A crocodile attack on a fisherman has heightened safety concerns in Puerto Coquira, where residents depend on daily fishing and are now being urged to avoid behavior that could provoke the animals. Officials and locals call for coexistence measures as human-crocodile contact rises.
Central America’s nations celebrated 205 years of independence with a festival of food and tradition at Panama City’s Parque Omar, strengthening cultural ties between Panama and its regional neighbors.
A NASA WB-57 high-altitude research aircraft is conducting scientific flights over Panama through September 23 as part of NOAA’s SABRE mission, measuring aerosols, gases, and ozone in the tropical atmosphere. Panama’s strategic location near the Intertropical Convergence Zone makes it ideal for the research.
French Trade Minister Nicolas Forissier visits Panama to explore business opportunities tied to the Panama Canal and the country’s infrastructure projects, including rail, water, and security sectors. He will meet top Panamanian officials ahead of upcoming tenders.
UDELAS has presented a B/.70.7 million budget proposal for 2027 that includes new tuition discounts, alongside planned projects and investments. The plan now awaits review as part of Panama’s national budget process.
Three crew members are missing after their boat disappeared off Veraguas, Panama, with search operations on hold due to severe weather. Teams stand ready to resume as soon as conditions improve.
Panama’s cruise ports received 243,075 passengers in the first half of 2026, a 21.6% year-on-year increase, with Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas the latest ship to call at Colón.
A Colón court sentenced two former Miguel de la Borda communal board officials to eight years in prison for embezzling $29,505 during 2009-2014, amid a broader probe into more than $247 million in diverted funds.
Panama finished first in the CODICADER 2026 medal table, winning 72 gold, 46 silver, and 64 bronze medals in a historic national sports achievement. The result cements Panama’s standing as the region’s leading force in school and youth sport.
Panamanian migration authorities denied entry at Tocumen International Airport to two Colombians who admitted they came to work as “gota a gota” lenders, after officials found debt-collection cards in their belongings.
AES confirmed that the enormous flame seen at its Colón plant was a controlled gas burn, not a fire, reassuring residents after alarming images circulated online.
Panama’s new Internship Law creates a certified framework for young people to gain work experience while requiring companies to register interns through a new Mitradel platform. With youth unemployment at 19.9%, the law aims to bridge the experience gap.
The Orquesta Filarmónica de Panamá honored the late salsa legend Willie Colón with two symphonic tribute concerts at Teatro Balboa, with proceeds supporting earthquake-affected communities in Venezuela and Colombia.
A failure at the Gatún power plant knocked out electricity in Panama City and San Miguelito, cutting 600 megawatts from the grid before Etesa restored full service at 10:58 p.m.
Ifarhu has clarified which purchases are allowed and which will be declined on PASE-U cards, as it investigates merchant fraud and prepares an October payment for qualifying families.
A new edition of Joaquín Beleño’s 1963 novel Curundú prompts a rereading of the Panamanian classic as universal literature, beyond its long-standing framing within anti-imperialist narratives about the Canal Zone.
Teenage pregnancies account for 17.1% of all pregnancies in San Miguelito, Panama, prompting health authorities to cite school dropout rates and lack of sex education as key drivers. Officials are calling for stronger intervention to protect adolescent girls’ health and education.
Technology firm Sonda S.A. has clarified how the new fare collection system for the Panama Metro and Metrobús works, insisting users will not be double charged. The explanation comes as passengers adjust to changes on the country’s two busiest public transport services.
Panama’s Electoral Court has proposed eliminating the National Commission on Electoral Reforms and replacing the mechanism used to discuss and build consensus on future changes to the Electoral Code, drawing reactions from political actors.
