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Julio Dely Valdés said Sporting’s defeat felt strange from the opening minute, reflecting frustration after a difficult result. The team now turns its attention to recovering in the next match.
Panama is marking 150 years of Jewish community life, recognizing generations of Jewish Panamanians who helped shape the country’s civic and cultural identity. The milestone highlights a long history of integration, leadership, and national contribution.
The Panama Canal is at the center of intensifying U.S.-China competition over strategic shipping routes. Panama’s control of the waterway remains a key issue for trade, sovereignty, and global security.
More than 190,000 beneficiaries have registered on Panama’s MEF platform to receive Cepanim, a payment certificate tied to interest on overdue obligations. The figure signals wide participation in the government’s financial program.
Several important bills, including reform of the National Assembly’s internal rules, were left pending when Panama’s legislative session closed on April 30. Their future now depends on renewed debate in the next legislative stage.
Panama is marking 150 years of Jewish life, underscoring the community’s long history and role in the country’s development. The milestone reflects Panama’s broader identity as a diverse commercial crossroads.
The mine audit in Donoso has sparked debate in Panama over SGS Panamá’s role and whether criticism of the firm is grounded in clear technical standards. The controversy highlights wider questions about transparency, mining oversight and public trust.
About 40 people, including minors, were detained in San Miguelito for violating the district’s curfew. The enforcement highlights ongoing security measures in one of Panama’s busiest urban areas.
Panama is expanding its tourism model beyond transit by promoting a walkable Casco Antiguo, religious travel, and the Stopover in Panama program. The capital is emerging as a destination built around heritage, culture, and public space.
Panama is exploring insects as a sustainable source of protein amid food security concerns and growing interest in alternative nutrition. Researchers say the challenge is less about science than changing cultural perceptions.
A commentary in Panama says the National Assembly surrendered its authority after quickly retreating on Bill 491 following President José Raúl Mulino’s criticism. The dispute has renewed debate over presidential power and legislative independence.
Panama marks Black Ethnicity Month in May to recognize the legacy and contributions of Afrodescendant communities. The observance highlights the country’s multicultural identity and national heritage.
A crash in Santa Ana, Los Santos, left one person dead and another injured on the road to El Rompió. Firefighters again urged motorists to follow road safety measures.
A traffic crash in Santa Ana, Los Santos, left one person dead and another seriously injured on the road to Playa El Rompío. Authorities have opened an investigation while firefighters renewed calls for cautious driving.
Panama’s National Migration Service detected 15 foreign nationals in irregular status during operations in San Francisco and Costa del Este. The cases involved work in commercial businesses and digital platforms.
La Chorrera is preparing its celebration of San Francisco de Paula, with centennial bells marking the festivities. The event reflects the town’s religious traditions and local identity.
The International Fair of Azuero drew large crowds into its final weekend, including around 40,000 visitors on Friday, May 1. The turnout highlights the event’s importance for culture, commerce, and tourism in Los Santos.
Portobelo celebrated the Seventh Festival of the Pollera Congo even as rain fell across Colón province. The turnout reflected the strong pull of Afro-Panamanian tradition in one of Panama’s most culturally important towns.
Panama’s civil protection agency has extended a prevention alert for rain and thunderstorms across several regions through May 4. The notice highlights continuing weather risks that could affect travel and local communities.
Heavy rains in San Miguelito flooded roads, damaged homes and left one person dead, prompting civil protection authorities to urge drivers to slow down and stay alert. The incident highlights the vulnerability of dense urban districts to flash flooding.