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The Ministry of Health will hold a three-day white and green card fair in Tocumen, with service available each morning from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The event is aimed at helping residents complete an important health credential closer to home.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has established the procedure for issuing and redeeming CEPANIM under Executive Decree No. 19. The rules are aimed at organizing the process for retirees and beneficiaries tied to the program.
Urgent surgeries are continuing at Chitré’s Dr. Gustavo Nelson Collado Hospital while elective procedures are temporarily paused for air-conditioning repairs in the operating rooms. Patients scheduled for planned surgeries have already been contacted.
A rare Adalberto Carrasquilla rookie card sold for $1,000, setting a new record for a Panamanian football collectible. The sale highlights the rising value of rare sports memorabilia in Panama.
Panama has opened the first debate on a bill to change Fiscal Code rules on economic substance, with more than 60 invited participants. The proposal could shape tax compliance, transparency, and the country’s business climate.
Panama’s comptroller agreed to reverse the unpaid-leave measure affecting 43 Assembly workers after meeting with lawmakers and the president of the National Assembly. The dispute had escalated into a criminal complaint alleging abuse of power and falsification.
IFARHU has opened regional offices for parents and guardians who missed the deadline to submit documents for the 2026 General Scholarship Competition. The move offers families another chance to complete the process.
Panama’s Superior Court of Appeals upheld the decision not to impose personal precautionary measures on nine defendants in the IFARHU case. The ruling keeps their pretrial status unchanged as the judicial process continues.
Ismael Díaz turns 29 as he prepares for a possible second World Cup with Panama and a leading role in the team’s 2026 campaign. The León striker says the squad wants more than participation after learning from Russia 2018.
Panama’s Fiscal Lottery 2026 closes its national envelope deposit this Friday, reinforcing the campaign’s push for stronger tax culture. The initiative rewards consumers who ask for fiscal invoices when making purchases.
Panama’s National Assembly has started consultations on a fiscal reform that would tighten controls on multinational companies without a physical presence in the country. The government says the plan is meant to strengthen, not weaken, Panama’s financial system.
Panama has issued rules for Cepanim certificates tied to unpaid interest on the second installment of the thirteenth-month bonus. Payments will be redeemed in stages from 2029 through 2032.
The 2026 General Scholarship Competition document intake will be held on Tuesday, May 12 in Panama, Veraguas and the Ngäbe Buglé comarque. The process is a key step for students seeking support through Panama’s national scholarship system.
Panama’s tourism administrator said isolated incidents are not damaging the country’s image and praised police efficiency. She also urged travelers to follow basic safety advice on timing and areas to avoid.
Oil shipments through the Panama Canal have climbed 70% as Asian buyers increasingly rely on U.S. crude. The surge reinforces the canal’s role in global energy trade and Panama’s economy.
Luis Eduardo Camacho weighed in on Jorge Herrera’s performance at the National Assembly, underscoring debate over the chamber’s leadership and future direction. The comments highlight the Assembly’s central role in Panama’s political balance.
UNACHI Rector Etelvina de Bonagas promised transparency as the university confronts financial and administrative strain after a 34% budget cut. The reduction has raised pressure on operations and governance.
Panama will host a UN delegation to review environmental and social projects led by UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS. The visit highlights the country’s role as a regional hub for multilateral development work.
A shooting on Avenida Domingo Díaz near El Crisol left one person dead and another injured. National Police and forensic teams are investigating the attack.
The Panama Canal is handling record traffic as a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz pushes shippers toward alternative routes. The surge highlights Panama’s growing strategic role in global trade.