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Ciao Ragazzi represented Panama at the Pizza World Championship in Parma and finished 10th in the world in the gluten-free category. The team also earned top Latin American rankings across multiple divisions.
ENSA has scheduled preventive maintenance on its electrical network from April 20 to 25, with temporary interruptions in selected Panama sectors. Customers can check affected areas by entering their NAC on the company’s scheduled outages page.
Panama’s housing shortage is doing more than shutting families out of homeownership; it is also slowing construction, jobs and economic growth. The pressure is especially strong for lower- and middle-income households and in the country’s interior provinces.
Panama’s geographic position and open economy could give it a stronger role in global trade and energy as uncertainty rises. The key, according to this view, is preserving legal certainty and market openness.
Debate is intensifying in Panama over the need for a Constituent Pact to define any future process aimed at drafting a new Constitution. Advocates say only a broad national agreement can give such a process legitimacy.
Panama City is facing renewed criticism over weak enforcement of urban rules, especially sidewalk obligations, as residents see basic needs ignored in favor of major projects. The debate centers on whether the capital should fix what already exists before pursuing costly new works.
Panama won gold in women’s flag football at the 2026 South American Youth Games after a 64-0 rout of Venezuela. The victory, combined with a men’s silver and a football bronze, highlighted a strong day for the Panamanian delegation.
The IMA has set Agroferia sales points for April 20 and 21 in several provinces and the Ngäbe Buglé comarca. Sales begin at 8:00 a.m., and buyers must show their ID card.
Prices at Panama City’s San Felipe Neri Market are moving unevenly, with tomatoes, peppers and cilantro getting more expensive while onions and cucumbers offer cheaper options. The shifts are affecting daily shopping choices for local households.
Yanina Sánchez is demanding justice after her son died during a police operation in El Chorrillo. She says officers used excessive force and wants the cause of death clarified through the autopsy results.
Taxi drivers in Panama say the fuel subsidy is saving them up to B/.10.00 and easing daily operating costs. They are urging the government to keep the measure in place as long as needed.
The Ministry of Health held a weekend drive in San Miguelito to issue white and green health cards, with more than 300 food handlers taking part. The campaign supports food safety and hygiene standards in Panama’s food sector.
Authorities recovered the body of a missing teenager at El Chorro de La Chorrera, with SINAPROC locating the victim near the point of immersion. The case has renewed attention on water safety at popular recreation sites in Panama Oeste.
A 28-year-old man was shot dead inside a tenement in Barrio Norte, Colón. Authorities are investigating the killing and searching for those responsible.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has set April 27 as the start date for second-half salary payments to public sector workers. The schedule affects government employees nationwide and marks an important monthly payroll deadline.
Panama’s Social Security Fund said prosecutors recovered more than $2.4 million after an investigation into altered data. The agency also said it has filed more than 1,000 complaints as part of a wider internal cleanup effort.
The Club Kiwanis donated support to the Hogar San Francisco de Asís, helping strengthen care for children served by the shelter. The home continues to face constant needs that require ongoing attention.
More than 30,000 people attended the Pineapple Fair in La Chorrera, where tours, food, and pineapple-based products boosted local commerce. The event highlighted both community celebration and support for entrepreneurs and producers.
Panama’s Science March marked its 10th year with a call for decisions grounded in scientific evidence. The event framed science as a sustainable driver of national development.
Pirate raids left a lasting mark on Panama’s coastline, including the destruction of Panama City in 1671. Historic sites such as Panama Viejo and Portobelo still reflect that turbulent colonial era.