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Electoral prosecutors in Arraiján are investigating the use of Mayor Stefany Peñalba’s image on school buses. A third inspection has kept the case active as authorities review possible electoral-rule implications.
Panama’s Granja Emita sent its third egg shipment to the Caribbean, advancing the country’s effort to diversify exports through its poultry sector. The company says its growing production base and international certifications are supporting continued expansion.
Panama Canal cruises are emerging as a top 2026 travel choice for seniors, blending comfort, scenic sailing, and one of the world’s most famous waterways. The itineraries spotlight Panama’s role as a major tourism and trade crossroads.
Oil tanker traffic is increasing through the Panama Canal as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz push shippers to reroute fuel cargoes. The shift underscores the canal’s strategic role in global energy trade.
Panama’s Panama Canal and Pan-American Highway underscore the country’s role as a major link between continents and regional trade routes. These corridors remain central to Panama’s logistics, mobility, and global relevance.
Boston teens turned years of leadership training into action by helping build classrooms in Panama. The project combined service learning with a direct contribution to local education.
The Panama Canal is drawing attention for geotechnical vulnerability, highlighting how geology, water supply and maintenance shape the waterway’s long-term reliability. The issue matters for Panama’s economy and global shipping alike.
Panama Canal cruises are being highlighted as a top 2026 option for senior travelers, thanks to their comfort, scenery, and iconic route. The trips continue to showcase Panama as a key destination for cruise tourism.
Guyana has joined a hemispheric bloc in supporting Panama amid rising maritime tensions tied to China. The regional stance highlights Panama’s strategic role in global shipping and port security.
Panama is facing renewed scrutiny after a comptroller entered a judicial proceeding on April 9, prompting questions about institutional respect and accountability. The Public Ministry’s investigation continues as a guarantees judge takes a central role in the case.
Water shortages are worsening across Panama, with protests in Colón and complaints from Veraguas, Azuero and the capital region. Aging infrastructure, leaks and climate pressure are intensifying a crisis now affecting both rural and urban communities.
Panama’s Assembly ends its ordinary sessions with no anti-corruption reforms and renewed scrutiny over political deals, public spending, and oversight. A legal challenge against the comptroller is also set to intensify the debate.
Panama’s Cabinet has authorized a bill that could alter the law setting education funding at 7% of GDP. The move has reignited debate over school investment, budget execution, and the condition of public classrooms.
Vamos says 43 Assembly workers remain on the job without pay after the Comptroller’s Office changed their status during a dispute with the caucus. The conflict has now reached the Supreme Court and deepened tensions between the legislature and Comptroller Anel Flores.
The Panama Canal watershed has become a 25-year model of coordinated water management, helping supply millions of residents while protecting forests and ecosystems. Canal leaders say the approach offers lessons for other parts of the country facing worsening water stress.
The Panama Canal Authority has detailed compensation for families to be relocated by the Río Indio reservoir project, including cash payments, land valuation and new homes. The plan also promises livelihood restoration, technical support and food-security measures.
Panama’s Colegio de Contadores Públicos Autorizados is celebrating 69 years since its founding in 1957, underscoring the profession’s role in public trust and economic development. The organization says it will keep strengthening training, ethics and institutional ties.
Chiriquí blanked Bocas del Toro 7-0 at Rod Carew Stadium to force a sixth game in the National Major Baseball Championship final. The series continues Thursday with the title still up for grabs.
Panama’s Budget Committee approved funding for consulting and technical advisory work on the Panama–David–Border train, specifically the Albrook-Sajalices section. The move advances the project’s planning phase.
The first Mega Bingo winners received trips to watch Panama play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Another Mega Bingo is set for May 7.