Category: News

The Institute of Agricultural Marketing will hold agro-fairs across Panama on April 13 and 14. The events aim to bring farm products closer to consumers in multiple locations.

Rice producers in Chiriquí are warning that worsening climate conditions could reduce harvests and push rice prices up. The concern matters because rice is a staple across Panama and a key part of household spending.

Environment officials have intensified surveillance and training in Parque Nacional Héctor Gallego in Veraguas to stop iguana egg extraction and protect wildlife. The effort combines patrols and outreach to strengthen conservation in the protected area.

Panama will lead a diplomatic effort at the United Nations to present a Universal Declaration of the Rights of Nature. The initiative highlights the country’s push to place environmental protection at the center of global debate.

A taxi driver was killed in Nuevo Vigía, Colón, after several individuals stopped his vehicle and shot him multiple times. The killing adds to security concerns in one of Panama’s most violence-affected provinces.

The National Assembly has closed nominations for a new Electoral Tribunal magistrate, drawing 27 candidates from government, legal and institutional circles. The race is moving quickly as lawmakers face a tight deadline and clear political stakes.

Panama’s first 2026 shrimp fishing season has opened after the annual closed period ended. The season will continue until midyear under ARAP oversight.

Seven people were injured in a bus and truck crash in Chepo and were rushed to Hospital Irma de Lourdes Tzanetatos after extraction work at the scene. The accident highlights ongoing road safety concerns along Panama’s busy eastern routes.

IFARHU is preparing to open document reception for the 2026 General Scholarship Contest for primary and secondary students in Panama. The program is expected to draw strong interest from families seeking education support.

Roberto Motta Alvarado, a prominent Panamanian business figure recognized for his contribution to economic development, has died. His legacy was tied to Panama’s private sector and its role in national growth.

Panama and Costa Rica reinforced their shared border security strategy with new surveillance tools, patrol vehicles and joint operations at Paso Canoas. The two governments say closer coordination will help combat narcotrafficking, trafficking and smuggling.

Panama’s Environment Ministry shut down a Marbella construction project after finding an illegal discharge into the Matasnillo River. Officials also ordered cleanup, removal of contaminants, and a sanction process.

Colón and Bocas del Toro open their Mayor Baseball 2026 semifinal series on Sunday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m. Fans can watch live on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ’s YouTube channel.

Panama’s National Lottery will hold its Sunday drawing on April 12, 2026, with results available online and on television. The weekly draw remains a familiar fixture for players across the country.

Roberto Motta Alvarado, a Panamanian businessman and civic figure linked to major companies and institutions, died on April 11 at age 86. His funeral is scheduled for Monday at the Parroquia de San Lucas.

The Villa Zaita interchange has opened to improve connections between Panama City’s metro and MiBus services. The bus routes involved will keep their established stop at Villa Zaita station.

Police dismantled a clandestine bunker in La Chorrera and seized weapons and drugs, with detainees and evidence turned over to authorities. The operation highlights ongoing efforts against crime in Panama Oeste.

Ángela Russo has been elected to lead Panama’s Defensoría del Pueblo, an office with a $7.2 million budget and 254 employees. Her arrival revives debate over the institution’s cost, effectiveness, and role in protecting citizens’ rights.

Heavy rain exposed a large buildup of trash at the mouth of the Matías Hernández River, underscoring Panama City’s ongoing waste and drainage problems. The debris showed how litter from urban areas can end up in waterways after storms.

Police in Vacamonte, West Panama, seized 5,330 rounds of high-caliber ammunition, five grenades and other accessories during a coordinated search with prosecutors. The find highlights ongoing efforts to remove weapons and explosives from circulation.