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Panama’s Fourth Bridge over the Canal has become more expensive after officials approved a redesign of the East Interchange. The project now totals $2.387 billion and is scheduled for completion in December 2028.
The U.S. and Iran have exchanged new proposals aimed at ending the war, with talks centered on limiting Tehran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Any breakthrough could ease global shipping and energy disruptions.
Panama is moving ahead with its new internship law even as a constitutional challenge remains active. The government and business leaders say the plan aims to give young people experience and help ease unemployment.
A New York Times investigation links Panamanian businessman Ramón Carretero to a Venezuelan oil trade that allegedly used a shell company and unusual payment terms. The case raises fresh concerns in Panama about cross-border deals tied to sanctioned markets and political influence.
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works and the Fourth Bridge consortium signed an addendum to redesign the project’s eastern interchange. The bridge will span 965 meters and feature towers up to 186 meters high.
Panama has awarded power supply contracts to existing plants, reinforcing near-term electricity supply through generators already operating on the grid. The move highlights the country’s focus on reliability and continuity in its power system.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance says first-half-of-May payments to public servants will begin on Tuesday, May 12. The schedule is an important marker for workers and for spending across the economy.
Panama has won an international arbitration case against Banesco, avoiding a multimillion-dollar compensation payment. The ruling strengthens the country’s position in future investment disputes.
Vendors at the Santiago Market in Veraguas say prices have risen on some fruits and vegetables because of lower sales and higher production costs. The change is affecting shoppers and small traders in one of the province’s key markets.
The IMA is holding agro-fairs this Thursday starting at 8:00 a.m., offering staple food items at low cost. The markets are designed to help Panama shoppers access basic groceries more affordably.
The IMA will hold agro-fairs across Panama on Thursday, May 7, and Friday, May 8, offering low-cost products in several provinces. The events are part of Panama’s ongoing effort to give households more affordable access to essential goods.
Unachi’s payroll has come under scrutiny after its monthly wage bill was put at $5.8 million, with 249 workers earning more than $7,000 a month. Rector Etelvina Medianero de Bonagas tops the list at $12,000, above the president’s salary.
MITRADEL has announced new job openings this week through its employment bank for Panama Oeste, Veraguas and Coclé. The listings are part of the ministry’s effort to connect employers and job seekers across the country.
Panama’s Assembly is weighing an economic substance bill aimed at companies that register in the country without real local operations. Eduardo Gaitán says the measure is designed to strengthen compliance and help Panama improve its international standing.
Panama says ties with China have improved after a dispute over two canal ports ended with the country taking control of the facilities. The case underscores how the Panama Canal and nearby logistics assets shape diplomacy and trade.
Panama handed out 2,000 scholarships in the first phase of the “Abrazos del Futuro” program, targeting children identified through labor inspections and field visits. The effort focuses on areas such as Coclé and Panama City where child labor concerns are greater.
Panama City Hall has delivered six community bridges and is finishing two more in the capital district, improving access for more than 25,000 residents. The projects span Las Garzas, Las Mañanitas, Alcalde Díaz and Chilibre.
The Panama Canal’s website now groups vacancies, internships, and training opportunities in one place. The platform is aimed at job seekers, students, and workers interested in career growth tied to the Canal.
Codere says it remains committed to Panama and is seeking a constructive solution after notifying the government about a controversy involving an investment agreement. The company says dialogue with authorities should lead to a satisfactory outcome.
Financial records, property purchases and luxury spending can expose the real beneficiary behind corruption and money-laundering schemes. Forensic tracing turns ordinary transactions into evidence that can reach criminal networks.