Portobelo celebrated the seventh Festival de Polleras Congo, Máscaras y Bailes de Diablos with music, boats, and traditional dress honoring Afrocolonial heritage. The biennial event highlighted Panama’s living Congo culture and community identity.
Panama has extended a prevention advisory through May 4 due to rain, thunderstorms, wind gusts and lightning across several regions. Authorities are urging the public to remain alert as unstable weather continues.
The IMA has scheduled agroferias for May 4 and 5 in Coclé, Panama City, Chiriquí, Darién, Veraguas and other areas. The sales events begin at 8:00 a.m. and require a cédula and reusable bag.
Trump said he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war, raising the possibility of a diplomatic opening in a conflict with global consequences. Any shift toward talks could affect energy markets, shipping and international stability.
Panama’s IMA is holding agricultural fairs on May 4 and 5, offering rice for $5 in several districts and communities across the country. The sales aim to give households access to a key staple at a lower price.
Panama’s IMA is holding agricultural fairs on May 4 and 5, with rice sold for $5 at locations across several provinces and districts. The events aim to improve access to affordable staple foods for Panamanian families.
Taboga is being supplied with water from a new treatment plant while IDAAN repairs the island’s damaged facility. The water is limited to essential uses until laboratory testing confirms it is safe to drink.
José “Magnífico” Núñez has entered the WBA super lightweight rankings at No. 7 after defeating Olympic gold medalist Erislandy Álvarez. The win makes him the second Panamanian boxer to beat an Olympic champion, joining Roberto Durán in a historic milestone.
Barbados narrowly missed the quarter-finals at the Pan American Surf Games in Panama, falling just short in a tightly contested regional surfing event. The result highlights the competitive level of the Americas field and Barbados’ progress on the international stage.
César Blackman won his third Slovak league title with Slovan Bratislava after assisting the only goal in the championship-clinching match. The Panamanian defender now returns to national team duty as Panama builds toward the 2026 World Cup cycle.
Panama was part of a multinational operation against child abuse networks that led to seven arrests in the country and 84 overall. The crackdown spanned several countries and highlighted growing cross-border law enforcement cooperation.
Veraguas has added a robot-assisted digital surgical exoscope, bringing high-precision surgery access to nearly one million people across five Panamanian provinces. The technology strengthens specialized care outside Panama City.
San Miguelito’s new weekend curfew led to 40 detentions on its first night, including two minors. Police said the operation targeted areas with high crime levels and will continue through the weekend.
Panama is again at the center of US-China tensions as China assumes the UN Security Council presidency. The country’s strategic role, shaped by the Panama Canal, makes its diplomacy especially significant.
The IMA will hold agro-fairs in Panama on May 4 and 5, with low-cost products available from 8:00 a.m. The events are expected to draw shoppers looking for affordable staples, including rice.
President José Raúl Mulino named Felipe Chapman’s brother-in-law to the SMV board, raising ethics questions under Panama’s public service rules. Chapman defended the appointment and said the focus should be on the nominee’s experience.
Wars and territorial disputes are putting global shipping rules under strain, raising costs and uncertainty across key trade routes. Panama could feel the effects through shifting Canal traffic and higher logistics risk.
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck southern Panama on Saturday, followed by a 3.0 aftershock near Puerto Armuelles. No damage or injuries have been reported as monitoring continues in Chiriquí.
Taboga’s water supply is under restriction after faults were found in the island’s treatment plant. Idaan is providing water from a new plant, but it is not yet approved for human consumption.
IMA will hold agricultural fairs in multiple provinces and regions on May 4 and 5, with sales starting at 8:00 a.m. Rice will be available for $5 at the markets.