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President Raul Mulino’s government announced it will adopt a Bukele-style strategy to tackle gang crime under a plan called Operation Panama 3.0. Details of the measures have not yet been released.
The Contraloría ratified a 15-year waste management concession between the Municipality of Capira and Aseo Capital S.A.; the company will begin services on March 1, 2024, with established rates and collection mechanisms.
The Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Colón reported 30 complaints during the four-day carnival, with eight arrests, three provisional detentions and four plea agreements.
Los Santos health officials say emergency teams handled over 200 medical cases per day during the first three days of Carnival, with nine transfers to Panama City and 407 food stalls inspected by Minsa.
Health inspectors in Chiriquí removed soup, rice, meatballs and other foods from a fonda after finding they had been prepared the previous day and posed health risks ahead of Carnival.
Casco Antiguo in Panama City marks the 20th anniversary of its UNESCO World Heritage inscription; the district, dating to 1673, is noted for its plazas and brick-paved streets.
Panama’s global profile is shaped by its strategic canal and a history of political and financial controversies, making it both a vital transit hub and a focal point for governance debates.
A short historical timeline highlights Panama’s colonial past and its 1821 break from Spain before joining Gran Colombia. The dates offer a quick look at the country’s early political evolution.