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Municipal beat Xelajú MC 2-1 in the second leg of the Clausura 2026 final to win its 33rd Guatemalan title and move ahead of Comunicaciones. The victory ended a two-year title drought and featured Panamanian defender Yair Jaén on the runner-up side.
IFARHU has reminded students and guardians to check the 2026 General Scholarship Contest schedule and submit documents before the deadline. The process remains a key route to education support for families across Panama.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has begun 2027 budget consultations with 96 public institutions. The hearings will feed into the draft budget before it goes to the Cabinet and then the National Assembly.
Panama has named its first woman to lead the authority overseeing the Panama Canal, a historic appointment for one of the country’s most important institutions. The move carries symbolic weight and practical importance for the canal’s economy and operations.
Russia used its Oreshnik hypersonic missile in a massive overnight attack on Kyiv that killed at least two people and injured dozens. The strike intensified concerns about Russia’s evolving missile arsenal and Ukraine’s air defense burden.
Panama and Ukraine are expanding cooperation on e-government and cybersecurity, highlighting the growing link between digital public services and online security. The partnership matters for Panama as it continues modernizing state systems and protecting critical infrastructure.
The Trump administration has changed U.S. green card rules so most applicants must now finish the process from abroad. The move could disrupt families, workers, and students already in the United States.
Panama has confirmed three measles cases, including one modified case in a vaccinated patient that health officials say shows the strength of immunization. Two infections were imported and one was linked to imported exposure.
Ilya Espino de Marotta’s appointment to lead the Panama Canal has drawn attention to water security, climate resilience and the future of the waterway. The Chamber of Commerce says her tenure begins at a decisive moment for Panama’s logistics and trade role.
Panama’s business leaders have backed Ilya Espino de Marotta and urged technical leadership for the Panama Canal as it faces water, climate and infrastructure challenges. The move underscores the canal’s central role in the country’s economy and logistics sector.
Panama’s World Cup build-up continues with a squad announcement and a friendly against Brazil on May 31. Fans will be able to watch on TVN, TVMAX, TVN Pass, TVN Radio 96.5 FM and YouTube.
Panama’s Finance Ministry has begun budget hearings for 2027, with 96 institutions set to justify their spending requests through June 5. The process will shape the draft budget before it goes to Cabinet and the National Assembly.
The Electoral Tribunal will bid out a $7.1 million headquarters in Santiago de Veraguas on June 18, but contractors are challenging a strict financial requirement. The new complex would centralize key electoral and civil registry services in the province.
CCIAP has endorsed Ilya Espino de Marotta’s appointment to lead the Panama Canal, calling it a historic milestone and a sign of technical merit. The business sector says her leadership will be crucial as the Canal faces water, climate, and infrastructure challenges.
Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa voiced support for Venezuelans during María Corina Machado’s visit to Panama City, where she met opposition leaders and diaspora groups. Machado said she intends to run in future free elections and thanked Panama for backing Venezuela’s democratic cause.
Marco Rubio said any final deal with Iran depends on Tehran never obtaining a nuclear weapon, while Trump said an agreement is largely negotiated. The outcome could matter for Panama through shipping, energy prices, and global trade stability.
Iran says it will secure the Strait of Hormuz under a “new regional order” as talks with Washington move toward a deal that could reopen the crucial shipping lane. The standoff matters far beyond the Gulf because disruptions there can ripple through global energy and maritime trade.
Bhutan is building a new international airport in Gelephu to open its southern region to more travelers while preserving its tightly managed tourism model. The project is tied to a larger plan for a mindfulness-focused city and new transport links with India.
A foreign worker was dismissed after an assault at the Fourth Bridge over the Panama Canal project, prompting a strong response from Panama’s labor ministry. Officials said repatriation proceedings have begun and workplace respect must be enforced.
At Centroamérica Cuenta in Panama, Eduardo Sacheri and Luis Chaves discussed how football has shaped their writing, from childhood memories to literary storytelling. The conversation showed why the sport remains one of the most powerful cultural references in Latin America.