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IFARHU has explained how students who receive both PASE-U and a competitive scholarship should handle their records to avoid payment delays. The guidance focuses on unifying data and keeping beneficiary information up to date.
Portobelo is preparing for the 7th Pollera Congo Festival, launched by Panama’s Ministry of Culture to celebrate Afro-descendant heritage and local identity. The event highlights both the cultural value and economic potential of this tradition.
President José Raúl Mulino used his weekly press conference to address tensions between Panama’s comptroller general and attorney general, stressing their constitutional roles. He said both offices are important to the country and to public accountability.
The Mendoza water treatment plant is operating at 75% capacity after an incident affecting its raw water intake. The Panama Canal Authority is managing the facility while keeping service active.
Delivery riders in Panama have extended a 72-hour work stoppage over alleged pay cuts tied to a new performance-based system. The group is calling on the Ministry of Labor to mediate the dispute.
A two-day career fair in Panama City is bringing together universities, technical institutes and vocational guidance activities to help young people choose what to study. The event responds to concerns about unemployment and shifting job trends.
Junior archers have moved into the knockout rounds after the ranking stage at the South American Youth Games in Panama. The results now set up elimination matches as the competition intensifies.
The National Assembly committee finished interviewing candidates for Panama’s Electoral Tribunal and sent the list to the plenary for review. Two applicants withdrew and one was excluded for failing to meet requirements.
The Ministry of Public Works says a full repair of the Puente de las Américas roadway slab would only be possible once the fourth bridge opens, with completion expected in 2028. The plan links one of Panama’s most important crossings to the country’s next major infrastructure project.
FOX Latin America has expanded the FOX channel into Central America, including Panama, with programming that features the Panamanian Football League. The launch adds another international media option for Panamanian viewers.
Panama’s national bird, the Harpy Eagle, is tied to the Darien rainforest, where forest conservation remains vital to protecting its habitat. The species has become a symbol of the country’s broader environmental priorities.
A judge ordered provisional detention for two men accused in the killing of Second Sergeant Albis Espinoza in El Chorrillos. The case highlights ongoing concerns over violence against Panama’s security forces.
IFARHU’s socioeconomic affidavit remains a key document for students seeking support in the General Scholarship Competition 2026. The form helps establish financial need in Panama’s scholarship selection process.
A merchant has been detained in a peculation case linked to the alleged diversion of IFARHU scholarship funds. The case adds to growing scrutiny over how Panama’s education aid programs are managed.
An analysis links pressure around the Panama Canal to a broader strategy aimed at controlling strategic maritime chokepoints. The discussion places Panama alongside the Strait of Hormuz as a key point in global trade leverage.
Panama police arrested a Honduran man at Tocumen Airport who was wanted in the United States for alleged conspiracy and international drug trafficking. Authorities say he was linked to a transnational cocaine network moving shipments from South America toward North America.
Panama is forecast to have mostly stable weather, with isolated rain in the west and favorable maritime conditions on both coasts. Waves are expected to stay near 1.50 meters, with brief increases possible in central areas.
FOX Latin America has launched The FOX Channel in Panama and across Central America, with football coverage forming a key part of the rollout. The move adds another sports and entertainment option for viewers in the region.
Panama’s national bird, the harpy eagle, depends on Darién’s intact rainforest, where nesting density remains highest in Central America. Conservation efforts now combine protected land, local monitoring, and ecotourism to help secure the species’ future.
Panamá Oeste beat Chiriquí 2-1 in 10 innings at Estadio Mariano Rivera to stay alive in the 2026 semifinal series. The Vaqueros won on a bases-loaded walk after both teams leaned on strong pitching and late-inning pressure.