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Officials visited Merca Panamá to verify cargo transporters’ registration on Panama Conecta for the fuel subsidy. Drivers say the aid helps, but it does not fully cover their costs.
Panama’s under-17 men’s flag football team opened the South American Games with back-to-back blowout wins over Brazil and Uruguay. Quarterback Carlos Moses led the charge as Panama surged to a 2-0 start.
Users and transport workers in Colón are demanding a stronger police presence at the city’s transport terminal after repeated robberies raised safety fears. The calls focus on restoring security in a key public transit area.
The Chitré polyclinic will suspend service this Saturday for preventive maintenance before reopening Monday, April 20, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The brief closure affects routine patient care in Herrera province.
The Office of the First Lady and Panama’s Health Ministry are promoting dental care for women in Panama Norte, with a focus on oral health, dignity and well-being. The effort highlights the importance of preventive care in public health outreach.
Panama City will host a busy weekend with folkloric dances, a gastronomic fair, a Parque Norte anniversary celebration and Sunday recreation events. The program spans Mis Pueblitos, Panama La Vieja, the Cinta Costera and Summit Botanical Garden.
Panama has issued Executive Decree 10 to regulate app-based select transport under a new category called “Taxi de Lujo.” The move gives digital ride-hailing passenger service an official place in the country’s transport system.
El Niño could increase pressure on the Panama Canal by straining the freshwater supply needed for its lock system. The risk highlights how climate patterns can affect one of Panama’s most important economic lifelines.
Panama signed an OECD agreement in Paris to strengthen transparency, attract investment, and align with international standards. The move supports the country’s effort to boost credibility and competitiveness.
Four armed, hooded suspects robbed the Municipal Treasury offices in Penonomé, overpowering employees and taking cash. The case has renewed concerns about security at public offices in Coclé.
Panama’s Social Security Fund has introduced the EMSella chair as a noninvasive treatment option for urinary incontinence. The technology is designed to help patients without surgery or recovery time.
The PRD is seeking 60 votes to put the possible swearing-in of Carrizo and Cortizo on the Parlacen agenda Tuesday. The effort could become a notable test of support inside the regional body.
Investor and commentator Peter Schiff has said he is considering Panama residency, adding his name to the list of prominent foreign figures eyeing the country. The interest highlights Panama’s appeal as a regional hub for finance and relocation.
President José Raúl Mulino is preparing legal changes to Panama’s tax code as the country seeks removal from the European Union’s list of non-cooperative jurisdictions. Any legislative progress may help, but delisting is not guaranteed by the October 2026 evaluation date.
Panama has expanded its fuel subsidy to cover food transporters and artisanal fishermen through Panamá Conecta. The program now supports more than 1,000 registered food carriers and about 3,600 licensed small-scale fishing boats.
US crude shipments through the Panama Canal have reached a four-year high as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz push shippers to reroute cargo. The surge underscores the canal’s strategic role in global energy trade and Panama’s importance as a transit hub.
U.S. oil shipments through the Panama Canal are nearing a four-year high, underscoring the waterway’s importance to global energy trade and Panama’s economy. The trend highlights the canal’s strategic role in linking Atlantic and Pacific markets.
Panama has formalized luxury taxis booked through apps, with the ATTT framing the move as a step toward modernization, legal certainty, and safer competition. The regulation reshapes the country’s selective transport sector and its relationship with traditional taxis.
Parents in Veraguas say students at Alto Tebario School are suffering allergy symptoms because of guano on campus. The complaint raises renewed concerns about school hygiene and student health.
Panama has reactivated its fuel subsidy for freight transport and artisanal fishing. Some operators are reporting confusion and platform problems as the program gets underway.