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Mayor Stefany Peñalba of Arraiján has been reported to Panama’s Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office over alleged use of public funds to promote her image on municipal buses. The case raises new questions about transparency and the use of municipal resources.
A NASA Gulfstream C-20A arrived in Panama for an airborne science mission focused on tropical biodiversity, environmental monitoring, and STEM outreach. The project runs through May 9 with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.
Senniaf is reviewing the Arraiján Mayor’s Office over the use of images of adolescents on school buses. The case could lead to further actions after the official record is completed.
A complaint has reached Panama’s Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office over the alleged use of municipal resources to promote Alcaldesa Stefany Peñalba during an electoral ban. The case raises questions about public asset use and campaign rules.
Panama’s Law 473 requires businesses to display prices with ITBMS included, making the final amount clearer for shoppers. The change aims to improve transparency at checkout and in advertising.
Panama firefighters reported 275 rain-related emergencies and confirmed one death as wet conditions continued to affect the country. The agency also said fire emergencies have declined during the same period.
Retirees and pensioners in Panama will be able to collect their May 5 payments at CSS-authorized centers and administrative offices. The schedule is part of the monthly pension distribution system.
The Panamanian Football Federation has reacted to new suspicions of match-fixing as the LPF Clausura 2026 playoffs begin. Attention now centers on the Alianza FC vs. CAI match, scheduled for Tuesday night.
Panama’s National Assembly has begun extraordinary sessions to debate an executive bill reforming the Fiscal Code, with a June 5 deadline for final approval. The proposal focuses on income tax changes and economic substance rules for certain foreign-source income.
Panama will finish World Cup preparation with a June 6 friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina in St. Louis. The match comes after warm-ups against Brazil and the Dominican Republic and before Panama’s opener against Ghana.
The Panama Canal Authority is moving forward with tenders for a management company to oversee the Río Indio water project. The $1.6 billion reservoir aims to secure water for the Canal and much of Panama, but it faces local opposition over resettlement.
Panama will open its national pavilion at the Venice Biennale on May 9 with Hiperstición Tropical, an immersive exhibition centered on memory, sound and cultural identity. The project marks the country’s second straight appearance at the global art showcase.
A teenager was detained as the third suspect in a jewelry store robbery in Costa del Este after police carried out a road closure operation on the Corredor Sur. Officers located the suspect near El Hueco de Tocumen.
Panama will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in a friendly in St. Louis as part of its World Cup preparation. The match offers a key test against European opposition ahead of the tournament.
Panama is confronting rising tension with the United States over Chinese investment and claims of visa threats aimed at officials with company ties. The dispute follows a Supreme Court ruling and adds pressure to a sensitive diplomatic balance.
IDAAN’s water and sewage troubles are increasingly being framed as a governance problem, not just an infrastructure one. The crisis is affecting households across Panama through shortages, poor water quality, and repeated service failures.
The Panama Canal is preparing to tender the management contract for the Río Indio reservoir, a major water project designed to support both canal operations and Panama’s water supply. Construction could begin in 2028, with early road works already underway.
FEPAFUT reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on match-fixing after suspicions surfaced around the Alianza FC vs. Sporting San Miguelito match. The federation said it will work with authorities and continue reporting and training efforts across Panamanian football.
A complaint has been filed against Arraiján mayor Stefany Peñalba over alleged use of municipal buses to promote her image during an electoral ban. Electoral prosecutors had already inspected the vehicles after reports that they carried her name and photo.
Residents near Panama City Hall in San Felipe say weekend events in the municipal courtyard are bringing repeated late-night noise to Old Town. Panama’s complaint system offers several channels for reporting excessive sound, from the mayor’s office to the police.