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The mayor of Panama, Mayer Mizrachi, announced through his X account that on September 15th… The post Panama’s Mayor, Mayer Mizrachi, Announces 4,000 Job Opportunities for September. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The license plates corresponding to January, February and March of 2026-2030 for new vehicles, motorcycles… The post Delivery of License Plates for New Vehicles along with Motorcycles and Bicycles were Announced by Panama City Hall appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Comptroller General’s Office will audit the purchase of 54,000 laptops for teachers for $28.48 million, while the Public Prosecutor’s Office investigates the process. The supplier’s technical specifications do not appear in the contract published on Panama Compra. The post Panama’s Meduca Contracted $28.4 Million for 54,000 Laptops for Teachers but Do They Meet the Requirements? appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Citizens have protested in the streets of Panama against the infiltration of drug trafficking into politics. Police Chief Jaime Fernández admits he dismissed officers recruited by organized crime, while the Court investigates two congressional representatives. The post When Organized Crime in Panama Penetrates the Institutions – From the Police to the Assembly. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Minister of Government confirmed the figure in La Joyita and also explained the new controls for the delivery of supplies to people deprived of their liberty. The post Remember the La Joyita Prison Break? Four Inmates Remain at Large and 12 Officials have been Dismissed. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Foreign Ministry formalizes the appointment of Ernesto Méndez Chiari pictured below left, to lead the diplomatic mission as Ambassador to Guyana. Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez is pictured below right. The post With a View to Opening a Physical Embassy, Panama Appoints a New Ambassador to Guyana. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Ventura Vega, the new Minister of Education, has a strong academic background in finance. Vega holds… The post From Finance in Panama, and the 10 Boards of Directors, to the Ministry of Education, it is Now the ‘Ventura Vega’ Show. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The IMA announced the Agrofairs that will be open this Monday, August 17th and Tuesday, August 18th, with low-cost products. The post IMA Agrofairs in Panama for Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th of August. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The phytosanitary agreement enables the export of Argentine lemons, tangerines, oranges and grapefruits to Panama, a market with potential to expand citrus trade. The post Panama will Accept Citrus Fruits Exported from Argentina appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office has succeeded in keeping two people in provisional detention for recruiting Panamanians for the war between Russia and Ukraine. The post Recruitment of Panamanians for the War. The Public Prosecutor’s Office Continues its Investigation. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
A controversial email sent by the head of Panama’s National Dispatch Center (CND), Danielo Duarte,… The post An Email and Several Dismissals Along with Political Interference in Panama’s Electricity System Created a Crisis at Etesa. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Education Minister Lucy Molinar resigned on August 12 amid controversy over the purchase of laptops for teachers. The Attorney General’s Office is investigating the purchase of 54,000 laptops for teachers for $28.4 million, while 531,250 computers for students remain unawarded. The post The Controversy that Marked the Education Minister Lucy Molinar’s Departure Was All About the Laptops. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Southern Corridor will expand its capacity by 17 kilometers and replace toll booths with an electronic ‘Free Flow’ system, while the project will generate changes in traffic and pressure on marine-coastal ecosystems. The post More Lanes with a Marine Viaduct and a ‘Free Flow’ Toll. The Southern Corridor will Change Completely. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Panama’s Public Ministry opened a preliminary investigation into the Ministry of Education’s (Meduca) $28.4 million… The post The Purchase of Laptops in Panama is Being Investigated as Confirmed by Prosecutor Gómez Rudy. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Former Panama General Directorate of Revenue (DGI) Director Publio De Gracia was arrested on August… The post Facing Charges of Alleged Money Laundering in Panama: Former DGI Director Publio De Gracia and his Wife. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Below are ships on the strait of Hormuz. Oil prices surged 5% on Monday, driven by market concerns over divergent conditions set by the United States and Iran for unblocking the Strait of Hormuz. The oil market, which last week was betting on an agreement between the parties, is now worried about the diplomatic stalemate. The post Oil Prices Soar in Panama as US Demands Iran to Open the Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The 2026 National Handicrafts Fair highlights, in a special way, the participation of the Center for Art and Culture Training (CFAC) and the City of Arts. The post The Heart of our Identity and the Driving Force of Our People: The 2026 National Handicrafts Fair. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Pictured below is Publio de Gracia, former Director General of Revenue. This case originates from a 2025 audit report, prepared by the Comptroller General of the Republic, which calculated a patrimonial loss of $724,682. The post Arrested for Alleged Enrichment and Money Laundering is Former Revenue Director Publio De Gracia. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Drier weather and drought conditions are expected to complicate supply chain operations on key water… The post The Panama Canal Explains Why 47.5 Feet is a Scary Number for East Coast Ports. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
In 2025, the special Free Zones regime generated $203.2 million in revenue for Panama and direct employment for more than 1,000 people. The post To Boost its Free Trade Zones, Panama Aims to Update its Legal Framework appeared first on Newsroom Panama.