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Ifarhu has made the socioeconomic sworn declaration mandatory for 2026 scholarship and economic aid applicants in Panama. The requirement applies to preselected students and must be completed online through the official portal.
Cargo transporters in Chiriquí protested in David to demand inclusion in Panama’s fuel subsidy plan, saying soaring diesel costs are crushing their operations. The sector warns that rising transport expenses could affect the country’s food supply.
Vegetation fires are surging across Panama, with the Bomberos reporting 2,359 cases through April 13, 2026, up from 1,629 in the same period last year. The increase is straining emergency response teams and raising safety concerns nationwide.
Metro de Panamá completed the first monorail test on Line 3, running the system from Patio y Talleres to Ciudad del Futuro. The milestone marks progress toward opening a major transit link for the western side of the metropolitan area.
Ciudad de la Salud’s obesity clinic is offering integrated treatment for severe cases in Panama, including patients with major mobility limitations. One case involved a 61-year-old man who lived isolated at home for 15 years because his weight exceeded 500 pounds.
IFARHU will continue requiring the socioeconomic declaration for scholarships and assistance programs in Panama. The form must be downloaded from the institution’s website and does not need outside validation.
More than 20,000 transport operators in Panama have been qualified for the fuel subsidy, according to the Land Transit and Transportation Authority. The measure remains an important support tool for the country’s transport sector.
Panama’s National Government has opened the official online platform for transport operators to register for the fuel subsidy. The move gives eligible drivers and transport groups a formal channel to apply for the support program.
Two people died and another was seriously injured after a head-on collision between dump trucks on the road to Playa Blanca in Coclé. Firefighters used hydraulic tools to free the victims from the wreckage.
MINSA held a health card fair at Albrook Terminal from 7:00 a.m. to help applicants obtain the white and green cards used in Panama. The event was organized at a major transport hub to improve access for workers and residents.
Panama’s 2026 International Book Fair will be held in August and will pay tribute to the Panama Canal. The event will highlight the Canal as a symbol of national vision, achievement, and identity.
Metro de Panamá completed the first test run of the Arraiján monorail this Monday, a major step in the project’s move toward operation. The line is expected to improve transit connections in Panama’s western metropolitan area.
ATTT says 20,000 transport operators have already registered for Panama’s fuel subsidy, which begins tomorrow. The program is expected to provide relief for a sector heavily affected by fuel costs.
Residents of Chucará in the Ngäbe Buglé comarca are facing losses after flooding damaged homes, animals, and agricultural production. The impact has placed added pressure on rural families that depend on farming and livestock.
Panama’s Cabinet was set to review a U.S. Army engineers’ report on the Bridge of the Americas, a key crossing over the Panama Canal. The discussion underscores the bridge’s importance to transport and national infrastructure planning.
IDAAN is addressing a fault at the El Trapichito water plant in La Chorrera after the facility dropped to 60% capacity, causing low pressure in high areas. The disruption is affecting residents in elevated sectors of the district.
Panama will present its new national team jersey ahead of the friendly against Brazil on Sunday, May 31. The match will air on TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ on YouTube.
Residents in Villa Cecilia de Pedregal are warning of sewage contamination that has brought mosquitoes, foul odors and reported skin problems in children. The neighborhood is urging attention to what has become a growing sanitation and health concern.
Heavy rains in Panama have left nearly 3,000 families affected, damaged infrastructure, and claimed the life of a teenager in Ngäbe Buglé. Authorities are delivering aid as flooding and landslides continue in Bocas del Toro and northern Veraguas.
IFARHU is urging scholarship beneficiaries to submit complete documents this Tuesday to keep their awards active. The reminder is part of the agency’s standard process for maintaining scholarship continuity.