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The Alcaldía de Panamá will run free 45-minute tutoring sessions in math and Spanish for children up to 12 at Parque Norte in Chilibre. Classes run 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; registration via 506-9940.
Firefighters confirmed a 51-year-old Nicaraguan man was found dead among burned rubble after a fire in Río Abajo, Panama City; authorities are expected to investigate.
Panama’s National Chamber of Tourism, led by Nadkyi Duque, opposes a proposed tax on transit passengers, warning it could harm the tourism industry’s recovery and Panama’s hub competitiveness.
TVN 2 reports that Panama’s Anti‑Corruption Prosecutor’s Office carried out a diligencia at the main Fire Department headquarters on March 26, 2026, with directors, defense lawyers and those indicated present.
The Beachers have begun celebrations marking 60 years as a living legacy of Panamanian calypso, with the official 60th anniversary set for October 2026.
Foro Mujer 2026 gathered prominent women leaders in Panama to discuss leadership, purpose-driven innovation and the cultural legacy needed to expand female influence across sectors.
WTO director-general Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala warned that world trade is facing its worst disruptions in 80 years. For Panama — a major shipping and logistics hub — such disruptions could affect canal transits, ports and trade-related services.
Work on the Transístmica expansion in Villa Zaita has entered its final phase, with cleaning, joint sealing, signage preparation and green-area installation ahead of a late-April finish, TVN 2 reports.
A La Prensa opinion column argues that advances in 3D printing and artificial intelligence—cited through Kurzweil’s forecasts—offer reason for optimism, with potential gains in manufacturing and medicine.
Firefighters found a man dead near the exit of an auto-parts warehouse in Río Abajo; Captain Roberto Méndez said the person appeared to have been trying to leave the burning structure.
Firefighters in Panama City found one person dead in a warehouse fire in Río Abajo; the victim was located near the exit and appeared to have been trying to escape, Captain Roberto Méndez said.
A commercial fire in Río Abajo killed one person after rescue teams found a body inside the structure; firefighters confined the blaze and authorities will investigate once it is safe.
The USS Nimitz will anchor offshore off Panama’s Pacific coast while the destroyer USS Gridley will dock at the Amador Cruise Port in Panama City, highlighting port capacity and logistical considerations.
Operation Alborada, led by Senafront with national and U.S. partners, dismantled a Darién human-smuggling network in early 2026, arresting 19 suspects and disrupting migrant trafficking logistics.
Lloyd’s List reports that detentions of Panama-flagged vessels at Chinese ports could reach 100 in March amid intensified inspections, raising operational and regulatory concerns for Panama’s maritime registry.
Railway Supply reports Panama and Costa Rica have advanced coordination on a proposed cross-border rail link into a new planning stage, opening feasibility and technical work.
A returning film festival emphasizing disability rights will close with a 90-minute Panamanian road-trip film by Daniel Poler, showcasing Panama’s wild landscapes.
EIN Presswire reports customs took two weeks to charge the captain of a Panamanian vessel carrying 55,000 gallons, after the Prime Minister pushed for action.
Rising gasoline prices tied to the Middle East crisis are affecting Panama, increasing costs for transport and food and prompting local drivers and families to adjust.
Ifarhu says the first PASE-U 2026 payment is delayed while it waits for Meduca’s official student registry and completes beneficiary database updates. The agency is also rolling out ACH bank transfers to speed future disbursements.