Panama launched the Intercolegiales Meduca 2026 with a national goal of including all 16 educational regions for the first time. More than 2,500 student athletes are expected in the final stage in Panama City.
Unachi’s payroll has come under scrutiny after its monthly wage bill was put at $5.8 million, with 249 workers earning more than $7,000 a month. Rector Etelvina Medianero de Bonagas tops the list at $12,000, above the president’s salary.
A surveillance camera in Las Cumbres captured a man attacking a dog, prompting outrage online. The video has renewed attention on animal welfare and accountability in Panama City.
Panama’s National Police carried out Operation “Radar” and arrested several suspects linked to an attempted homicide case. The operation reflects ongoing efforts to confront violent crime and improve public safety.
A Copa Airlines Boeing 737 scheduled to carry Panama’s national team to the 2026 World Cup is set to arrive in the country this Wednesday. The aircraft highlights the logistical planning behind Panama’s tournament preparations.
Uriel Batista delivered a breakout first season in Portugal, leading Leixões SC in scoring and helping the club finish third in the league. The Colon-born volleyball player strengthened his case as one of Panama’s top international athletes.
Panama President José Raúl Mulino met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Panama City, highlighting the country’s role as a diplomatic meeting point. The visit reflects ongoing high-level engagement between Panama and Israel.
The Ministry of Public Works is stabilizing a critical section of the Arraiján–La Chorrera highway at Cerro Silvestre after repeated landslides. Drivers heading inland face one-lane traffic during morning and early afternoon hours.
MITRADEL has announced new job openings this week through its employment bank for Panama Oeste, Veraguas and Coclé. The listings are part of the ministry’s effort to connect employers and job seekers across the country.
Three cruise passengers were evacuated off Cape Verde after a hantavirus outbreak raised urgent health concerns aboard the vessel. The case highlights the public health risks that can emerge on international cruise routes.
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters attacked a high-security prison in Mali and disrupted food supplies to Bamako, escalating pressure on the government and civilians. The move highlights how insurgents are targeting both state institutions and vital transport routes.
Panama has unveiled a Copa Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 that will accompany the national football team to the 2026 World Cup. The presentation has been received as a show of national support and pride.
A technical meeting in Herrera reviewed how climate conditions affect agriculture and how agroclimatic tables feed quarterly bulletins for producers. The effort aims to support Panama’s farm sector with climate guidance.
An Israeli strike in western Khan Younis killed a Gaza police colonel and wounded at least 17 others, Palestinian medics said. The attack adds to the mounting toll of the war in southern Gaza.
Hospital Santo Tomás and AstraZeneca signed a scientific cooperation agreement in Panama to strengthen care for rare diseases. The pact brings together public health leadership and private sector expertise around specialized patient care.
Panama’s Assembly is weighing an economic substance bill aimed at companies that register in the country without real local operations. Eduardo Gaitán says the measure is designed to strengthen compliance and help Panama improve its international standing.
Panama’s Indian community will mark the Festival of the India 2026 this weekend, celebrating heritage, tradition, and cultural identity. The event underscores the country’s multicultural character.
Panama’s Día del Niño y la Niña is now celebrated on the last Sunday of July under Law 453. The date gives families and communities a fixed time to honor children each year.
Panama says ties with China have improved after a dispute over two canal ports ended with the country taking control of the facilities. The case underscores how the Panama Canal and nearby logistics assets shape diplomacy and trade.
Panama handed out 2,000 scholarships in the first phase of the “Abrazos del Futuro” program, targeting children identified through labor inspections and field visits. The effort focuses on areas such as Coclé and Panama City where child labor concerns are greater.