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Nine people were charged with peculado and cohecho in the IFARHU aid case, and prosecutors will appeal after the judge declined precautionary measures. The case centers on alleged misuse of public funds tied to student assistance.
IFARHU will receive documents for the 2026 General Scholarship Competition in Panama Province from April 27 to May 1. The intake opens a key step for students seeking scholarship support.
More than 100,000 people have registered for Panama’s Cepanim payment process since it opened on April 20. The Ministry of Economy and Finance expects the total payout to range from $250 million to $300 million.
Panama’s Labor Ministry says PedidosYa riders are not employees under the Labor Code, but it will still offer them guidance as they strike for better conditions. The case highlights the legal gap around platform work and worker protections.
The Panama Canal recorded 6,288 transits in the first half of FY2026, a sign of continued demand for the strategic shipping route. The figure reinforces the canal’s central role in Panama’s economy and global trade.
The Iran war is raising costs for Panama Canal shipping as global carriers face higher insurance, fuel, and routing expenses. The canal’s role as a key trade corridor makes Panama vulnerable to faraway conflicts.
School officials in La Chorrera are investigating threatening messages written in the bathrooms of the Guillermo Endara Galimany School. Classes continued normally while staff worked to identify those responsible.
The IMA will hold agro-fairs across Panama on Friday, April 24, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The events will offer low-cost food products for shoppers looking for more affordable groceries.
Metro de Panamá will adjust Sunday operations at Albrook station as part of work tied to modernization and safety. The change is likely to affect passengers using one of Panama City’s main transit hubs.
The National Assembly says it never approved unpaid leave for 39 staff members whose salaries were suspended by the Comptroller General’s Office. The dispute centers on attendance records, internal rules, and who has the authority to authorize the measure.
Panama’s government and fishing sector leaders agreed to form a technical table to review regulations and support exports. The move aims to improve competitiveness and strengthen the industry’s market position.
Panama authorities have issued a weather vigilance notice for rain and thunderstorms through April 27. The alert urges residents to take precautions as wet conditions continue across several provinces.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance explained how the CEPANIM reference number is used and how the digital process works for beneficiaries and deceased relatives. The guidance aims to make the registration and follow-up steps clearer for families handling the procedure.
The CSS is asking former employees and family members to complete the required notification step for Prima de Antigüedad claims. The agency says the process helps speed up labor benefit paperwork.
President José Raúl Mulino has appointed Antonio Manuel Tercero González as the new director of Idaan from a shortlist chosen by the agency’s board. The move places him in charge of Panama’s national water and sewer utility.
Antonio Tercero González has been appointed director of IDAAN as the utility faces major water and sanitation challenges in Panama. His leadership begins with a 2026 budget of $358.8 million and intense public pressure to improve service.
Casco Peatonal drew about 800,000 visitors in its first year and generated more than $14.5 million in economic impact in Panama City’s historic San Felipe district. The pedestrian initiative boosted tourism, culture and local business activity.
Classes were partially suspended at a La Chorrera school after messages about a supposed shooting triggered a police investigation. Authorities activated safety protocols as a precaution.
A judge in Darién sentenced three people to 80 months in prison for drug trafficking after authorities seized 834 packages. The case highlights Panama’s ongoing fight against narcotics routes in the eastern border province.
San Miguelito has launched Más Colas, Panama’s first municipal veterinary clinic. The center will offer weekday and weekend hours for pet care in the district.