing tensions over political detentions and civil liberties in Venezuela.
Panama’s tax reform is drawing attention not only for tougher rules on multinational companies, but also for the need to impose deadlines and accountability on the state. The debate centers on whether the government should modernize its own tax administration as aggressively as it regulates taxpayers.
Education Minister Lucy Molinar said rumors of Etelvina de Bonagas’s resignation at Unachi cannot be denied because they are true. The comments have intensified attention on leadership at the public university in Chiriquí.
Doctors in Panama are urging residents to take precautions against heatstroke and dermatitis as an El Niño alert raises temperatures and health risks. The advice focuses on hydration, sun protection, and early attention to symptoms.
Xi Jinping welcomed Donald Trump to Beijing for high-level talks centered on tariffs and rising US-China tensions. The meeting could influence global trade, supply chains and shipping routes that matter to Panama and Latin America.
Panama has confirmed two imported measles cases, including its first since 1995, putting the focus back on vaccination and prevention. Health officials and families are being urged to verify immunization status and stay alert to symptoms.
Panama’s medical certification law took years of debate, revisions, and institutional cooperation before becoming part of the country’s health system. The reform reshaped medical education by tying internship access to standardized academic testing.