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A surveillance camera in Las Cumbres captured a man attacking a dog, prompting outrage online. The video has renewed attention on animal welfare and accountability in Panama City.
Panama’s National Police carried out Operation “Radar” and arrested several suspects linked to an attempted homicide case. The operation reflects ongoing efforts to confront violent crime and improve public safety.
A Copa Airlines Boeing 737 scheduled to carry Panama’s national team to the 2026 World Cup is set to arrive in the country this Wednesday. The aircraft highlights the logistical planning behind Panama’s tournament preparations.
Uriel Batista delivered a breakout first season in Portugal, leading Leixões SC in scoring and helping the club finish third in the league. The Colon-born volleyball player strengthened his case as one of Panama’s top international athletes.
Panama President José Raúl Mulino met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Panama City, highlighting the country’s role as a diplomatic meeting point. The visit reflects ongoing high-level engagement between Panama and Israel.
The Ministry of Public Works is stabilizing a critical section of the Arraiján–La Chorrera highway at Cerro Silvestre after repeated landslides. Drivers heading inland face one-lane traffic during morning and early afternoon hours.
MITRADEL has announced new job openings this week through its employment bank for Panama Oeste, Veraguas and Coclé. The listings are part of the ministry’s effort to connect employers and job seekers across the country.
A technical meeting in Herrera reviewed how climate conditions affect agriculture and how agroclimatic tables feed quarterly bulletins for producers. The effort aims to support Panama’s farm sector with climate guidance.
Hospital Santo Tomás and AstraZeneca signed a scientific cooperation agreement in Panama to strengthen care for rare diseases. The pact brings together public health leadership and private sector expertise around specialized patient care.
Panama’s Indian community will mark the Festival of the India 2026 this weekend, celebrating heritage, tradition, and cultural identity. The event underscores the country’s multicultural character.
Panama’s Día del Niño y la Niña is now celebrated on the last Sunday of July under Law 453. The date gives families and communities a fixed time to honor children each year.
Panama handed out 2,000 scholarships in the first phase of the “Abrazos del Futuro” program, targeting children identified through labor inspections and field visits. The effort focuses on areas such as Coclé and Panama City where child labor concerns are greater.
President José Raúl Mulino received Israel’s Isaac Herzog at the Palacio de las Garzas in a historic visit to Panama. The meeting highlighted diplomatic ties and Panama’s role as a regional hub for international engagement.
A blue heart was painted in Juan Díaz to honor Eusebia de Suárez after a fatal pedestrian crash. Her family is demanding justice and respect for crosswalks.
A taxi driver was hospitalized after a public assault in Veraguas, prompting local leaders to call for tolerance. Authorities are investigating the attack to determine what happened.
Panama police arrested alias “Flapy,” who had been wanted for five years over an attempted homicide case. Officers found a satellite radio, router, ammunition, and a passport inside the bulletproof vehicle he was using.
A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Nueva Libia that took place in the early hours of April 12, 2026. The case adds to ongoing concerns over violent crime in Panama’s urban neighborhoods.
Copa Airlines has unveiled a World Cup-themed plane honoring Panama’s national team and the Marea Roja. The aircraft features a moving wave design and the slogan “¡Vamos Panamá!”
Panama City Hall has delivered six community bridges and is finishing two more in the capital district, improving access for more than 25,000 residents. The projects span Las Garzas, Las Mañanitas, Alcalde Díaz and Chilibre.
The U.S. Embassy in Panama will host an online auction from May 6 to May 11, 2026, offering a chance to bid on a variety of items. The digital sale opens participation to buyers across Panama during the auction period.