Panama’s National Assembly has approved a bill that would criminalize paternity fraud, set prison terms and fines, and require DNA tests in court cases. The measure now awaits President José Raúl Mulino’s decision.
Retirees and pensioners who receive checks will be able to collect their CSS payments on May 4 at payment centers and agency locations. The schedule offers beneficiaries a clear date to plan for their monthly income.
Idaan deputy director Luis Santanach has resigned as Panama faces a worsening water supply crisis affecting the capital and interior regions. The move comes as authorities continue dealing with shortages in areas including Azuero.
IFARHU will continue receiving documents this Saturday, May 2, for the Concurso General de Becas 2026. The process remains an important step for students seeking scholarship support in Panama.
A Cuban man has died in U.S. ICE custody, becoming the 18th such death this year, according to a rights-monitoring group. The case is fueling fresh scrutiny of detention conditions as the Trump administration expands deportation efforts.
Weightlifter Sarría won gold at the Pan American Weightlifting Championship in Panama, marking a major result on the continental stage. The performance added to his standing as one of the event’s top competitors.
Trump said he was not satisfied with Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, signaling that diplomatic talks remain stalled. The conflict continues to raise concerns about regional escalation and global economic fallout.
Panama’s 2026 General Scholarship Contest will accept documents from May 4 to 8 in the provinces. The program is open to students in primary, secondary, and university education.
Panama is setting up a local base camp as part of its FIFA World Cup preparations, a key step in organizing training and recovery for the tournament. The move reflects the practical work behind the national team’s push onto football’s biggest stage.
Tuach advanced to round three at the Pan American Surf Games in Panama, keeping pace in a regional competition that draws top surfers from across the Americas.
Panama’s Public Ministry has opened an investigation into a vehicle fire in Santiago de Veraguas after surveillance cameras reportedly captured suspects dousing cars with fuel. Authorities are now working to determine who was involved and whether the blaze was intentional.
Alianza FC and Sporting SM face off Saturday night in a crucial LPF Clausura 2026 match that will help decide which teams advance. The game will be shown live on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and YouTube.
The López Reina family was laid to rest Friday after four of its members died in a tragic accident in Cabuya de Chame. The funeral brought together mourners in a solemn final farewell.
Luis Sáez returns to the Kentucky Derby aboard Commandment, one of the race’s leading contenders and a new chance to end his long wait for a win. The Panamanian jockey has finished as high as third in previous tries and remains tied to the controversial 2019 disqualification aboard Maximum Security.
Panama’s labor unions used May Day to call for dignified work and better labor conditions, framing the date as a day of struggle for social justice. The message highlighted workers’ rights as a continuing national concern.
Panama’s National Authority for Government Innovation opened a new 24-hour contact center for Line 311 with more than 50 agents. The service is meant to receive complaints, claims, and suggestions from the public.
José Luis Varela said the Executive branch needed to better explain the bioethanol bill, while Alexandra Brenes linked its suspension to concerns over sugar mill board members tied to government circles. The debate has raised broader questions about transparency and public trust.
Panama’s National Assembly approved a bill that eases long-standing protections for coral reefs and seagrass beds, shifting more discretion to the Ministry of Environment. Conservationists warn the change could expose key marine ecosystems to greater development pressure.
San Miguelito has imposed a nightly curfew in Belisario Frías and Arnulfo Arias from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. in response to crime. Mayor Irma Hernández is asking residents to support efforts to reduce criminal activity.
Panama is emphasizing sovereignty and respectful diplomacy as tensions grow over China’s influence in Latin America. The country’s role as host of the Panama Canal keeps it at the center of global strategic competition.