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A 51-year-old man was detained in Bocas del Toro over a suspected sexual abuse case involving a 13-year-old girl who became pregnant. Senafront carried out the arrest as authorities handle the case through Panama’s justice system.
Afropanameñidad should move beyond folklore and become a platform for rights, anti-racist policy, and meaningful inclusion of Afro-Panamanians. The call is for schools and public institutions to confront structural discrimination, not just celebrate heritage.
A commentary on Black identity in Panama calls for a fuller view of Afro-Panamanian history that includes achievement, mobility, and political influence, not only discrimination. It argues that empowerment already exists and should be more widely recognized.
Vamos lawmakers went back to Panama’s Comptroller General seeking information on unpaid leave assigned to their staff, but they did not receive an answer. The request highlights ongoing concerns about transparency and oversight in public administration.
A 35-year-old man drowned in Costa Abajo de Colón after a boat was hit by a strong wave. The tragedy highlights the dangers of small-vessel travel along Panama’s Caribbean coast.
Panamanian authorities seized 1,320 drug packets in eastern Chiriquí and arrested four Panamanians in a joint police and prosecutor operation. Officers also confiscated an illegal firearm, ammunition, and magazines.
Panama’s water crisis is more than an infrastructure issue: it affects urban growth, public spaces and daily life. The country’s abundant rainfall contrasts with persistent access and management problems.
Panama’s foreign minister has denounced China’s crackdown on Panama-flagged ships, warning that a court ruling should not be used to pressure the country’s merchant fleet. Deputies have been urged to press Beijing for answers as detentions rise.
Panama’s National Assembly has approved a bill that would weaken protections for coral reefs and seagrass beds, sending the measure to President José Raúl Mulino. The reform has sparked concern over its impact on coastal ecosystems and marine biodiversity.
Café Presidente in Casco Antiguo is part of Panama’s Libertad reintegration program and is currently run by 11 people deprived of liberty. The project highlights a government effort to pair rehabilitation with real work experience.
Veracruz has the beach, location, and tourism potential to grow, but residents say the expected development has not yet materialized. The community remains in a holding pattern as promises of progress are still pending.
More than 1,500 fans filled the Kartódromo de Panamá for rounds 5 and 6 of IAME SERIES PANAMÁ, where over 15 international drivers raised the level of competition. The weekend delivered close races and strong finishes across several karting categories.
Panama won a CIADI arbitration against Banesco after the tribunal dismissed a $13.5 million claim and ordered the bank to pay $900,000 in costs. The ruling bolsters Panama’s position on investment disputes and legal stability.
Panama’s CSS is expanding robotic surgery in provincial hospitals with new equipment that will bring its total number of operating systems to five. The institution has already performed more than 500 robotic surgeries.
The Electoral Tribunal and MEDCOM have signed an agreement to support the new season of Debate Z on ECO TV. The program is aimed at high school students and promotes civic discussion.
Infanta Doña Elena de Borbón y Grecia visited child-focused programs at Parque Omar in Panama City that combine road safety education and sports. The initiatives aim to promote prevention, inclusion, and integral development for children and adolescents in Panama.
Authorities in Coclé are warning citrus producers to watch for signs of a bacterial threat, especially yellowing leaves, and report symptoms quickly to MIDA. The alert aims to protect orchards and limit spread across Panama’s farm sector.
Authorities in Darién rescued a white-faced capuchin monkey and a toucan from homes in Zapallal and Arimae. The protected animals are now being evaluated for possible return to the wild.
The University of Panama has set the ballot order for its rector election, which will be decided under a weighted voting system. Faculty hold 60% of the vote, students 30%, and administrative staff 10%.
Panama won an international arbitration case after the tribunal found it did not violate treaty obligations. The ruling also ordered a $900,000 payment.