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Vamos presented its legislative record in the National Assembly, highlighting bill approvals, committee work, and high attendance. The bloc also renewed its clash with Comptroller Anel Flores over salaries withheld from 43 Assembly workers.
Panama is seeking Israeli technical advice to address a widening water crisis, with President José Raúl Mulino highlighting potential cooperation after meeting Isaac Herzog in Panama City. The visit also marked the first time an Israeli president has traveled to the country.
The independent Vamos caucus reported that it introduced 147 bill proposals during Panama’s second ordinary legislative session. Of those, 11 became law, while others advanced through debate in the National Assembly.
The Panama Canal has rejected speculation that a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would trigger higher canal prices. The move underscores Panama’s effort to keep toll policy separate from geopolitical volatility.
Residents of Panama Oeste say rising living costs, traffic and long commutes are making daily life more difficult. The pressure reflects wider challenges in the growing province.
Panamanian lawmakers are awaiting approval of Bill 328, which would regulate parent associations and the funds they manage. The measure aims to improve oversight and accountability in school communities.
Panama’s water utility, Idaan, is under growing pressure as intermittent service affects hundreds of thousands of households. A long-term national agreement has emerged as a proposed fix.
Panama’s Ministry of Labor delivered scholarships to minors identified in labor or vulnerable situations through the “Abrazos del Futuro” program. The initiative, run with IFARHU and partner institutions, seeks to prevent and reduce child labor.
A dog beating captured on surveillance cameras in Las Cumbres has triggered outrage and calls for tougher animal cruelty penalties. An investigation is underway as animal welfare groups demand stronger enforcement.
Fans reacted with enthusiasm after Copa Airlines unveiled the plane that will carry Panama’s national team to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The reveal added a new symbol of pride to the country’s football journey.
A Panamanian doctor highlighted the ordeal of a Social Security patient who waited days in severe tooth pain because a required panoramic X-ray could take two weeks to schedule. The case reflects broader frustrations with delays, rigid procedures, and patient care in the system.
Panama marks one year since the closure of migrant reception stations in Darién, a move that transformed the border province and altered the regional migration route. The anniversary highlights the lasting impact on local communities and migration control.
Maruja Herrera marked the 30th anniversary of the CIDI by linking Panama’s cultural policy to regional cooperation, diplomacy and development. She also defended culture as a human right and a driver of tourism and the creative economy.
A 51-year-old man was detained in Bocas del Toro over a suspected sexual abuse case involving a 13-year-old girl who became pregnant. Senafront carried out the arrest as authorities handle the case through Panama’s justice system.
Afropanameñidad should move beyond folklore and become a platform for rights, anti-racist policy, and meaningful inclusion of Afro-Panamanians. The call is for schools and public institutions to confront structural discrimination, not just celebrate heritage.
A commentary on Black identity in Panama calls for a fuller view of Afro-Panamanian history that includes achievement, mobility, and political influence, not only discrimination. It argues that empowerment already exists and should be more widely recognized.
Vamos lawmakers went back to Panama’s Comptroller General seeking information on unpaid leave assigned to their staff, but they did not receive an answer. The request highlights ongoing concerns about transparency and oversight in public administration.
A 35-year-old man drowned in Costa Abajo de Colón after a boat was hit by a strong wave. The tragedy highlights the dangers of small-vessel travel along Panama’s Caribbean coast.
Panamanian authorities seized 1,320 drug packets in eastern Chiriquí and arrested four Panamanians in a joint police and prosecutor operation. Officers also confiscated an illegal firearm, ammunition, and magazines.
Panama’s water crisis is more than an infrastructure issue: it affects urban growth, public spaces and daily life. The country’s abundant rainfall contrasts with persistent access and management problems.