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The University of Panama announced the reopening of campus cafeterias on March 23, 2026, saying it has implemented alternative mechanisms to progressively normalize supply availability. Students and staff should expect phased improvements and consult official university channels for details.
IMA announced a temporary closure of its Changuinola store on March 24 and said new service dates and hours have been posted for Bocas del Toro; customers should check official IMA channels for details.
Cobre Emprende, a social program by Cobre Panamá, is helping artisans like Veraguas entrepreneur Marie Pérez grow her hand-painted personalization business through training, social media support and market promotion.
An EIN Presswire report says a Pentagon assessment links emerging threats in Latin America to strategic locations including the Panama Canal and describes U.S. pressure on Panama over ties with China.
The conflict in Iran entered its 24th day as the Strait of Hormuz remained at a virtual standstill, contributing to a global surge in fuel prices and raising concerns for shipping and import-dependent economies.
Panama City’s mayoral office has decreed a full-day closure of businesses and a ban on alcohol sales in the Panama district on Good Friday, April 3, 2026. Residents and visitors should plan accordingly.
Yuliana Denis del Rosario, 33, won the main prize at the 69th Feria Internacional de David: a 3,000 m² lot in Boquete Canyon Village, valued at over $115,000 and sponsored by Banco Davivienda.
ASEP has published a timeline for the entry of a new third mobile operator in Panama, outlining a phased rollout that could reshape competition, pricing and coverage.
Following a global fuel price rise tied to the Middle East conflict, experts are urging Panamanian households to rethink budgets and prioritize essential spending to cope with higher energy-related costs.
A March 2026 report says the shutdown of Cobre Panama has prompted intervention by President José Raúl Mulino and could foreshadow tighter global copper supplies.
The IMA is holding agro-fairs this Wednesday starting at 8:00 a.m., where shoppers can purchase key basic-food-basket items at reduced prices, TVN reports.
ENSA will perform preventive maintenance across its network from March 23–29, 2026, which may cause temporary power outages in specific sectors. Customers should check ENSA’s interruptions portal and social channels for details.
Correos y Telégrafos de Panamá (Cotel), under the Ministry of Government, has reactivated mail and parcel services to Europe, restoring links to countries including Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Portugal, Belgium and Great Britain.
Acodeco fined the creator of Snowland Panama $15,000 after finding misleading advertising for claims that the event was “the first snow park in Panama,” following multiple consumer complaints.
The Lotería Fiscal in Panama has entered a regional phase; authorities and media say requirements, dates and participation steps have been published — check official channels for details.
Telemetro reported on March 23, 2026 that rising fuel prices in Panama have prompted fare increases on some public-transport routes, affecting passengers, transport operators and merchants.
Panama’s customs authority has detained more than 1,600 packages of auto accessories over alleged irregularities; a technical valuation is underway to determine their total import value.
ASEP has opened a process to attract a third telecommunications operator to Panama, citing growth in the mobile market and aiming to increase competition and service options.
ASEP announced it has started the process to add a third mobile operator in Panama, with a public tender scheduled for December. The move aims to increase competition in the telecom market.
Drivers in Panama’s Chiriquí province say selectivo and colectivo fares have not been updated in over 10 years and are discussing a possible fare increase, raising questions about service viability and the regulatory process.