A man reported missing in San Miguelito was later found dead in the Matías Hernández River after an emergency search operation began late in the afternoon. Teams responded quickly after an alert call was received around 5:30 p.m.
IFARHU will begin receiving documents on May 4 for the 2026 General Scholarship Competition, open to primary, secondary, and university students. The program is a key source of educational support in Panama.
Police in Los Santos urged residents to report suspicious activity after items of doubtful origin, including laptops and gas cylinders, were found in the Las Tablas cemetery. The discovery has raised concern over possible theft or illegal dumping.
Panama is evaluating a direct Panama-Tokyo flight after a visit by ANA and Boeing to Tocumen International Airport. The potential route could boost tourism, trade, and the country’s role as a regional air hub.
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 41 people in 24 hours, raising fresh doubts about the durability of the ceasefire. The attacks highlight the risk of a wider regional escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.
Panama will tax international companies at 15% if they cannot show real operations in the country. The move targets firms registered in Panama but lacking substantive local activity.
Panama has taken a step closer to securing nonstop flights between Tokyo and Panama after talks involving ANA, aviation authorities, and government officials at Tocumen. The proposed route would strengthen the country’s role as a regional air hub and deepen ties with Asia.
Heavy rain in Panama caused flooding, landslides, falling trees and a structure collapse across several provinces. Sinaproc is searching for one missing person and urging residents to take precautions.
Panamanian authorities seized 700 suspected drug packages north of Portobelo, Colón, in a joint SENAN and Public Ministry operation. Two Colombian nationals were detained.
Alianza FC and Sporting SM meet Saturday night in a pivotal LPF Clausura 2026 match with postseason implications. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. and airs on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and YouTube.
Panama’s Ministry of Security said more than 8,000 rounds of ammunition and 600 firearms were destroyed after police and prosecutors removed them from circulation. The move highlights ongoing efforts to reduce illegal weapons and strengthen public safety.
A U.S. aircraft carrier and missile destroyer have entered Panamanian waters, drawing attention to Panama’s strategic maritime position. The visit highlights the country’s role as a key gateway between oceans and a focal point for regional security.
Panama and Japan are moving closer to a nonstop Tokyo–Panama flight after ANA inspected Tocumen International Airport and reviewed the infrastructure needed for long-haul service. The planned route would strengthen Panama’s role as a regional and intercontinental hub.
A tree fell in Panama City’s 24 de Diciembre district, injuring one man and damaging two homes. SINAPROC said the man is in stable condition.
Panama’s national soccer team is establishing a base camp in Ontario as part of its build-up to the FIFA World Cup. The move is designed to give the squad a structured training and operations hub before the tournament.
Panama has introduced a tax reform that would require international companies to prove real operations in the country to keep favorable treatment on passive income. Businesses that fail to show economic substance could face a 15% tax.
The CSS has confirmed the May 2026 pension payment schedule in Panama, with ACH transfers set for Monday and checks for Tuesday. The calendar helps retirees and pensioners plan their monthly finances.
A tanker hijacking off Yemen and a series of recent seizures near Somalia have raised fresh alarms over maritime security in a critical global shipping lane.
Spain’s prime minister has demanded the release of a Spaniard detained after Israeli forces intercepted an aid flotilla bound for Gaza. The incident adds fresh diplomatic pressure around the blockade and the worsening humanitarian crisis.
War is intensifying Iran’s economic troubles, with rising prices and shrinking jobs adding pressure to a country already weakened by sanctions. The fallout could ripple through energy markets and global trade.