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The ATTT warned that unilateral fare increases announced by transporters in Panama Oeste are illegal and that operators risk sanctions under Law 14/1993; users may report irregular charges to 311 or WhatsApp 6980-3137.
The ATTT said no public-transport fare increases in Panama will be allowed without its authorization and warned that transporters who disobey will face legal sanctions.
Panama’s government has launched a plan to slow the pace of public debt growth, aiming to stabilize debt levels by the end of the decade, TVN 2 reported.
Naturgy has scheduled electrical grid maintenance across Panama from March 23–29, 2026, part of a $630 million, four-year investment to upgrade circuits and substations and improve supply reliability.
Reuters reports the Panama Canal is operating at full capacity as a war involving Iran drives higher LNG vessel traffic, prompting tighter operational coordination by Canal authorities.
IFARHU will promote ACH transfers and reduce check use for PASE-U 2026 payments, and says the first payment for student tuition is under evaluation.
A lawyer for the mother of a nine-month-old in Veraguas says there is no evidence of abuse and accuses authorities of irregularities in the child’s transfer to Panama City.
The Panama Canal Authority announced an emergency water suspension on March 20 affecting parts of Panamá Oeste. Residents are urged to follow ACP guidance and prepare for temporary interruptions.
A judge has charged a former Ifarhu regional director and a merchant in a probe over alleged mismanagement of $145,000 tied to the PASE-U scholarship program; anticorruption prosecutors have appealed the precautionary measures.
Transport operators in Panama Oeste will raise fares by 20–50 centavos from March 23, citing higher fuel costs. The change may increase daily expenses for commuters.
The government ordered public offices to close next Thursday, April 2, beginning at 12:00 p.m. due to Semana Santa. Citizens should plan ahead for limited public services after midday.
The Panama Canal is operating at full capacity after a rise in LNG vessel transits tied to the war involving Iran, the canal’s chief said, increasing pressure on scheduling and operations.
Minsa and CSS said international applicants for temporary health roles must meet a set of requirements to ensure suitability and professional preparation, TVN 2 reported.
Acodeco is investigating Panamanian gas stations for allegedly denying gasoline without justification, a practice labeled “juega vivo.” Stations could face fines up to $25,000.
The Panama Canal is operating at top capacity as increased LNG vessel traffic, linked to the conflict involving Iran, puts pressure on transit scheduling and operations, U.S. News reports.
Reuters reports the Panama Canal is operating at top capacity as increased LNG vessel traffic — linked to the Iran war — places new pressure on the vital waterway, the canal chief said.
Telemetro reports MiBus spends over B/.1 million monthly on diesel and has implemented measures in response; details on the actions and any fare effects were not disclosed.
A school in Colón was temporarily closed over suspected whooping cough, prompting parents to demand fumigation while health authorities said there is no community outbreak.
Mario Bárcena is returning to competition in the TCR Panamá category at the Gran Premio de Panamá after overcoming recent setbacks, TVN reports. Details on his team and race objectives have not been disclosed.
Panama’s National Assembly commission inspected the Pacora river basin after residents reported contamination, conducting a field tour to identify pollution points and press for action.
