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Panama won bronze in men’s 3×3 basketball at the South American Youth Games after beating Venezuela 13-11 in overtime. Saúl Guevara led the team with eight points in the home victory.
Panama’s Electoral Prosecutor inspected the Municipality of Arraiján after controversy over school buses carrying Mayor Stefany Peñalba’s photo and name. The case centers on whether the branding uses public resources for political promotion.
A health post in Cerro Puerco was vandalized, with furniture and equipment damaged and seven packages of Nutri Crema stolen. The facility serves about 5,000 people.
Three women were detained during an SPI operation in Panama and turned over to the authorities after field verification. The case highlights routine security checks used in public safety operations.
Panama’s Azuero Peninsula is nearing a year under severe water stress, with contaminated rivers, drought, and aging infrastructure forcing families to rely on wells and tankers. The crisis has disrupted daily life, public services, and local economic activity across Herrera and Los Santos.
Panama’s Ministry of Social Development has started verifying thousands of applicants for social programs using poverty maps and UNICEF data. The process is meant to better target aid to households with the greatest need.
Shipping firms are paying steep premiums to reroute vessels through the Panama Canal as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global trade routes. The price surge highlights the canal’s role as a critical alternative for international shipping.
Three Panamanian women detained in Cuba since February have returned to Panama after their release was confirmed by the Foreign Ministry. Cuba had accused them of making anti-government material.
Vamos lawmakers will meet Comptroller Anel Flores after a dispute over unpaid leave orders affecting Assembly employees. The clash centers on how many workers were suspended and whether proper notification was given.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will visit Panama in May, President José Raúl Mulino confirmed. The trip is expected to highlight bilateral ties and diplomatic cooperation.
Authorities detained a suspect after an armed attack in El Valle de Urracá injured a police officer. A heavy security operation was launched in the area after the shooting.
POTSA will continue operating under the Bridge of the Americas while Panama authorities review the legal fallout from the Balboa explosion and fire. The Maritime Authority also urged a temporary suspension of Fire Department activities at the site for safety.
Panama’s Ministry of Health, customs officers, and other control agencies joined a workshop to strengthen oversight of regulated chemicals. The training focused on technical exchange and updating regulatory skills to improve national monitoring.
The Panama Canal has started restoring the pumping and water treatment systems at the Miraflores plant after a failure. Service will resume gradually as operations stabilize.
A foreign woman wanted under an active Texas court order was detained at Tocumen International Airport in Panama. The warrant is tied to a case involving one death and injuries to other victims.
Star Princess has completed a Panama Canal transit, highlighting one of cruising’s most iconic journeys. The passage underscores Panama’s lasting role in global travel and maritime tourism.
Panama Canal fees have risen to $4 million as the Hormuz blockade shakes global shipping and pushes carriers to rethink routes. The increase highlights the canal’s role as a key trade corridor and revenue source for Panama.
Panama is hosting the final day of competition in the Youth South American Games, closing out a regional event centered on young athletes. The tournament adds another international sports milestone for the country.
Operation Deka in Chiriquí led to two arrests and the recovery of goods in a commercial fraud case that caused losses of more than $28,000. Authorities are pursuing the investigation as businesses in the province continue to face economic crime risks.
Three relatives were killed when gunmen ambushed a taxi in La Cabima, northern Panama, firing at least 11 shots into the vehicle. The attack happened in daytime traffic near a school route and has raised fresh concern over violence in the area.