The latest, verified reporting on events across Panama and beyond. This section covers breaking stories, developments, and essential daily news.
Felipe Chapman commented on Panama’s Economic Substance Bill and the fuel subsidy for transport workers, highlighting two issues with major economic and fiscal implications. Both measures affect business compliance and the cost of transport in Panama.
Panama and Cuba are launching a five-year climate resilience project for coastal communities in Colón province, with 32,892 residents set to benefit. The effort also marks the return of FIDA operations in Panama.
Panama confirmed an imported measles case in an international traveler entering through Bocas del Toro and activated contact tracing, vaccination, and surveillance measures. Health officials say there is no evidence of community transmission.
Panama confirmed its first measles case in an international traveler, and health authorities activated contact-tracing protocols to contain possible exposure. The response aims to prevent the imported case from leading to further transmission.
Panama’s comptroller and the Vamos legislative bloc are locked in a dispute over attendance practices and unpaid leave for 43 Assembly workers. The clash has escalated into a broader fight over oversight, legality, and political targeting.
Panamanian Customs retained a cigarette shipment worth more than $900,000 in the Colón Free Zone after inspectors found 1,200 bales and signs of irregularities.
Police detained a third suspect allegedly tied to the robbery of a couple on Avenida Balboa in Panama City. The case has drawn attention because it occurred on one of the capital’s most prominent roads.
Panama’s Superior Court of Appeals upheld the detention of a bus driver accused in the Chame crash that killed four members of one family. The court rejected house arrest, citing procedural risks and the gravity of the case.
Child poverty in Panama remains a serious issue despite the country’s economic growth. One woman’s story illustrates how inequality continues to shape daily life for many families.
The Gana-Oti Consortium won two Panama City renovation bids from the Municipality of Panama, covering Plaza 5 de Mayo and Avenida 3 de Noviembre. The projects target two key central locations in the capital.
Carlos Pérez Herrera, a former PRD representative, has been charged with embezzlement in a case tied to alleged misuse of decentralization funds. The proceedings center on public money assigned to a local board.
A U.S.-supported medical campaign in Azuero is working with Hospital Doctor Gustavo Nelson Collado in Chitré to reduce the region’s surgical backlog through May 22. The effort highlights coordination between international support and Panama’s public health system.
The Metro de Panamá will use both platforms on Lines 1 and 2 during peak hours to improve passenger flow and reduce station congestion. The move is designed to speed up boarding and help daily commuters move more efficiently.
Panama has confirmed its first imported measles case in a 21-year-old Dutch traveler who entered through Bocas del Toro after visiting several countries in the region. Health teams are tracing contacts, checking vaccinations and monitoring for any sign of local transmission.
Panama’s Health Ministry confirmed an imported measles case in a traveler who entered through Bocas del Toro after visiting several countries in the region. Officials activated surveillance and control measures and urged the public to keep vaccinations up to date.
Panama has launched a national geolocated postal code system that assigns codes using longitude and latitude, covering rural, urban, and indigenous areas. The platform aims to modernize delivery services and replace landmark-based addressing.
Centro Femenino La Esmeralda has banned visitors from bringing prepared food during visits, allowing only items authorized by the Penitentiary System. The move tightens control over entry rules at the women’s rehabilitation center in Panama.
Panama City Hall will hold a public hearing on May 12 at Teatro Gladys Vidal to discuss municipal dining halls, security cameras and the PIOPSM program. Officials are urging residents to take part in the local decision-making process.
Cobre Panamá distributed backpacks to more than 1,350 students in over 25 schools across Colón, working with community leaders in 13 districts. The initiative targeted low-income families and aimed to support children’s education and well-being.
A judge in Panama charged former San Francisco representative Carlos Pérez Herrera in a peculation case involving alleged misuse of decentralization funds. Another community board official was also charged, and Pérez Herrera was ordered to report periodically.