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Unachi’s legal team said the university is cooperating with a Public Ministry investigation into alleged diploma forgery. The attorneys denied that students or staff were involved and said early findings favor the institution.
Veraguas United hosts Alianza FC in a decisive LPF Clausura 2026 semifinal second leg in Santiago after a 0-0 first-leg draw. The home side is chasing its first final, while Alianza brings championship experience and knockout pedigree.
Panama’s meteorology institute has issued a storm watch for much of the country from May 16 to May 19 as the first tropical wave of the season moves through. The alert warns of thunderstorms, sudden river rises, strong gusts and lightning in several provinces and comarcas.
Migration through Darién has dropped 99% following the closure of the Lajas Blancas reception station. The decline has also been marked by a sharp decrease in the number of minors crossing.
INADEH has opened a new call for participation, creating another opportunity for Panamanians to access public training and professional development programs. The move highlights the institute’s role in workforce preparation across the country.
Panama’s Ministry of Social Development has increased monitoring at Caipi child care centers amid a measles alert, including vaccination checks and review of children’s control cards. The measure is part of the country’s broader prevention response.
UNACHI’s defense says the university is not linked to diplomas being investigated by Panama’s Anticorruption Prosecutor’s Office. The case highlights concerns over academic integrity and credential verification.
Panama City voided its $1.07 million pocket parks tender after the only bidder failed to submit complete documentation. A new public call is expected soon for 10 parks across seven corregimientos.
Operational tests were completed at a pumping station on Isla Colón in Bocas del Toro to help reduce flooding. The facility will stay connected to the city power grid for continuous operation.
Panama’s Public Ministry is investigating the disappearance of Beyerson Palacios in Tocumen and is asking the public for any information that could help locate him. The case has prompted a community appeal as authorities continue the search.
MIDES has reinforced preventive protocols at CAIPI centers nationwide after the Health Ministry issued an epidemiological alert over measles risk. The measures focus on protecting young children in childcare settings.
UDELAS is keeping registrations open for its “Escuela Digital 60” program, which aims to help adults over 60 strengthen their digital skills. The initiative supports older Panamanians as more everyday services move online.
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works will launch a “Tapa Huecos” patching operation on damaged streets in Alto Boquete after inspecting key road projects in the area. The work is aimed at improving local circulation in one of Chiriquí’s busiest districts.
Panama will host Panamax 2026 from July 6 to August 14, with naval units, aircraft, and helicopters from participating countries moving under state authorization. The exercise underscores the country’s security role around the Panama Canal.
Panamanian authorities and the U.S. Marshals Service arrested Richard Werstine in Panama City after more than 30 years on the run in a Michigan murder case. He was found in Urracá Park, ending a long international manhunt.
President José Raúl Mulino visited Colón’s Manuel Amador Guerrero Hospital and thanked its medical staff following a historic brain surgery milestone. The visit highlighted the importance of advanced care in Panama’s provincial hospitals.
Panama’s digital driver’s license is technically ready but still awaiting final operational training, legal adjustments and field testing before launch. ATTT says no official release date has been set.
SENADIS is training more than 100 officials to update how disability certificates are issued in Panama. The effort aims to strengthen evaluation standards and improve public service delivery.
The Sabanitas I and II water projects have been reactivated in Colón, with production expected to rise from 30 million to 50 million gallons per day. The expansion aims to improve drinking water service across the province.
Panama City is considering longer business hours during the 2026 World Cup, with a proposal to keep stores open until 2:00 a.m. from June 11 to July 19. The move aims to support nighttime commerce during the tournament.