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President José Raúl Mulino held his weekly conference on May 14 before inaugurating the Anillo Hidráulico de Panamá Norte in Guarumal. The event highlighted the government’s infrastructure focus in Panama Norte.
Specialists in Panama warn that bullying is becoming harder to contain as digital platforms keep harassment going beyond the classroom. The shift to online abuse is making school violence more persistent and more damaging for students.
Panama’s strategic location and services-based economy give it room to strengthen growth through freer markets and pro-business reform. The country’s future competitiveness may depend on how well it supports private enterprise.
Panama’s Maritime Chamber is urging an urgent update to the country’s maritime strategy to protect its logistics hub status and support jobs. The call comes as new port investments, Canal-linked projects and regional competition reshape the sector.
Panama Canal transit auction fees have climbed to US$4 million, reflecting strong demand for limited passage slots. The increase highlights the canal’s central role in global trade and Panama’s logistics economy.
Panama will see isolated showers in maritime areas and high UV levels, while the Cordillera Central is expected to stay much cooler than the rest of the country. Temperatures will remain warm nationwide outside the highlands.
Camera traps at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama have become a powerful tool for studying wildlife and training young scientists. The work is helping strengthen Panama’s role as a hub for tropical research and conservation.
Noa Yitzhak, a 22-year-old Israeli woman, was killed in an accident in Panama, according to i24NEWS. The case draws attention to travel safety for visitors in the country.
Israeli victim of a Panama crash has been identified as Noa Yitzhak. The case highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in the country.
The Panama Canal is drawing renewed geopolitical scrutiny as analysts examine China’s influence and the strategic importance of the waterway. For Panama, the canal remains both an economic engine and a symbol of sovereignty.
An Israeli dance teacher killed in a crash in Panama has been identified. The case highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the country and the impact of fatal traffic accidents on families at home and abroad.
Renewed debate over the Panama Canal is drawing attention to Panama’s broader economic model and the importance of free enterprise. The discussion highlights how the canal, trade, and investment remain closely tied to the country’s future.
A former Unachi human resources chief has described nepotism, political influence and payroll growth inside the Chiriquí university. Her remarks add fuel to the debate over governance and accountability at one of Panama’s public universities.
Martín Torrijos is set to unveil a new political party in Panama, signaling a possible 2029 presidential run. At the same time, internal Assembly and comptroller disputes are sharpening the country’s political scene.
Panama’s Education Ministry has relaunched a $268.5 million tender to buy more than 531,000 laptops for public school students. The plan revives a debate over whether the country should invest in devices or permanent computer labs.
Panama’s National Assembly boosted its 2026 budget to $141.8 million after approving $26.5 million in transfers, a 43.6% rise from the original allocation. The move sparked a heated debate over payroll growth, transparency, and public spending oversight.
Panama health experts are urging measles vaccination as regional cases rise and imported infections appear in the country. Officials say the main risk comes from international travel, while local transmission remains low.
Panama’s comptroller remains at the center of a widening controversy as the Public Ministry keeps investigating actions linked to the case. The dispute is raising fresh concerns about institutional independence and public confidence in the justice system.
Panama’s Ministry of Education has opened 182 teaching vacancies nationwide to replace staff who retired, resigned, died, or took leave. The hiring drive comes as Meduca also faces an internal probe tied to false diplomas and more than 200 departures.
Naturgy’s EDEMET–EDECHI units and two unions signed a new collective agreement in Panama after 15 weeks of talks. The four-year deal keeps existing benefits and adds provisions on pensions, training, inclusion and worker well-being.