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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.
IDAAN has restored operations at several water treatment plants in Panama Este, Chiriquí, and Bocas del Toro after service disruptions. The move helps normalize drinking water supply in affected communities.
Panama’s CEPANIM 2026 payment process will begin in June, with recipients required to present the correct certificates. No cash will be distributed under the program.
Panama’s National Assembly has approved a bill that would impose prison terms for blocking access to public roads, beaches, rivers and protected areas. The measure now awaits President José Raúl Mulino’s decision.
Panama City completed a 150-meter sidewalk-street in El Milagro, Alcalde Díaz, under its “Panama without mud” program. The project aims to improve safe access for residents, especially older adults and schoolchildren.
IMMARTIAL – Athlete Centre returned from Panama City with a third-place finish at the AJP Tour, trailing only host Panama and Costa Rica. The result adds another regional success for the Curaçao delegation.
Volcán Barú National Park will close the Camiseta route on May 8 and 9 for a sporting event. Visitors planning to enter the area should account for the temporary restriction.
Panama’s firefighters faced a busy weekend, responding to several emergencies across the country. The incidents highlight the constant pressure on emergency crews and the importance of rapid response.
Sporting San Miguelito’s complaint over possible match-fixing prompted quick reactions from the FPF and LPF, both of which reaffirmed zero tolerance for threats to football integrity.
A man was sentenced to 21 years in prison for the aggravated rape of an adolescent in Pacora, Panama City. The ruling underscores the severe penalties tied to sexual crimes against minors in Panama.
Panama is advancing efforts toward remission in rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic autoimmune disease affecting about 15,000 people nationwide. The condition can cause pain, stiffness, and progressive joint damage if not detected early.