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Panama’s Foreign Ministry is working to secure the return of Panamanians still detained in Cuba after three recently released women arrived home on April 25. Evelyn Castro’s testimony has become part of the broader diplomatic effort.
Naturgy installed new LED streetlights at the access road to Aquilino Tejeira Hospital in Penonomé, improving nighttime visibility on a key route. The project is designed to benefit patients, staff, and nearby residents.
A Panamanian court ordered provisional detention for a 16-year-old linked to an attempted homicide case in San Miguelito. The case stems from a morning incident near a school where a student was injured.
Vamos lawmakers filed a complaint against Comptroller General Anel Flores over alleged overreach and the withholding of payments to independent bench members. The dispute puts a spotlight on Panama’s oversight powers and institutional tensions.
Panama’s president said a port dispute linked to strategic infrastructure is not a conflict between Panama and China. The comments come amid broader U.S.-China tension over influence around the Panama Canal.
Three people were detained in Panama over an alleged peculado case involving student funds at IPT Don Bosco and a reported loss of more than $124,000. The probe includes two current officials and one former official.
Panama’s National Assembly has suspended the third debate on Bill 491, which combines a proposed increase for retirees and pensioners with a container fee. The move delays a vote on a controversial measure that has sparked broad discussion.
Panama maintainers trained with the Puerto Rico National Guard and U.S. Air Advisors in a joint effort focused on aircraft maintenance and readiness. The exercise highlights ongoing U.S.-Panama security cooperation and technical capacity building.
Naturgy installed new LED streetlights on the Pan-American Highway access road to Hospital Aquilino Tejeira in Penonomé, improving visibility and safety. The project is expected to benefit nearly 100,000 residents in the region.
A University of Panama study says living costs in Panama have risen four times faster than wages since 2019, deepening pressure on workers and households. Researchers warn that informality, fuel hikes and inflation are eroding the middle class.
UDELAS and UTP signed an agreement to expand research, innovation, and academic cooperation in Panama. The pact includes applied projects, joint programs, and student and faculty exchanges.
A businessman known as Chirri was shot dead inside a restaurant in Santa Ana, across from Panama City’s Mercado de Mariscos. Police are reviewing security cameras and searching for the gunman, who fled on foot.
President José Raúl Mulino addressed the detention of Panamanian-flagged vessels in Chinese ports and said he received a high-level communication from China. He also commented on the use of discretionary funds.
Vamos lawmakers have filed a criminal complaint against Comptroller General Anel Flores over the unpaid leave and suspended salaries of 40 Assembly workers. The complaint alleges abuse of authority, falsification and unauthorized action against Legislative Branch staff.
Health officials in Chiriquí say some residents are blocking vector control inspections, making it harder to remove mosquito breeding sites. The warning highlights the importance of community cooperation in preventing mosquito-borne disease.
Three people were detained in Panama over an alleged embezzlement case tied to IPT Don Bosco, including two former employees of the school. The case highlights renewed scrutiny of public fund management in the education sector.
Panama’s IMA has invited companies to a May 6 meeting in Panama City to discuss onion processing and help prevent production losses. The initiative aims to support farmers and improve the crop’s market use.
AAUD carried out a cleanup operation in Las Mañanitas while its administrator confirmed talks with Japan and South Korea over a solution for Cerro Patacón. The effort highlights Panama’s ongoing waste management challenges in the capital.
Panama’s new Hospital del Niño has reached 55% completion and will eventually feature 463 beds and 17 operating rooms. The project is expected to benefit more than 1 million people nationwide.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has revised the cost calculations used for the fuel subsidy, changing weekly limits for transport support. The adjustment could affect operating costs for drivers and transport operators across the country.