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Panama’s authorities and retirees’ representatives are urging calm as the Cepanim registration process begins ahead of a June certificate distribution. Pensioners are being told to use official channels and complete the registration on time.
A new homicide in Colón has pushed the province’s violence toll to 25 victims so far this year. The latest killing adds to ongoing concerns about public safety in one of Panama’s most strategic provinces.
Costa Rica has backed Panama as sanctions and rising vessel detentions deepen a shipping dispute involving a Chinese consortium. The conflict underscores Panama’s dependence on stable maritime access and its role as a global shipping hub.
Platform drivers in Panama have rejected a new decree regulating their work, saying it was imposed without consultation. The dispute highlights growing tension over how app-based transport should be governed.
An armed attack inside the La Berry building in Colón left one person dead and another injured. The case brings the province’s homicide total to 24 so far this year.
Panama faces a hot Monday with isolated rain in several regions and UV-B levels expected to reach very high to extreme levels. Residents are being urged to protect themselves from sun exposure.
Armed criminals robbed an express bus on the Colón-Panama route at the Colón terminal, beating the driver and assistant and stealing the day’s takings. The attack has renewed fears among passengers who use the busy route.
The Panama Canal remains one of the world’s most important trade chokepoints, giving Panama a central role in global shipping. Its narrow route continues to shape the movement of goods between oceans.
More than 20 vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, including the Panama-flagged tanker Crave carrying LPG. The transit underscores Panama’s continued presence in global shipping routes tied to energy trade.
The 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama brought Manuel Noriega’s rule to a rapid end and reshaped the country’s political future. More than 27,000 troops took part in an operation that remains a defining moment in Panama’s modern history.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has carried out a preliminary technical assessment of Panama’s Bridge of the Americas, a vital crossing over the Pacific entrance to the canal. The review underscores the bridge’s role in Panama’s transportation network and infrastructure planning.
Panama is reviewing a new decree that regulates ride-hailing services after it triggered backlash over certificates, transport-company backing and safety rules. The government says the measure is meant to bring order to a fast-growing market, while critics warn it could favor traditional transport interests.
Ifarhu has opened document reception for students preselected in the 2026 General Scholarship Contest, starting in Coclé, Herrera and Los Santos. Beneficiaries must present required paperwork, including the sworn socioeconomic declaration.
Former National Security Council agents Ronny Rodríguez and William Pittí have gone to trial in Panama over the disappearance of surveillance equipment tied to illegal wiretaps. The case is part of a broader scandal involving alleged state spying during the Martinelli administration.
Panama’s Electoral Tribunal will wait until the new legislative year to send electoral reforms to the Assembly. The package includes contentious issues such as campaign financing, voting rules and the election of Parlacen deputies.
A mother and newborn died in Panama after a rare vertical transmission of tuberculosis, underscoring late diagnosis and access barriers in rural areas. The case has renewed calls for better prenatal screening and earlier detection.
Panama’s “pinchadora” spying case returns to court more than 12 years after illegal interceptions of communications were first exposed. The trial renews questions about state surveillance, accountability, and the damage done to public trust.
Panama’s Procuraduría de la Administración says local governments may use IBI funds for religious infrastructure, but only with community approval and legal safeguards. The ruling reinforces decentralization rules on public land, planning, and oversight.
Panama is offering free PrEP at 12 health centers across nine regions as part of its HIV prevention strategy. Health officials say the medication can be highly effective, but it must be paired with testing and condom use.
Panama is facing renewed concern over cybersecurity after alleged CSS data leaks circulated online, while judicial silence and regional political controversies continue to stir debate. The developments highlight pressure points in government, justice, and diplomacy.