Culture

Jorge Isaac Guevara, a respected Panamanian journalist, broadcaster, and presenter, has died. He was remembered as one of the country’s great voices in radio and media.

IFF Panama’s Primera Mirada fund has chosen four finalists from 13 submissions for its 10th edition. The invitation-only screenings on April 10 and 11 will focus attention on identity-themed film projects.

IFF Panama’s Su Mirada program is spotlighting women directors with films that explore motherhood in less traditional ways. The selection underscores the growing visibility of female voices in Panama’s film scene.

Feria de la City 2026 will take place at Plaza Figali in Panama City, featuring music, food and amusement rides. Organizers highlighted a partnership with PlayLand Park as a main attraction.

La Ministra’s “Ritmo” has been positioned as a tribute to Panama’s national team as it prepares for the 2026 World Cup. The song adds a cultural layer to the country’s football excitement.

Panamanian filmmaker’s Culebra Cut links canal history, sovereignty, and new U.S. military exercises on former bases in Panama. The film arrives amid renewed political attention on the Panama Canal.

A Panamanian filmmaker says Culebra Cut is especially urgent as U.S. military exercises take place on former bases in Panama. The timing has renewed attention on the canal’s history, sovereignty, and the country’s memory of the U.S. presence.

IFF Panama will close with “Milly, Queen of Merengue,” a film about four-time Latin Grammy winner Milly Quezada and her rise through perseverance and talent. The selection spotlights regional music culture on the festival’s final night.

A Panamanian filmmaker is using Culebra Cut to explore the country’s canal-era history as U.S. military exercises return to former bases in Panama. The project connects the canal’s strategic importance with enduring questions of sovereignty and memory.

Panamanian filmmaker behind Culebra Cut is highlighting the urgency of a story that connects the Panama Canal’s history with current U.S. military exercises on former bases. The film taps into enduring debates over sovereignty, memory, and Panama’s strategic role.

Panamanian director J. Oskura Nájera is positioning Culebra Cut as an urgent film amid U.S. military exercises on former bases in Panama. The documentary ties the canal’s legacy to ongoing questions of sovereignty and foreign presence.

The Puente de las Américas opened in 1962 as Panama’s first permanent road crossing over the Canal, transforming travel between both sides of the country. More than 60 years later, it remains a key symbol of national integration and one of the nation’s most important landmarks.

Calle 7 Panamá resumes its team competition after a suspension linked to the Bridge of the Americas, with Moana and Rigo eliminated. The latest shake-up changes the lineup as the contest continues.

IFF Panama opens with Peru’s Tribeca-winning documentary Runa Simi and closes with Leticia Tonos’ Milly, Queen of Merengue. The festival highlights Panama’s growing audiovisual scene and the importance of state support for local filmmaking.

IFF Panama opened with Tribeca winner Runa Simi, setting a high-profile tone for the festival. The event also launched a new documentary sidebar, expanding its nonfiction programming.

IFF Panama opened with Tribeca winner Runa Simi and launched a new documentary sidebar. The move highlights the festival’s growing focus on nonfiction cinema and international programming.

Boquete will celebrate 115 years since its founding with a parade, cabalgata and cultural events on April 12, 2026. The Chiriquí highland district is marking a milestone for one of Panama’s most famous coffee and tourism destinations.

Miss Universe Panama has launched a new Las Tablas franchise and named Isabella Kristina Núñez Cedeño as its official candidate for Miss Universe Panama 2026. The move links one of Panama’s most traditional towns with a growing regional pageant platform.

IFF Panama runs April 9-12 with Peru’s Tribeca-winning Runa Simi opening the festival and Leticia Tonos’ Milly, Queen of Merengue closing it. The lineup underscores Panama’s role as a regional hub for Latin American cinema.

Isabella Kristina Núñez Cedeño of Las Tablas has entered Miss Universe Panama 2026, adding a new contender to the national pageant. Her candidacy also signals the opening of the path toward Miss Universe Panama 2027.