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Four members of the López family died in a serious traffic accident in Chame, Panama Oeste, leaving relatives and neighbors in mourning. Loved ones described them as exemplary and very cheerful.
Cobre Panamá is advancing a hiring process tied to its preservation and safe management plan, with more than 1,300 people already hired and 1,000 more direct jobs projected. Most positions are going to residents of nearby communities in Coclé and Colón.
Residents in Parita are demanding urgent repairs to roads tied to the PCP project, saying the damaged routes have affected transport, farming, and school travel for years. The issue has become a daily obstacle for local communities.
Chame is mourning the loss of a pastor and his family after a fatal crash. The bus driver remains detained pending a hearing that will define his legal status.
Casco Peatonal has completed its first year in Panama City, drawing more than 800 visitors and generating about $15 million. The pedestrian project has helped strengthen Casco Antiguo’s role as a cultural and tourism hub.
Dolega is promoting a cable car project meant to connect its highland areas and turn the district’s geography into a tourism attraction. The plan is part of a local push to strengthen Chiriquí’s visitor economy.
Panama’s mining debate is increasingly centered on water security, with critics warning that extraction in Donoso could threaten the Canal and the country’s long-term future. The controversy also keeps the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling and public opposition to mining in sharp focus.
Colón held a mass pet sterilization campaign that completed 1,000 procedures in one day. The effort is part of Misión Patitas, which has now surpassed 25,000 interventions nationwide.
Star Princess transited the Panama Canal, underscoring Princess Cruises’ long history with canal voyages dating back to 1967. The crossing highlights Panama’s role as both a global shipping corridor and a major tourism draw.
The Star Princess visited the Panama Canal, highlighting the country’s continuing role in global cruise travel and maritime tourism. The stop reinforces the canal’s appeal as a signature experience for international passengers.
Panama’s medicine shortages reflect deeper failures in procurement, logistics, and oversight across the public health system. The debate now centers on coordination, not individual blame.
The Metro de Panamá has begun testing the Line 3 monorail in Panamá Oeste, a key step toward opening the new transit corridor. The project is aimed at improving mobility for commuters who travel between the western metro area and Panama City.
Authorities in Panama arrested a suspect known as “Chispa” in San Miguelito in connection with an aggravated homicide case. The detention follows an apprehension order issued by the Homicide and Femicide Prosecutor’s Office.
The IMA is staging agro-fairs across Panama this Monday, with rice sold at $5 and other low-cost food items available from 8:00 a.m. The events are aimed at helping families save on essential groceries.
A dog was injured in a shooting in San Miguelito, and police took the animal to a veterinarian while detaining two minors. The case highlights the wider toll of gun violence in one of Panama’s busiest districts.
Police in Soná, Veraguas, arrested a man accused of a sexual offense as part of an active criminal investigation. The case highlights ongoing public safety and justice concerns in the district.
Panama City has launched Parkea PTY, a mobile app that lets drivers pay for parking with a QR code. The system adds a digital, cashless option for motorists using regulated parking spaces in the capital.
Maracaná stadium has launched Parkea Pty, a digital parking payment system that uses QR codes, app-based access, and 24/7 surveillance. Municipal Police will also help supervise the area.
Panama City has launched Parkea PTY, a mobile app that lets drivers pay for parking in Puerta Sur using QR codes and digital payments. The city says the system is meant to improve parking turnover and modernize municipal services.
Panama’s MEF has confirmed that CEPANIM payments will be delivered through physical checks. The process will require beneficiaries to follow the assigned collection steps and timing.