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Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance says each participant in the 2026 Fiscal Lottery can win only one prize per regional drawing. The rule is one of the first confirmed details tied to the upcoming lottery.
A bee attack in Arraiján, Panama Oeste, killed five dogs and sent a young man to the hospital. Firefighters and SUME 911 responded after neighbors reported aggressive insect behavior.
An attack of bees in Arraiján left two people affected and caused the deaths of five dogs. The incident underscores the public safety risks posed by aggressive swarms in populated areas.
Panama’s Maritime Authority is in direct contact with the operators and owner of a Panamanian-flagged vessel intercepted in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident underscores the global reach of Panama’s ship registry and the strategic importance of the waterway.
Businesses are paying up to $4 million to move ships through the Panama Canal as tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global shipping routes. The surge highlights the canal’s role as a critical alternative for international trade.
Transit fees for the Panama Canal have jumped as Middle East conflict disrupts shipping and pushes more vessels to seek alternative routes. The rise highlights the canal’s role as a key shortcut in global trade and a major source of revenue for Panama.
Panama earned its 21st medal at the IV South American Youth Games Panama 2026 with a karate podium finish. The result adds to the host nation’s strong showing in the regional competition.
ATTT inspectors and the National Police carried out a public transport operation at Plaza 5 de Mayo in Panama City to reinforce safety and rule compliance. The action targeted one of the capital’s busiest transit points.
Panama’s Maritime Authority is monitoring two Panamanian-flagged ships involved in separate incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and has urged vessels to avoid the area. The warning highlights growing security risks in one of the world’s most important shipping lanes.
Panama will receive documents this Friday, April 24, for the 2026 General Scholarship Contest. The program covers students in primary, secondary, and university education.
Traffic through the Panama Canal is rising, but officials are moving to ease fears of major congestion. The canal remains a crucial link in global shipping and a pillar of Panama’s economy.
President José Raúl Mulino met with fishing industry leaders to agree on actions aimed at boosting Panama’s exports. The talks centered on strengthening the sector’s international trade prospects.
Panama’s Health Ministry is studying 24/7 hours for some public health centers, but officials say the change depends on technical review and funding. The minister also announced new investments in Azuero.
Authorities in Panama Oeste have opened a criminal investigation after threatening messages surfaced at one school. Education officials say the case is limited to a single campus and no similar incidents have been reported elsewhere in the region.
The Bridge of the Americas will be closed this weekend for a technical evaluation using controlled weight to assess the structure’s behavior. The closure may affect traffic across one of Panama’s most important transport links.
Panama’s courts are moving toward key rulings in major corruption cases linked to Ricardo Martinelli’s presidency, a decade after the allegations first surfaced. The outcomes could carry significant weight for public confidence in the justice system.
Threat messages suggesting a possible shooting caused alarm at the Guillermo Endara Galimany school in La Chorrera. Director Leoncio Mendoza said the school is investigating who left the warnings in the bathrooms.
Mayra Evelia Hall Conte, convicted in the murder of former Coclé governor Darío Fernández, appears on Panama’s list of prisoners eligible for possible sentence reduction. The case has renewed scrutiny of how the Ministry of Government applies prison benefits in serious crimes.
Acodeco reported an increase in Panama’s basic food basket, with higher prices detected in supermarkets and minisúpers. The rise adds pressure to household budgets and keeps food affordability in focus.
Panama City has opened entries for the León A. Soto and Carlos Francisco Changmarín literary contests, with prizes of up to B/.7,000. Writers may submit through July, depending on the competition.