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More than 5,000 students attended Panama’s Tu Carrera vocational fair to explore study options and experience workplace scenarios. The event helped young people connect career planning with real-world professional paths.
Police Sergeant Militza De León is teaching in Curundú to help young people who left school reconnect with learning and opportunity. Her work blends discipline, mentorship, and community service.
A sharp critique of Panama’s political appointments has reignited debate over the independence of the Electoral Tribunal, the Ombudsman’s Office, and rules for independent candidates. The controversy centers on fairness, transparency, and public trust in democratic institutions.
The “Agua en Tu Aula” program has benefited 40 educational centers in Panama, including the El Congo school in Chagres. The effort brings together the U.S. Embassy, Southern Command, and partner organizations.
The IMA agreed to buy 30,000 quintals of frijol chiricano from Chiriquí producers for $1.9 million, easing pressure on farmers facing a difficult sales season. The beans will move through packaging and canning channels and be sold in IMA outlets.
Panama’s government has repealed Executive Decree 10, which aimed to regulate digital transport platforms, and created a commission to draft a new proposal in 90 days. The decision has stirred reactions across the country’s transport sector.
Panama’s labor market is failing many young people, with youth unemployment running well above the national average and nearly half of workers in informality. The mismatch between education and employer needs is deepening the problem.
Panama has repealed Executive Decree 10, which aimed to regulate digital transport platforms, and launched a 90-day consultation process. A working commission will now draft a new proposal with input from all sides.
Dan Brown presented Wild Symphony in Panama, using 21 animal characters and musical instruments to make classical music more accessible to young audiences. The project highlights a family-friendly approach to arts education.
River flows in Coclé have fallen in the Grande, Chico and Antón basins, prompting concern about water supply as demand remains high. The decline is linked to climate conditions that are increasing evaporation and reducing available water.
Search efforts are intensifying for Lisseth Navas, who was last seen at her home in El Trébol, Pacora, around 1:00 p.m. Her whereabouts remain unknown.
Panama is advancing a bilateral agenda with the United Kingdom that includes rail and air connectivity, with Foreign Minister Martínez-Acha Vásquez stressing the country’s role in global trade and maritime security.
Panama’s subsidized fuel system has surpassed $1 million in transactions, with nearly 47,000 beneficiaries registered across all enabled categories. The figures underscore the program’s continued reach and its role in easing fuel costs.
Commercial activity is increasing at the Azuero fairgrounds as organizers prepare for the International Fair of Azuero, which could attract more than 300,000 visitors. The event runs from April 23 to May 3.
Panama’s Supreme Court ordered the State to pay $75,000 to three dietilenglycol victims and required the CSS to issue a public apology. The ruling also mandates memorial and website measures to honor victims and track ongoing claims.
Panama is seeking clarity after detentions of Panamanian-flagged ships at Chinese ports rose 400%. Vice Foreign Minister Carlos Ruiz said the government hopes the issue is technical, not political.
Anti-corruption prosecutors in Panama are investigating the alleged expiration of more than B/.2.5 million in supplies stored in CSS warehouses. The case raises questions about public administration, inventory controls, and taxpayer losses.
The U.S. ambassador in Panama highlighted 30 years of FBI cooperation with the Panamanian government after an extradition linked to the Alas Chiricanas case. The comments underscore ongoing bilateral law enforcement ties.
Kevin Cabrera praised joint work by the FBI, Panamanian authorities, and Venezuela after the extradition of Ali Hage Zaki Jalil to Panama. Jalil is the main suspect in the Alas Chiricanas Flight 901 bombing case.
The Panama Canal awarded a $17.5 million contract to build two roads near Río Indio as part of its planned reservoir project. The project also completed nine months of community dialogue and set a compensation framework for affected families.