The latest, verified reporting on events across Panama and beyond. This section covers breaking stories, developments, and essential daily news.
The IMA will hold agro-fairs across Panama on April 20 and 21, with affordable products available starting at 8:00 a.m. The events are designed to give households access to lower-cost goods in multiple locations.
Capellanía will celebrate the Festival de la Carreta from April 30 to May 4 with cultural activities, typical music, and local carreteros. The event aims to preserve community traditions and highlight one of Panama’s most iconic rural symbols.
Panama’s government has launched its first Cybersecurity Operations Center to monitor state networks in real time amid a rise in cyberattacks. The new unit adds to recent investments in tools designed to detect threats before they spread.
More than 250 dancers gathered at Mi Pueblito to celebrate Panama’s devil dance traditions, including Diablos Congo, Espejo, de Pañuelos and Sucios. The event highlighted the cultural diversity and lasting importance of these folkloric expressions.
Panama’s Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a cyberattack on email accounts linked to the Social Security Fund. The case is being handled as a computer security offense.
Expovivienda is seeing strong attendance in its 23rd edition, with more than 100 developers and nearly 300 housing projects on display across Panama. The fair highlights continued interest in residential property in both the capital and the interior.
Forensic dogs in Panama are helping investigators detect possible human remains in properties and terrain, giving new life to old cases. Their work supports targeted searches and can reopen investigations that had gone cold.
Panama’s Health Ministry has banned the use of mental health certificates for jobs and studies in both the public and private sectors. The move is aimed at protecting access, privacy, and fairness in hiring and admissions.
Residents in David are calling for urgent dredging and cleanup of a creek before heavy rains raise flooding risks. Families want debris removed quickly to prevent damage in nearby neighborhoods.
Inadeh is training instructors in solar panel installation and maintenance so they can share the knowledge in courses across Panama. The effort aims to expand technical skills and support the country’s renewable energy workforce.
A limited-edition vinyl album for Record Store Day puts Panama’s 1960s and 1970s Latin music in the spotlight, including an early Rubén Blades recording. The release is backed by Tamayo Records and limited to 1,500 copies.
Two trees fell on a home in Tocumen, damaging the roof. SINAPROC cleared the area after the incident.
ATTT will restrict heavy equipment on Vía Centenario starting April 20 during peak hours to ease congestion in Panama City. The measure includes control points and applies to rush-hour traffic.
Panama’s Public Prosecutor’s Office is keeping two investigations open after a late-March cyberattack against the Caja de Seguro Social. The case has highlighted growing concerns over the security of key government systems.
The Gariché River bridge will be expanded as part of a project aimed at improving transit conditions and supporting local production. A later study will also examine upgrades to the asphalt surface of the road.
A sharp Panamanian opinion column criticizes the government’s reliance on U.S. engineers for key public tasks, from water issues in Azuero to bridge inspections. The piece argues that the pattern reflects weak local capacity and broader frustrations over governance and sovereignty.
Panama’s Ministry of Health has banned the use of mental health certificates for jobs, school enrollment and routine administrative procedures. The move is meant to curb discrimination and enforce national protections for mental health rights.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance clarified the process for CEPANIM beneficiaries and said no official payment list is circulating. The warning aims to prevent fraud and confusion around benefit payments.
The Atevo Cup will crown five youth champions this Sunday at Eagles Stadium in El Colegio de Panamá, with finals in the Sub-8 through Sub-16 categories. Inter, CAI, Barcelona Soccer School, Costa del Este, Plaza Amador, New West and Brunet Hay are among the teams chasing titles.
Panama’s Health Ministry has banned mental health certificates as a requirement for jobs or school enrollment, citing discrimination and dignity concerns. The rule applies nationwide.