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Panama’s Public Prosecutor’s Office inspected UNACHI amid allegations of irregularities and growing concern over the university’s internal situation. The move adds pressure to the institution as questions over governance and accountability intensify.
Panama City held a unanimous public hearing backing temporary late-night business hours during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The proposal would let eligible restaurants stay open until 2:00 a.m. from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Two people were killed and several others injured when a pickup truck overturned in Tonosí, Los Santos. The crash highlights persistent road safety risks on Panama’s rural highways.
Panama has introduced mandatory cybersecurity controls for state entities, requiring agencies to prove compliance within 30 days and submit corrective plans if needed. The move responds to a series of recent cyber incidents affecting public institutions.
Panama City Hall has started reviewing claims tied to unpaid seniority bonuses for former municipal workers dating back to 2014. The process could help resolve a long-running labor issue involving ex-employees of the capital’s government.
Grupo Silaba began its 35th anniversary celebrations with Thomas Christiansen, using a talk on teamwork and preparation to connect business with Panama’s World Cup moment. The company highlighted the coach’s leadership as it marked three and a half decades in the market.
Acodeco warned consumers after finding suspected misleading advertising, expired products and items without visible prices during a routine inspection. The agency said the violations run counter to Panama’s consumer protection law.
Panama has restarted the Sabanitas I and II water projects in Colón, aiming to boost potable water production and reduce tanker truck dependence. The upgrades are expected to expand service for more than 115,000 families.
Panama’s Ministry of Social Development is reinforcing measles prevention measures in its nationwide CAIPI child care network after an epidemiological alert. The centers currently serve 2,456 children across 95 facilities.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has closed the urns for the Fiscal Lottery Regional 2026, which offers prizes of up to B/.10,000. The program encourages consumers to request official receipts and support tax compliance.
Panama’s women’s national team will face Jamaica in two June friendlies at Estadio Rommel Fernández as part of its buildup for World Cup qualifying. The matches come after Panama won its Concacaf group in April.
Former President Martín Torrijos says he will officially launch a new political project on May 17. The move is set to draw attention in Panama’s evolving political landscape.
SINAPROC has warned of Pacific tides reaching up to 17 feet in Panama and urged extra precautions in coastal areas. The alert highlights flood risks for low-lying communities along the shoreline.
Doctors at Manuel Amador Guerrero Hospital in Colón performed the facility’s first brain tumor craniotomy, giving the province new access to complex neurosurgery. The patient is recovering in intensive care after emergency surgery for convulsions.
IFARHU says PASE-U 2026 payments could start between June and July, alongside a new card system for scholarships and student aid. The update affects how Panama may distribute education support this year.
The Panama Canal is taking steps to protect operations as El Niño raises concerns about dry conditions and falling water levels. Officials want to avoid a repeat of the 2023 drought that disrupted ship traffic and global trade.
Controlled closures and temporary detours are set for several points on the Pan-American Highway in Panama Oeste as the Ministry of Public Works carries out road work. Drivers in the area should expect delays and plan alternate routes.
Afro Panamá Food returns this weekend to Mi Pueblito Afroantillano in Panama City with more than 80 entrepreneurs, live music and Afro-Panamanian traditions. The two-day event is part of Black Ethnicity Month and runs Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Victoriano Lorenzo’s public execution on May 15, 1903 became a lasting symbol of resistance in Panama. His life and death remain closely tied to land rights, Indigenous struggle, and the road to independence.
Panama’s MIDES will distribute the second 2026 social assistance payment from June 1 to June 12 through Tarjeta Clave Social. The cycle covers Red de Oportunidades, Ángel Guardián, 120 a los 65, and SENAPAN beneficiaries.