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Meduca will ease school and administrative schedules on April 7 after the Las Américas Bridge closure disrupted travel between Panama Oeste and Panama City. The decision comes after a major fire in La Boca prompted traffic restrictions on a key national route.
A family in Chiriquí is seeking help to find housing and pay for treatment for 9-year-old Milagros, who has become paraplegic and can no longer continue her normal school routine. Her case has placed the family under severe strain.
Panamanian authorities are urging telework and flexible schedules this Tuesday as the closure of the Bridge of the Americas is expected to disrupt commuting. The recommendation targets workers traveling between Panama City and Panama Oeste.
Panama’s Education Ministry and universities adjusted schedules after disruptions affecting the Bridge of the Americas. UMIP moved classes online until Friday while schools were told to safeguard continuity and safety.
Mitradel urged employers in Panama to use telework and flexible schedules after a fire under the Bridge of the Americas disrupted commuting between the capital and Panama Oeste. President José Raúl Mulino also warned that April 7 would be a difficult day for workers affected by the closures.
Panamanian authorities are investigating a tanker explosion and fire on the Bridge of the Americas that killed one person and injured four others. Two of the injured suffered second-degree burns.
A fire near the Panama Canal left one person dead and several others injured, drawing attention to safety in a critical economic zone. The blaze occurred close to one of Panama’s most important trade routes.
A fire beneath a bridge on the Panama Canal left one person dead and two others injured. The incident highlights safety concerns around one of Panama’s most important infrastructure corridors.
Panama’s Maritime Authority suspended POTSA’s concession after a fire under the Bridge of the Americas killed one person, injured two, and shut down the Balboa terminal. Operations will remain halted while prosecutors investigate the incident.
Panama prosecutors have opened an investigation into the tanker explosion near the Bridge of the Americas that killed one person and injured two firefighters. The fire was extinguished after hours of work, and traffic on the bridge was suspended until Tuesday afternoon.
A fuel truck exploded near a bridge crossing the Panama Canal, killing one person and injuring two others. The incident raised fresh safety concerns around one of Panama’s most important transport corridors.
The National Assembly unanimously ratified Isidro Carbonell as director of Panama’s National Lottery. The vote gives him formal backing to lead one of the country’s most visible public institutions.
The Bridge of the Americas in Panama was closed after a major explosion, disrupting traffic at a critical crossing near the Panama Canal. The shutdown affects a key route linking Panama City’s east and west sides.
Panama authorities are reversing lanes on Centenario Road to manage traffic after the Bridge of the Americas closed in both directions. The temporary plan aims to keep movement flowing between Panama City and Panama Oeste.
The Panama Maritime Authority suspended a port concession after a fire incident near the Bridge of the Americas and halted operations at the facility. Officials stressed a zero-tolerance stance on safety in port environments.
The USS Nimitz’s stop in Panama Bay became a flashpoint over diplomacy, sovereignty and Panama’s ties to Washington. The visit drew official support, sharp criticism and an intense public reaction in the capital.
Panama City will use treated water to irrigate municipal gardens and handle other maintenance work. The move supports more efficient water use and public space upkeep in the capital.
Panama closed the Bridge of the Americas after a tanker fire and launched a technical inspection to check for heat damage. Engineers will examine the structure Tuesday and deliver results later in the day.
An explosion and fire near the Panama Canal entrance have raised concerns about safety and maritime disruption at one of the world’s most important trade routes. Shipping operators are watching the situation closely as the canal’s strategic role puts any nearby incident under immediate scrutiny.
The Bridge of the Americas was temporarily closed after a tanker truck fire in La Boca prompted a safety inspection. Authorities will reopen the crossing only after confirming the structure is safe.