Category: News

After matchday 10 of the Clausura 2026, Plaza Amador tops La Prensa’s first LPF power ranking; several clubs face critical runs with six rounds left to secure six playoff spots.

MIDES Minister Beatriz Carles will appear before Panama’s National Assembly on April 1 to answer questions, several of which concern SENNIAF institutional protocols.

The Ministry of Public Works says the Ribazo bridge in Penonomé has entered its final construction phase and an alternate route has been opened to manage traffic during finishing works.

The MEF has requested a $30 million transfer to remediate munitions-contaminated land in Piña and to pay international arbitration obligations, a step officials say is needed to guarantee safe use of reverted territory tied to the Panama Canal.

Coach Broos has praised Adams and Mofokeng as South Africa prepares for back-to-back friendlies against Panama, using the matches to test players and tactics.

A motor failure at the Federico Guardia Conte (Chilibre) plant will reduce distribution capacity to about 90% for roughly six days, affecting pressure and service in parts of Panama City and Panamá Este while repairs are carried out.

Telemetro reports the winning numbers for the Pirámide de Chakatín midweek draw on March 25, 2026 have been released; players are advised to verify results through official channels.

Telemetro reports the Lotería Nacional de Panamá is preparing Lotto and Pega 3 draws this week; players should check official channels for exact times and results.

A 25-year geospatial study finds 47,156 wildfires in Panama (2001–Mar 2026), with hotspots in the Arco Seco and the Río Indio basin; March and El Niño years saw peaks.

Veraguas leads the 83rd Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol Mayor at 7-1 after two weeks, with Chiriquí and Panamá Oeste close behind as provinces battle for the top eight spots.

IDAAN says the Chilibre water treatment plant is operating at 90% capacity while repair work continues after a pump station failure; authorities will provide further updates.

President José Raúl Mulino received letters of credence from five ambassadors at the Palacio de Las Garzas on March 24, 2026, formalizing their roles and reaffirming diplomatic ties.

Panama’s Ministry of Health has sworn in a commission to bolster hospital resilience in public and private facilities, aiming to anticipate risks and restore services rapidly after emergencies.

The Río Indio reservoir project in Panama has entered the preparatory phase for a Category‑3 Environmental Impact Assessment, with updates to basin baseline studies, plans to resettle around 500 families and proposals to restore biological corridors to protect local biodiversity.

A remote robotic surgery to treat a stroke was successfully tested at The Panama Clinic in Panama City, marking a local demonstration of teleoperated neurosurgical technology. The brief report highlights the procedure but provides limited clinical detail.

MiAmbiente delivered uniforms and equipment to more than 500 park rangers in Panama to strengthen surveillance in protected areas, boosting on-the-ground conservation capacity.

A La Prensa editorial warns that political fanaticism in Panama—loyalty divorced from critical judgment—erodes institutions, enables poor governance and threatens democratic accountability.

Organizers of a yard sale at the U.S. Embassy in Panama recommend attendees carry only a personal handbag and extra bags for purchases; full event details should be checked with official sources.

The Caja de Seguro Social has clarified which retirees and pensioners in Panama will not receive the permanent bonus, and provided guidance on amounts, dates and eligibility. Beneficiaries should consult CSS official channels for full details.

International Railway Journal reports Panama and Costa Rica have advanced a memorandum of understanding to coordinate cross‑border rail planning, marking a potential step toward closer regional rail integration.