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Education authorities are investigating an incident at the Gabriel Lewis Galindo school in Rufina Alfaro after a student was injured on campus. The case has renewed attention on school safety and supervision in Panama.
Electoral prosecutors are reviewing the use of municipal buses in Arraiján after vehicles were seen carrying the mayor’s image. The investigation follows a later inspection in which the images had been covered with stickers.
A judge ordered provisional detention for a bus driver accused in a deadly Chame crash that killed four members of the same family and injured nine others. An appeal hearing is set for May 7.
TVN 2 highlighted live coverage of Game 4 in the final series between Bocas del Toro and Chiriquí in Panama’s 83rd Major Baseball Championship. Fans could watch the game on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel.
Anti-corruption prosecutors inspected the Ministry of Education after a complaint over fake diplomas used in teacher hiring contests for 2026. The case centers on 50 suspected falsified documents and possible involvement by officials and private individuals.
Classes at a school in Pesé were suspended after a flea infestation was detected, prompting pest control specialists to focus on finding the source. The closure aims to protect students and staff while the building is treated.
The Panama Canal is seeing rising demand, underscoring its continuing role as a critical route for global shipping and a major driver of Panama’s economy.
The MEF confirmed the official number of retirees registered on the CEPANIM 2026 payment platform. The digital registration system remains open 24/7 for eligible users.
Panama brought concerns over detained Panamanian-flagged vessels and Strait of Hormuz disruptions before the United Nations. The move highlights the country’s focus on protecting its maritime registry and shipping interests.
Ali Zaki Hagel Jalil testified in Panama in the long-running Alas Chiricanas case, which is tied to the 1994 bombing of a Panamanian passenger flight. The case remains one of the country’s most serious aviation crimes.
The Electoral Prosecutor’s Office returned to the Arraiján municipal headquarters on Monday for an inspection tied to buses, but did not find the person it was seeking. The visit highlights continuing scrutiny of local administration in one of Panama Province’s most important commuter districts.
La Joya prison in Panama is under growing pressure from organized crime, with authorities citing drones, tunnels and other methods used to smuggle in weapons and drugs. A recent shooting that killed one inmate prompted searches across several cellblocks.
A 70-year-old woman died in a collision in Chitré involving a sedan and a bus on the Los Santos–Monagrillo route. The crash adds to Panama’s persistent road safety concerns.
Anticorruption prosecutors inspected Panama’s Ministry of Education after a complaint over alleged fake diplomas. The case raises concerns about document verification and integrity in public service.
U.S. Ambassador Kevin Marino Cabrera visited Corporación La Prensa in Panama City, meeting with newsroom leaders and board members. The discussions covered migration, health cooperation, drug trafficking, and other bilateral issues.
Panama joins much of the world in observing May 1 as Labor Day, a date that honors the historic fight for workers’ rights. The commemoration highlights the role of labor protections in daily life and the economy.
MOCA has questioned whether Panama’s Comptroller General is staying within constitutional limits in actions involving political actors. The dispute centers on the office’s role as a fiscal watchdog, not a political authority.
The Panama Canal handled 6,288 transits in the first half of fiscal 2026, a 5% rise as Middle East disruptions boost its appeal. A $4 million slot fee also reflects strong demand for access.
Panama’s Credentials Committee has approved Antonio Tercero González as IDAAN director, sending the nomination to the National Assembly’s Plenary for a final vote.
La Joya prison in Panama is under pressure from organized crime tactics that include drones, tunnels and Starlink antennas used to move contraband and maintain communications. Officials also detailed the case of inmate Roberto Welch Sevillano, who was killed inside the facility last week.