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Panama’s education leaders are pushing for a reform model that can outlast political cycles, with teacher training, evaluation and governance at the center of the debate. The discussions also highlighted deep learning gaps and the need for a modern legal framework.
The United States has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes, reviving a major Cuba-U.S. flashpoint. The case remains significant for regional politics and the Cuban exile community.
Panama has tightened Ebola surveillance at airports and border crossings while health authorities coordinate with regional and international partners. No Ebola cases have been reported in the country.
UNACHI staff and students marched in Chiriquí demanding Rector Etelvina Medianero de Bonagas step down amid payroll, debt and budget concerns. The dispute has put Panama’s university oversight and public spending under fresh scrutiny.
Panama’s farmers are beginning to feel the strain of declining rainfall as authorities warn of El Niño conditions that could affect crops and food production. Producers are watching for a deeper dry spell that could pressure yields and livestock operations.
Education experts warned that Panama’s school system is still marked by inequality, dropout rates and a growing disconnect with the labor market. They called for stronger teacher training, technical education and earlier support for children.
Marco Rubio’s call for a “new relationship” with Cuba comes on May 20, a date central to Cuban history. The statement adds fresh attention to the long-running debate over U.S.-Cuba policy and its regional impact.
A call is growing for Panama to move ahead with the long-delayed new Faculty of Medicine at Ciudad de la Salud. The project has become a symbol of the country’s struggle to expand doctor training and respond to health worker shortages.
A partial closure is underway at the Via Brasil roundabout in Panama City as the Ministry of Public Works carries out drainage work. Drivers should expect slower traffic and possible detours in one of the capital’s busiest corridors.
Venezuela has begun freeing political prisoners after a promise of 300 releases, with Foro Penal confirming at least 25 cases so far. The move comes amid renewed pressure over detention conditions and a death in state custody.
The United States has imposed sanctions on alleged Sinaloa cartel figures and related companies, targeting the financial side of the criminal network. The move underscores how anti-cartel efforts increasingly focus on money laundering and business fronts.
Perico Island’s cruise port has become another example of Panama’s difficult balance between foreign investment, anti-corruption action, and control of strategic infrastructure. The dispute sits alongside seizures of canal ports and ongoing liquidation cases involving major public contracts.
Police director Jaime Fernández said the attacker in the case involving fiscal Ossa is not part of Panama’s public security forces. He also outlined a broader security strategy centered on domestic violence, microtrafficking and anti-gang operations.
Southampton have been expelled from the Championship playoffs after admitting to unauthorized filming of another club’s training session. Middlesbrough will now face Hull City at Wembley for promotion to the Premier League.
The Ministry of Health is warning Panamanians to take heat precautions as high temperatures raise the risk of dehydration and heatstroke. Officials urge people to avoid midday sun, hydrate constantly and protect children and babies.
Google unveiled a new “era of agents” at I/O 2026, introducing faster Gemini models, cloud-based assistants and AI tools for Search, Docs and YouTube. The push signals a major shift toward AI that not only answers questions but completes tasks.
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake in Peru’s Ica region injured at least 27 people and caused damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. The event highlights the ongoing seismic risk across the Pacific coast of South America.
Bolivia has ordered Colombia’s ambassador to end her mission after President Gustavo Petro called the country’s unrest a “popular insurrection.” The move sharpens regional tensions but stops short of breaking diplomatic relations.
Mango founder Isak Andic’s death in a Montserrat hiking accident has turned into a homicide investigation, with his son Jonathan now under judicial scrutiny. The case has put one of Spain’s most influential retail families and its succession fight back in the spotlight.
A Panama transshipment group will deploy BigBear.ai’s cargo security platform, highlighting the country’s push to modernize trade screening and logistics operations. The move could improve cargo visibility in one of Central America’s key shipping hubs.