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Avenida Central in Panama City is regaining its architectural identity as commercial signs come down and historic facades reemerge. The cleanup is revealing details that reflect the capital’s commercial and urban evolution.
The National Assembly suspended second debate on Bill 443 on bioethanol, postponing the discussion until the next legislative period. The decision passed with broad support as lawmakers near the end of the current session.
Panama City has opened Puerta Azul in Casco Antiguo, a new parking space connected to the Parkea PTY app and monitored 24 hours a day. The project aims to improve order and mobility in one of the capital’s busiest historic areas.
MiBus general manager Carlos Sánchez Fábrega presented the company’s 2025 management report to a National Assembly committee, saying coverage exceeded 80%. He said 2026 priorities include modernizing the system and strengthening the electric fleet.
Panama has abundant rivers and rainfall, but many communities still lack safe drinking water. The deeper crisis is treatment, contamination, and long-running government inaction.
Panama’s education system faces mounting criticism for failing to match today’s realities, with weak international results and persistent structural gaps. The debate now centers on how to build a curriculum that better prepares students for work, citizenship and life.
The Panama Papers remain a defining symbol of offshore secrecy and the global struggle over tax transparency. Panama continues to be central to the debate over hidden wealth and financial opacity.
Antonio Tercero González was ratified as director of Idaan after a heated Assembly debate over Panama’s water crisis. Deputies pressed him to improve service, reduce tanker dependence, and restore confidence in the utility.
Panama’s rising residency costs are drawing attention as a major jump could make legal residence harder for middle-class foreign applicants. The change may reshape who can afford to move to the country and how Panama competes for international residents.
Veraguas won Panama’s national pre-infant baseball title after a strong offensive showing. The victory adds another chapter to the province’s youth sports success.
Extreme heat is becoming a regular challenge in Panama, with Santiago in Veraguas reaching 40°C and humidity worsening conditions. The push for climate adaptation now extends from urban planning to mandatory environmental education.
A 12-year-old student was wounded by stray gunfire near a school in San Miguelito, prompting a police pursuit and the arrest of a 16-year-old suspect. Officers also recovered a firearm and a vehicle linked to the shooting.
Panamanian authorities are asking for help locating 55-year-old South African national FJ Lynton Wepener, who has been missing since April 25 in Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro. The Public Ministry is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Two people were killed in Villa Catalina, Puerto Pilón, in Colón early Monday morning. Police are investigating and searching for those responsible.
A student was injured in gunfire near the Escuela de Las Trancas in San Miguelito, prompting a police investigation and one arrest. Authorities are working to determine what led to the exchange of shots.
The IMA has scheduled agroferias for April 29 in multiple provinces and comarcas across Panama, starting at 8:00 a.m. Shoppers are asked to bring their ID and reusable bags.
IFARHU will review scholarship applicants with lower academic averages in a competition open to primary, secondary, and university students. Only students who completed digital registration can take part.
Blue hearts still visible along a road in Chame are keeping attention on traffic safety after a fatal crash. The faded memorials stand as reminders of earlier tragedies and the ongoing call for caution.
IDAAN will suspend water service temporarily on April 29 in communities of Panama Norte due to repair work. The interruption is expected to affect daily routines across the northern sector of Panama City.
Tocumen International Airport closed one runway after a malfunction involving a U.S. aircraft, while the second runway stayed open. The airport kept operations moving during the incident.