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Aníbal Ureña, 81, is still working as a barber in David, where he helped found one of the city’s oldest barbershops in the 1970s. He says the profession supported his children’s education and his retirement.
Panama National Police officers marked Labor Day by sharing testimonies about their pride in public service and the call to join the force. Their reflections highlighted the human side of policing and its role in national life.
The Panama Major Football League has set its 2026 draft as teams prepare for a season opener scheduled for August 15 at Estadio Emilio Royo. The move gives clubs a key early milestone as they build toward the new campaign.
Panama’s limited representation in the UN is drawing fresh attention as candidates for secretary-general debate staffing and geographic balance. The outcome could influence Panama’s role in multilateral decision-making and regional operations.
A commentary on Panama warns that a culture of silence can protect abuse, weaken accountability, and slow social change. It argues that education and civic action are key to replacing fear with public voice.
Panama’s Passport Authority will provide special service this Saturday and Sunday, asking users to bring complete documentation to speed up processing. The move is aimed at improving access and keeping the weekend operation orderly.
A political commentary warns that Panama’s weakening party system is pushing democracy toward a spectator model dominated by elites, media, and weak representation. It calls for stronger participation, accountability, and internal party reform.
Panama’s Passport Authority will open this weekend for special hours after a nationwide service suspension caused by system failures. The offices will also hand over passports already processed.
Only 17% of workers in Panama say they are in the childhood dream job they once imagined, according to a new study. The findings also show high frustration and broad dissatisfaction with current employment.
Senniaf called for immediate family contact and child protection measures when minors are briefly detained for violating the San Miguelito curfew. The guidance highlights the need to balance public security with the rights of children and adolescents.
Panama’s Under-20 team has been placed in Pot 2 for the 2026 Concacaf Championship draw in Miami. The tournament in Mexico will decide four World Cup spots and one Olympic berth.
Panama’s police chief has backed a weekend curfew in San Miguelito as a preventive security measure. The restriction runs until May 11 and includes exceptions for essential workers and justified travel.
Thousands marched in Panama City on May Day under a “workers over billionaires” banner, turning International Workers’ Day into a display of labor demands. The demonstration highlighted ongoing concerns about wages, inequality, and worker protections in Panama.
Panamanian national Héctor Torres is missing in Guatemala after being robbed while working in cargo transport. His disappearance has prompted calls for support and concern over the safety of regional transport workers.
An elderly man died in a traffic accident in Los Santos, bringing Panama’s 2026 road death toll to seven. Residents say the road’s curve and frequent speeding make the area especially dangerous.
Residents of Las Lomas in Chiriquí say they have gone more than two months without regular drinking water and are threatening protests if the service is not restored soon. The dispute highlights growing frustration over a basic utility failure affecting daily life.
The captain and crew of a Panamanian-registered tanker will receive $6 million after a rights breach tied to their pandemic detention. The case underscores Panama’s global maritime role and ongoing scrutiny of seafarer protections.
Panama’s National Assembly approved a bill requiring clearer identification of food product origin and stronger labeling rules for originals, substitutes, and imitations. The measure also adds accessibility and enforcement provisions aimed at protecting consumers.
Panama’s National Assembly has approved a bill that would criminalize paternity fraud, set prison terms and fines, and require DNA tests in court cases. The measure now awaits President José Raúl Mulino’s decision.
Retirees and pensioners who receive checks will be able to collect their CSS payments on May 4 at payment centers and agency locations. The schedule offers beneficiaries a clear date to plan for their monthly income.