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Star Princess crossed the Panama Canal, underscoring the route’s lasting appeal for cruise travelers and Panama’s role in global maritime travel. The passage highlights the canal’s importance as both a trade artery and a tourism draw.
Panama earned two bronze medals at the IV South American Youth Games, with Cerrud and Antadillas reaching the podium on home soil. The event is being broadcast through TVMAX, TVN Pass and TVMAX PANAMÁ on YouTube.
Meduca’s massive laptop and digital licensing tender has narrowed to two admitted bidders, +Móvil and GBM de Panamá. The $273 million process is unfolding amid debate over whether large technology purchases improve learning outcomes.
President José Raúl Mulino publicly backed Comptroller Anel Flores while urging him and Attorney General Luis Carlos Gómez Rudy to settle their dispute. The clash centers on a confrontation at the anti-corruption prosecutor’s office linked to the investigation of former Vice President José Gabriel Carrizo.
Barroso’s selection as magistrate of the Electoral Tribunal has exposed new alliances in the National Assembly, where votes crossed party lines during key appointments. The Ombudsman’s Office and pending trials involving former security agents are also drawing political scrutiny.
Panama’s women’s national team faces Cuba in a decisive qualifier with first place and the only Concacaf W Championship berth on the line. The team enters with three straight wins and confidence built on a strong group campaign.
Panama’s Bridge of the Americas showed no critical structural damage after the April 6 fire near the span, but engineers are urging immediate action on maintenance recommendations. The Ministry of Public Works will install sensors at 28 points as part of a broader monitoring plan.
A confrontation involving Panama’s comptroller and an anti-corruption prosecutor’s office has escalated into a broader test of institutional authority. The episode has sparked debate over accountability, rule of law, and the government’s response.
Panama has promulgated the ENSA-AAUD contract to collect the sanitation fee in San Miguelito. Residents, however, say garbage collection problems persist.
Panama will not import rice for now, with President José Raúl Mulino citing sufficient national inventory. Producers are meanwhile asking for government help as fertilizer costs rise.
Expo Vivienda Capac 2026 opened at the Panama Convention Center with more than 300 housing projects on display. The event highlights ongoing activity in Panama’s residential real estate market.
Panama’s Ministry of Labor intervened after workers on the Fourth Bridge over the Panama Canal raised demands that nearly halted the project. Public Works Minister José Luis Andrade said the move prevented a work stoppage.
Ethical concerns inside Panama’s education system are centered on weak enforcement, workplace disrespect, and tolerance for damaging practices. The call is for stronger accountability, clearer protections and consistent standards.
Panama is preparing for a possible El Niño in 2026, raising fresh concerns over drought, water supplies and Canal operations. Forecasts point to a higher chance of the climate pattern emerging in the second half of the year.
The Panama Canal Authority defended a $4 million auction payment for faster transit, saying it reflected the canal’s set rate as traffic rises. The response comes amid renewed focus on how ships secure priority passage through the waterway.
A traffic disruption near the Bridge of the Americas exposed how Panamá Oeste’s rapid housing growth has outpaced the urban systems needed to support it. The debate now centers on transport, planning, and whether the region can evolve from a dormitory area into a true city.
Panama’s March for Science marks 10 years with a call for stronger funding and a bigger role for research in solving the country’s climate and water challenges. Organizers say science, not just the Panama Canal, should be treated as a pillar of national development.
A social worker and a lawyer were found not guilty after a two-week trial over alleged irregularities at a shelter in Panama Este. The case had been under scrutiny since complaints were raised in 2020.
Global energy shocks are raising inflation concerns in Panama just as the country faces mounting debt pressure. The combination could leave households and policymakers with less room to absorb higher costs.
Transport service from Albrook to Panamá Oeste was restored after a brief stoppage Thursday afternoon that affected hundreds of passengers. The route is one of the capital region’s most important commuter connections.