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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.
More than 11,000 students in Veraguas submitted documents for the Concurso General de Becas 2026 in an orderly process. The strong turnout highlights the demand for education support in Panama.
Panama City Hall has started reviewing cases tied to the antigüedad bonus for former municipal employees. The municipality says it will handle the process transparently and give proper attention to ex-workers and their families.
Panama’s business water costs are getting renewed attention as global markets move toward more flexible utility procurement models. Even without retail competition, local companies can still find savings through billing checks, leak detection, and tariff reviews.
Panama will host a World Cup farewell match against the Dominican Republic on June 3 at Rommel Fernández, and more than half of the tickets are already issued. The federation is planning a full stadium-style celebration with fan activations, a commemorative ball, and a sold-out crowd in sight.
MEDUCA says it will continue student training sessions in artificial intelligence and new technologies, with a workshop and competition planned for next month. The initiative aims to strengthen digital skills and innovation among Panamanian students.
UNACHI responded to the Public Ministry’s inspection by backing rector Etelvina de Bonagas and rejecting speculation that she will resign. Her defense says the university has cooperated from the start and that the results so far favor the institution.
Panama will unveil its 2026 World Cup roster on May 26 at the Panama Canal Administration Building, turning the announcement into a national event. The team begins its official buildup on May 24 ahead of three warm-up matches and its Group L opener against Ghana.
Panama has officially approved its digital driver’s license, moving the document into the country’s legal and administrative framework. The rollout marks another step in the modernization of public services.
CSS will hold a two-week data update campaign for patients and relatives affected by dietylene glycol poisoning, with visits set for May 18-29 in Panama. The process will take place at Special Toxicology Center units during morning hours.
More than 100 professionals in Panama received training to update their knowledge of disability diagnosis and evaluation for Senadis certification. The move supports more consistent disability assessments and official recognition processes.
Panama’s National Police say they have identified more than 120 gang groups operating in several provinces. The finding underscores the scale of organized street crime facing the country.
Panamá Oeste has logged more than 200 dengue cases this year, with Puerto Caimito in La Chorrera reporting the highest number of infections. The increase underscores ongoing mosquito-borne disease risks in the province.
Panamanian authorities arrested a fugitive accused in the 1993 killing of punk singer Mia Zapata, ending a decades-long manhunt. The case remains one of the best-known crimes in American punk history.