Panama City is being promoted as one of the top destinations in the Republic of Panama, drawing attention for its mix of urban attractions and travel appeal. The capital remains a key gateway for visitors exploring the country.
Venezuela’s vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, is in The Hague for a World Court case over the disputed Essequibo territory with Guyana. The legal battle carries major stakes for South American diplomacy, oil, and regional stability.
Carlos Lee III has been named Chiriquí’s manager for the 2027 National Major Baseball Championship, marking his return after leading the province to the 2024 title. He replaces Alberto Macré, who took Chiriquí to the 2026 final.
MOCA leader Ricardo Lombana has asked Ancón representative Yamireth Batista to resign from the party as prosecutors investigate alleged misuse of public funds and workplace harassment. The case has triggered internal disciplinary action and renewed scrutiny of local public spending.
Chiriquí is marking 37 years since the killing of priest Nicolás Van Kleef, who was announcing a Mass in his community when he was attacked in May 1989. The anniversary keeps alive a painful chapter in the province’s memory.
Authorities are reviewing access options in La Paz de Chilibre after a private road closure left residents cut off and led to clashes that required police intervention.
Panama prosecutors say the Belisario Porras Community Board was used to divert pandemic aid, causing a $7.3 million loss. The case involves allegations that 240 people received funds without justification.
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.