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Panama’s appeals court kept Alex Lee, Javier Lynch, and Orlando Salazar in preventive detention over alleged embezzlement tied to public funds in Colón. The case centers on separate investigations involving social programs and community works financed through decentralization money.
Chiriquí and Bocas del Toro are meeting in Game 6 of the 83rd National Major Baseball Championship final, with live coverage available on TVMAX, TVN Pass and YouTube. The matchup highlights one of Panama’s most followed provincial sports rivalries.
Naturgy will conduct maintenance on Panama’s electrical grid from May 4 to 10, 2026, as part of a $630 million investment plan. The company says the work is meant to improve reliability, safety, and long-term service quality.
Pandeportes confirmed that an inspection after heavy rains found no damage to the main structures of the Luis “Matador” Tejada high-performance center. The finding eases concerns about the condition of the sports facility.
Panama’s Foreign Ministry met with the families of seven Panamanians detained in Cuba as it coordinates efforts related to their return. The case remains under diplomatic handling.
Panama’s Social Security system says the national ID card is now the essential document for accessing medical care. The physical card is being phased out as the cédula becomes the main key to services.
Panama’s Servicio Nacional Aeronaval maintainers trained with the Puerto Rico National Guard and U.S. Air Advisors from March 14-21. The exercise focused on aircraft maintenance, readiness, and cooperation in Panama’s humid climate.
Starting May 1, Panamanian insured users will be able to access CSS services and benefits using only their national ID card. Foreign insured users must continue using the physical CSS card.
Bocas del Toro and Chiriquí face off tonight in Game 6 of the 2026 Major Baseball final at 7:00 p.m. Fans can watch on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and YouTube.
Three Panamanians are vying for a spot in Beast Games 2026, with public voting set to decide who represents the country. The contest gives Panama a chance to appear in a global entertainment franchise created by MrBeast.
Professor José Augusto Broce has received an international award for his work in décima and improvised verse. The honor highlights the importance of preserving Panama’s intangible cultural heritage.
The United States has delivered interceptor boats to SENAN to strengthen Panama’s anti-drug operations at sea. The move is part of broader efforts to confront trafficking networks using the country’s maritime routes.
ENA SUR has moved the prequalification opening for the South Corridor expansion project to the Sheraton Grand Panama on May 5, 2026. The process covers studies, design and construction for one of Panama City’s key road arteries.
A curfew has been imposed in Belisario Frías and Arnulfo Arias, two San Miguelito corregimientos identified by police as high-crime zones. The measure is aimed at reducing nighttime insecurity and restoring public order.
Jorge Herrera defended the National Assembly’s decision not to debate its internal regulations, citing an intense agenda. He said he will keep pushing the issue and has asked the president to include it in extraordinary sessions.
Jorge Herrera closed Panama’s legislative period by urging President José Raúl Mulino to add the internal rules reform to May’s extraordinary sessions. The Assembly also wrapped up a contentious period marked by approved bills, pension debates and tensions with the comptroller.
The IMA will hold agroferias on May 1 to help shoppers in Panama buy food at lower prices. The agency also reminded attendees to meet the entry requirements for an orderly process.
The U.S. Embassy in Panama donated two interceptor boats to Senan to support the country’s anti-drug efforts. The move adds maritime capacity to Panama’s security operations.
Panama City’s Mini Cuadrilla began its work with a fumigation and mosquito-control operation in Tocumen and Las Garzas. The team of four young workers had previously faced major challenges finding employment.
The U.S. Embassy in Panama donated two interceptor boats to the Senan to help strengthen anti-drug trafficking operations. The move reinforces maritime security cooperation in a country central to regional smuggling routes.