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IFARHU says the first PASE-U 2026 payment is tentatively set for late June as enrollment validation continues and a new digital card system is prepared. The program’s payment amounts remain unchanged.
The Panama Canal saves ships time by connecting the Atlantic and Pacific through Panama. Transit time varies by vessel size, traffic, and lock operations.
Archaeologists at El Caño in central Panama have uncovered a 1,200-year-old elite tomb with gold artifacts and burial practices never before documented in Central America. The find adds new evidence about status, ritual, and social complexity in ancient Panama.
Panama City’s 2026 investment budget kept its total value unchanged but redirected millions away from Calle 50, sidewalks and other works. The city is now prioritizing cleaning, maintenance and a bigger budget for the Tocumen market.
Panama’s comptroller is facing mounting institutional backlash after a clash with lawmakers escalated into salary suspensions, legal action, and political tension. The dispute has raised broader concerns about oversight, autonomy, and the limits of public power.
Plaza Amador and UMECIT begin their LPF Clausura 2026 semifinal series this Sunday, with the reigning champions facing one of the league’s hottest teams. The first leg kicks off at Estadio Agustín Muquita Sánchez.
Panama’s Constitution includes a formal process for adopting a new charter through a parallel constituent assembly. The mechanism requires a referendum and is designed to preserve state continuity while a new constitution is drafted.
Panama still lacks official lupus figures and a national patient registry, while doctors warn that patients in the interior face major barriers to treatment. Specialists say the disease is often misunderstood, costly to diagnose and difficult to manage without coordinated care.
Condado del Rey residents are warning that traffic, water, drainage, and power problems could worsen if the Vista Azul project moves ahead. Local authorities are now asking for a closer review of access and infrastructure plans.
Gabriel Silva says Vamos will remain active in Panama politics and may eventually decide whether to become a party. He warned that traditional parties are trying to weaken independents as electoral reform talks continue.
Panama Canal revenues have risen by up to 15% as conflict and instability in the Red Sea push more shipping toward the Atlantic-Pacific route. The increase highlights the canal’s strategic role in global trade and Panama’s economy.
Panama’s water crisis is no longer just about dry taps and low pressure. Chronic leaks, weak oversight, and poor planning have turned abundance into shortage for many households.
The Panama Canal has benefited from shipping disruption tied to Middle East conflict, with revenues rising by as much as 15%. The boost reflects global carriers rerouting trade through Panama to avoid higher-risk passages.
A gold-filled tomb in Panama is giving archaeologists new clues about a lost civilization that vanished around 1,000 years ago. The burial could help reconstruct a society known only through its material remains.
Panama’s SNAC filing deadline rules continue to draw scrutiny after a 2023 change removed one disputed phrase but left questions about how to count the five-day term. The Tax Procedure Code is now being cited as the clearest guide for taxpayers under extension.
Panama’s water crisis is drawing renewed attention to the cost of emergency trucking, aging infrastructure, and the political interests tied to scarcity. The debate is increasingly centered on transparency, long-term investment, and safe water access.
Panama will host the OAS General Assembly in June, bringing regional leaders together for a major debate on democracy, human rights, and civil society participation. The gathering also renews attention on Panama’s own record and commitments within the inter-American system.
Panama’s Health Ministry has increased measles surveillance in Bocas del Toro after a 21-year-old Dutch traveler entered the area through the Costa Rica border. Officials are investigating possible contacts in Guabito to limit any further spread.
The next rector of the University of Panama will face three major tests: defending the budget, boosting research, and streamlining bureaucracy. Those challenges will shape the university’s role in Panama’s public life.
Two Panamanians were detained in Chiriquí after allegedly transporting irregular migrants. The migrants were transferred for administrative processing and status verification.