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A 30-year-old mother of two and actress has entered the Miss Universe Panama 2026 race, adding a personal and modern profile to the national pageant. Her candidacy reflects the evolving image of Panamanian women in beauty competitions.
Panama’s Labor Ministry will sanction the Fourth Bridge consortium after an inspection found inhumane conditions, labor segregation, and irregular foreign workers. The ministry also halted new foreign hiring for the project.
Panama is widening fuel subsidies to include food transporters and fishermen, along with workers connected to Merca Panamá and related entities. The move aims to reduce fuel costs in key parts of the country’s food supply chain.
More than 3,000 students attended a vocational guidance fair at Ciudad del Saber in Panama, where they explored technical and professional study options. The event helped participants make more informed choices about their future careers.
Panama’s amphibian rescue efforts underscore a global frog decline driven by disease and environmental stress. The crisis threatens biodiversity and the health of ecosystems that depend on amphibians.
Dominican music was featured at a gala in Panama City as part of Dominican Week in Panama 2026. The event highlighted cultural ties between Dominican and Panamanian audiences through a performance by Panama’s National Symphony Orchestra.
MINSA will hold a white and green card fair this Saturday, April 18, at several health centers in Panama City. The event is designed to help residents complete these required health procedures more efficiently.
Panama will play Brazil in a World Cup warmup match on May 31, with coverage on TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ on YouTube. The friendly adds a major test as Panama prepares for 2026.
Benicio Robinson said Parlacen is not intended to provide judicial protection, amid attention on the proposed swearing-in of Laurentino Cortizo and José Gabriel Carrizo. The comments add to Panama’s broader debate over immunity and accountability.
Anti-corruption prosecutors inspected IFARHU’s headquarters in Panama City as part of a case examining economic aid granted to 4,000 students. The investigation already includes peculado charges against 22 people, among them former director Bernardo Meneses.
IDAAN suspended operations at the Cabra 2 plant after a pipe rupture, cutting water service to several communities in eastern Panama City. The outage underscores ongoing pressure on Panama’s water infrastructure.
Panama City Hall has announced a weekend agenda featuring cultural, gastronomic, artistic and recreational activities for the public. The program aims to bring residents and visitors into the capital’s community spaces.
Panama’s labor minister proposed an interagency forum to address the situation of motorbike delivery workers. The comments highlight the limits of the ministry’s authority over digital platforms and the growing debate over platform-based labor.
Shirley Anais Castillo Aparicio, a 30-year-old mother and actress, has joined the Miss Universe Panama 2026 competition as Miss Universe Riviera del Canal. Her candidacy highlights the pageant’s more inclusive rules and Panama’s evolving beauty contest landscape.
Panama’s Labor Ministry said it does not directly regulate digital platforms and only oversees labor relations between companies and workers. The comments came amid attention on foreign workers at the Fourth Bridge and labor questions involving Pedidos Ya.
A live-stream notice directs viewers to TVMAX for coverage of the South American Youth Games Panama 2026. The event places Panama at the center of a major regional youth sports competition.
IFARHU has begun accepting documents for the 2026 General Scholarship Competition, with requirements that vary by academic level. The process is a key step for students seeking educational support in Panama.
Panama extradited an Iranian citizen to the United States in a case involving the alleged illegal export of sensitive U.S. technology. The move comes amid heightened global tension over shipping, security and the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Southern Command delivered eyeglasses to support Panama’s children’s vision care program, helping expand access to corrective eyewear. The donation highlights ongoing cooperation on health and community initiatives.
Residents of Ocú in Herrera province have gone more than 12 days without potable water, deepening frustration in the community. The prolonged outage has also sparked complaints over the lack of information about the problem.