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Police detained a suspect in La Pintada after responding to a public disturbance and an alleged bladed-weapon attack that injured two people. The case has raised fresh concern about public safety in Coclé.
Panama’s proposed Law 491 to increase payments for retirees and pensioners has been paused, after President José Raúl Mulino warned of a possible veto. The dispute has sparked concern among retiree groups and raised questions about the measure’s budget impact.
The Ministry of Government opened visit registration after inmates were transferred to La Esmeralda, splitting visitors into Saturday and Sunday groups. The schedule is designed to manage access in an orderly way.
Panama has extended a preventive alert for rain and thunderstorms through May 7, 2026. The notice urges caution as rainy-season conditions continue across the country.
Senniaf inspected Arraiján’s mayor’s office after allegations that minors’ images were used on official vehicles without proper parental authorization. The case highlights child-protection rules for public institutions in Panama.
Authorities are searching for a 40-year-old Costa Rican man reported missing in Bijagual, Bugaba, while he was participating in a religious activity. The case remains active in Chiriquí province.
At least 125 people were detained in San Miguelito after violating the curfew in Belisario Frías and Arnulfo Arias. The enforcement underscores the active restrictions in both corregimientos.
Police in Santiago, Veraguas, stopped an attempted robbery at a jewelry store inside a commercial plaza and detained two suspects. The case highlights the importance of security in busy shopping areas.
SENNIAF inspected the Arraiján Mayor’s Office after the use of minors’ images on official buses raised concern. The agency will document its findings and hold follow-up meetings.
Police detained 115 adults in San Miguelito for violating a district curfew, highlighting a large-scale enforcement effort in one of Panama’s most populated areas.
Authorities in Chiriquí seized suspected contraband cigarettes and detained 17 people in an anti-smuggling operation. The case highlights Panama’s ongoing efforts to curb illegal trade in a key border province.
Panama’s Passport Authority has resumed regular nationwide service after a system failure disrupted public attention last week. The restoration should help ease delays for travelers and applicants.
Panama’s Ministry of Environment has launched a 2026 reforestation program to restore degraded land and support environmental recovery. The effort ties conservation to biodiversity, watershed protection, and long-term land health.
A NASA airborne laboratory has arrived in Panama for a scientific mission involving Panamanian students, teachers, and researchers. The visit underscores cooperation in science, education, and international research.
Panama City residents are protesting loud parties held in a municipal building space rented by city hall. The dispute reflects broader tensions in Panama over noise, neighborhood livability, and public venue oversight.
Panama’s Ministry of Environment has launched a 2026 reforestation program aimed at restoring more than 1,000 hectares of degraded land. The effort centers on native species to help rebuild ecosystems, protect biodiversity, and improve watershed health.
Two new complaints have been filed against Panama Comptroller Anel Flores over the April 9 interruption at the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and the suspension of 43 Assembly workers. The Public Ministry already has an ex officio case open on the same events.
NASA is conducting the AVUELO mission in Panama, using a research plane with advanced radar to study tropical biodiversity. The work highlights Panama’s importance as a major center for environmental science and conservation research.
The Panama Canal is preparing tenders for the Río Indio water megaproject, a plan aimed at strengthening water supply for the canal and nearby communities. The initiative is central to Panama’s long-term water security.
The Copa Talento Colegial wrapped its second week with 27 matches across Sub-8, Sub-12 and Sub-16 at Eagles Stadium in El Colegio de Panamá. The weekend featured several heavy scorelines, standout individual performances and a renewed focus on fair play in youth football.