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Ali Hage Zaki Jalil, the main suspect in the Alas Chiricanas Flight 901 bombing, arrived in Panama after extradition from Venezuela. His return brings a long-running and high-profile case back into the Panamanian justice system.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance says the CEPANIM platform is active again, allowing beneficiaries to resume registration through official links. The reopening restores access to an important government process in Panama.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance says the CEPANIM platform is active again, allowing beneficiaries to register through official links. The reopening restores access to a key digital process tied to the program.
The U.S. ambassador visited Colón to support a school project providing potable water to more than 8,000 students. The initiative highlights the importance of basic infrastructure in Panama’s education system.
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works has received supplementary credit to support infrastructure projects, following an earlier financing approval in March. The move could help sustain road and public works spending nationwide.
Panama’s vice minister of foreign affairs called the rise in detentions of Panamanian-flagged ships in Chinese ports a matter of extreme concern. The government is in talks with Beijing as the spike reaches 400% compared with February.
San Francisco’s communal board has ordered the demolition of a guard booth to advance the Coco Parque project, which it says was validated through citizen consultations. The decision marks a new step in a neighborhood development effort in Panama City.
The PRD will begin a leadership renewal process in 2027 after its heavy 2024 election defeat, with a National Directory in January and a Congress in November. The party also continues to lose members as it looks ahead to 2029.
Panama’s ambassador to the United States said the FBI has worked with Panama for 30 years on the Alas Chiricanas case. He vowed the pursuit of those responsible will continue.
A sewage treatment plant near Ciudad del Futuro has raised alarm over its deteriorating condition. The case highlights the pressure on Panama’s urban infrastructure as residential areas expand.
A vehicle carrying diesel overturned in Arraiján, where firefighters responded, the driver remained stable, and the road was cleaned. The incident briefly affected traffic in a busy Panama Oeste corridor.
Around 47,000 transport operators in Panama have registered for subsidized fuel, representing more than $1 million in government support. The program remains a key relief measure for the country’s transport sector.
Mary Theisen-Lappen of Bloomington will compete for the United States at the 2026 Pan American Weightlifting Championships in Panama City. The event will take place at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento in the Panamanian capital.
Panama’s Environment Ministry has begun rehabilitation work at Coiba National Park and restricted visitor access during the project. The move is aimed at preserving one of the country’s key heritage and conservation sites.
Panama’s Public Ministry is asking the public for help finding Leonardo Arias, a Venezuelan man who disappeared in San Miguelito on April 15. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Residents in Coco del Mar say a security booth was demolished without notice, while San Francisco representative Serena Vamvas says it was built on public servitude space. The dispute centers on access, property boundaries, and local authority over shared land.
IFARHU is guiding applicants through the download process for the 2026 socioeconomic form tied to the General Scholarship Contest. The form is a key step for students seeking education support in Panama.
Panamanian police arrested five foreign nationals in La Chorrera after two officers were allegedly assaulted during a patrol in Barrio Balboa. The detainees include three Colombians and two Venezuelans.
The DGI has enabled partial service at its Vía España branch in Panama City, focusing on fuel tax payments, marbetes and customs liquidations. The move restores key in-person procedures for drivers, importers and businesses.
Two people died in a traffic accident near Valle Rico on the road between Las Tablas and Tonosí in Los Santos province. The crash underscores ongoing road safety concerns on Panama’s regional highways.