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Panamanian authorities arrested two men in separate corruption probes involving alleged tax fraud against the DGI and peculation tied to Conades projects. The cases are part of broader investigations into public funds and unfinished sanitation works across several provinces.
Julio César Dely Valdés said Panama can surprise at the 2026 World Cup and compared La Roja’s potential to Costa Rica’s 2014 run. He also reflected on his Oviedo years, his goals against Real Madrid and his respect for Carlo Ancelotti.
Mayor Mayer Mizrachi raised concerns about employment prospects in Panama, prompting Finance Minister Felipe Chapman to emphasize economic optimism. The exchange highlights how jobs remain a major issue in the country’s broader economic debate.
Román Torres said Panama should aim to win a World Cup match or advance to the next round in 2026. He also predicted the national team could earn four points in the group stage.
Authorities have arrested a suspect linked to the killing of a merchant in Chitré, a March shooting that alarmed residents and business owners. The case has drawn attention because it struck a busy commercial area in Herrera province.
President José Raúl Mulino defended Panama’s state payroll and dismissed criticism over public-sector growth. He also addressed concerns about Unachi by pointing to the expected confirmation of its rector.
Panama’s National Library is celebrating May with documentary screenings, conversation events, and a literary exhibit on childhood in Panamanian literature. The program highlights the library’s role as a cultural and educational hub.
Panama City is expanding its tourism appeal with Casco Peatonal, Playita Las Garzas and a packed cultural calendar as visitor arrivals rise nationwide. The city is tying public-space upgrades to the country’s broader tourism boom.
The bidding process for Chitré’s new drinking water treatment plant has entered its final stage as authorities push to address the water crisis in Azuero. Officials say they are working quickly to complete contracting and move the project forward.
Panama customs in Chiriquí seized 130,000 World Cup stickers and albums that were being taken illegally toward Costa Rica. The operation underscores tighter border enforcement in one of Panama’s key transit provinces.
President José Raúl Mulino said Education Minister Lucy Molinar should address the possible resignation of UNACHI rector Etelvina de Bonagas. The comments put the university leadership issue under the Education Ministry’s spotlight.
Panama’s National Energy Secretariat has announced higher fuel prices nationwide, with gasoline 95, gasoline 91 and diesel all rising. The increase is linked to global oil market pressure driven by tensions in the Middle East.
President José Raúl Mulino held his weekly press conference from Guarumal, in Caimitillo, continuing his regular public briefings. The broadcast placed the presidential message in a rural area of Panama district.
Doctors in Panama are warning residents to take precautions against heatstroke and dermatitis as El Niño drives up temperatures. The advice focuses on hydration, shade, and early recognition of heat-related symptoms.
Panama City Hall is keeping its temporary salvoconducto active for vehicles with expired plates and stickers while registration delivery normalizes. Mayor Mayer Mizrachi outlined how drivers can request the permit.
Panama’s Public Works Ministry is evaluating a bypass in Puerto Armuelles that could cut travel time to David by about 40 minutes. The road would also improve access to the new pier and support regional logistics.
A man accused in the killing of a punk singer has been arrested in Panama after more than 30 years as a fugitive. The case now moves into a new legal phase after decades on the run.
Panama’s women’s national team will play two June friendlies against Jamaica at the Rommel Fernández stadium as it prepares for the road to the 2027 Women’s World Cup. The matches come after Panama’s strong run in Concacaf qualifying.
Panama City is advancing road, water and safety projects across several corregimientos, including new piping in Ernesto Córdoba Campos and a bridge in Las Malvinas. The works are aimed at improving daily life for thousands of residents.
Lucy Molinar described the crisis at UNACHI as “unsustainable,” drawing attention to growing concern around the university. The comments come as rumors surrounding Etelvina de Bonagas intensify scrutiny of the institution.