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Deputies will not attend a cleanup day at the Tocumen CAI because the event overlaps with a National Assembly session. The planned activity remains part of a broader effort involving Senniaf and public facility maintenance.
Panama beat South Africa 2-1 in a 2026 friendly, with Yoel Bárcenas delivering a standout performance. The result gives Panama an encouraging boost as it continues international preparations.
Bocas del Toro confirmed Panama’s first bovine rabies case of 2026, prompting renewed calls for livestock vaccination. Authorities urged producers to protect all susceptible animals.
A Chiriquí judge replaced preventive detention with house arrest for David representative Jorge Eduardo Montenegro Vallarino in a peculado case tied to alleged misuse of decentralization funds. Prosecutors say the alleged damage reaches $4.4 million in the 2019-2024 period.
Panamanian filmmaker and NASA live broadcast producer Daniel Lauchú is taking part in the Artemis II Moon mission launch. His involvement highlights Panama’s presence in a major international space effort.
Social Development Minister Beatriz Carles appeared before Panama’s National Assembly and outlined the country’s shelter network. She said the system has 48 centers divided into nutrition, school-season, and protection shelters.
Gustavo Pérez, a convicted former National Security Council director in Panama’s wiretapping case, appeared on a Senniaf visit as a security adviser. The visit followed a recent escape of adolescents from the Tocumen shelter.
Panama’s Social Security Fund is urging insured workers to review their records before the August 18, 2026 deadline to choose a pension subsystem. A live session will help explain how the decision could affect retirement income.
Panama’s National Lottery held its Wednesday drawing on April 1, 2026, drawing attention from players across the country. The midweek lottery remains a familiar and widely followed routine in Panama.
Panamanian Daniel Lauchú will carry the national flag during NASA’s Artemis II launch broadcast, giving Panama a visible role in the historic mission. The appearance adds a strong symbol of national pride to one of space exploration’s biggest milestones.
Panama’s ATTT fired an employee after a video showed conduct the agency called unacceptable. The institution said it rejects such behavior and remains committed to transparency.
The ATTT dismissed an official after he was caught drinking a beer inside a state-owned vehicle. The agency said it rejects such conduct and remains committed to transparency.
Several people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the Pan-American Highway in Natá, Coclé. The collision disrupted traffic on one of Panama’s busiest routes.
A four-vehicle collision on the Pan-American Highway in Natá left several people injured and affected traffic on a key national route. The crash highlights the ongoing safety risks on one of Panama’s busiest roads.
Minister Beatriz Carles de Arango appeared before the National Assembly to answer at least 42 questions about Panama’s child protection system. The hearing follows concerns raised over alleged irregularities at a Tocumen shelter run by Senniaf.
Panama’s jubilados and pensionados can access discounts on selected services and purchases under consumer protection rules outlined by ACODECO. The benefits are aimed at helping older adults reduce everyday costs.
Panama will activate lane reversals on major routes starting April 2 to handle holiday travel for Semana Santa. Authorities expect more than 100,000 vehicles to head to the interior and are deploying traffic units nationwide.
Panama’s tourism industry is posting stronger hotel occupancy and higher spending, with officials projecting $6.5 billion in visitor spending by 2025. Growth has been driven by airline partnerships, targeted marketing and the Panamá Stopover program.
Two women in Panama were sentenced to 232 months in prison after trying to bring drugs and weapons into La Joyita prison. The case highlights ongoing concerns over contraband and security inside the country’s detention centers.
Fuel prices in Panama rise on Friday, April 3, bringing a new adjustment to gasoline and diesel costs nationwide. The change is expected to affect drivers, transport operators, and businesses.