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Around 200 teachers and other education workers have resigned after Panama’s Education Ministry filed criminal complaints over fake university diplomas. The case has raised concerns about hiring integrity and staffing in the public school system.
Panama has won an arbitration dispute over bonds at ICSID, a result that may bolster investor confidence and the country’s legal standing in global markets.
Panama’s health ministry is monitoring hantavirus after 14 accumulated cases were confirmed in 2026. Officials are urging residents to avoid rodent exposure and follow cleaning precautions.
Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi visited Gonzalillo and Nueva Libia and pledged a new pedestrian bridge after residents raised safety concerns. The project responds to a community request that has been pending for more than 30 years.
Cold-box bus operators in Panamá Oeste suspended service until midday to demand a higher fuel subsidy and passage over the Bridge of the Americas. The protest disrupted commuters in one of Panama’s busiest transport corridors.
A surprise transport operation in Colón removed several buses and taxis from circulation after officials found irregularities. Some vehicles were also towed away.
Panama’s Agency for Government Innovation says cargo transporters must update their information to avoid losing access to the fuel subsidy. The warning comes after electronic notices were already sent to users.
President José Raúl Mulino says tensions with China are easing, but Panamanian-flagged vessel detentions remain heavily concentrated in Chinese ports. The latest figures show China accounted for nearly 79% of detentions through May 7.
Panama has logged a third straight year of declining births, signaling a notable demographic shift. The trend could affect schools, healthcare, and long-term workforce planning.
A 25-year-old man was arrested in Chiriquí during Operation Coraza over an alleged abuse case involving his brother. The arrest was carried out in a joint operation by the National Police and the Public Ministry.
President José Raúl Mulino will travel to Costa Rica for Laura Fernández’s inauguration and meet with Spain’s King during the visit. The trip highlights Panama’s diplomatic ties with its Central American neighbors and Europe.
Unachi rector Etelvina Medianero de Bonagas is facing intense scrutiny as the university struggles financially and her monthly state-linked income tops $17,000. The debate has reignited questions about salaries, accountability and political influence in Panama’s public universities.
Panama’s Education Ministry says it has uncovered a fake diploma network tied to school hiring, with more than 141 complaints filed and a nationwide audit underway. Officials say the case has triggered resignations and concerns about staffing gaps in schools.
Transport operators suspended routes to Panama Oeste over a fuel subsidy dispute, disrupting one of Panama’s busiest commuter corridors. They also warned of possible further stoppages.
Panama’s Ministry of Education has given primary students diagnostic tests in English and mathematics. The results will guide reinforcement measures and new strategies to improve learning.
The estimated cost of Panama’s fourth bridge over the canal has increased to US$2.4 billion. The project remains a major infrastructure priority because of its importance for transport and connectivity.
Tickets are now on sale for Panama’s farewell match against the Dominican Republic at Rommel Fernández before the national team heads to the FIFA World Cup. The game gives fans one last chance to support the squad in Panama City.
A 17-year-old student was killed in the Nueva Providencia housing complexes in Colón, prompting renewed concern over violence in the province. Authorities have not announced arrests or identified a motive.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog ended his Panama visit as Israel continues efforts to preserve alliances abroad. The trip highlights Panama’s diplomatic weight in regional and global affairs.
The Ministry of Public Works announced temporary closures in Changuinola as repair and signage work gets underway at a major intersection. The maintenance is expected to improve road safety and traffic flow in the Bocas del Toro city.