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IMA announced a temporary closure of its Changuinola store on March 24 and said new service dates and hours have been posted for Bocas del Toro; customers should check official IMA channels for details.
Thirteen civil organizations have asked for the resignation of Mides minister Beatriz Carles, citing documented failures in oversight of care centers including the Tocumen CAI and requesting an independent evaluation.
An EIN Presswire report says a Pentagon assessment links emerging threats in Latin America to strategic locations including the Panama Canal and describes U.S. pressure on Panama over ties with China.
MEDUCA said it will relocate students of Colegio Elena Chávez de Piñate to a temporary school, stressing that the move prioritizes student welfare; details remain pending.
MiAmbiente says 144 passengers from the cruise Le Champlain visited Coiba National Park under strict environmental controls, with authorities supervising the activity to protect the protected area.
Panama City’s mayoral office has decreed a full-day closure of businesses and a ban on alcohol sales in the Panama district on Good Friday, April 3, 2026. Residents and visitors should plan accordingly.
A state of emergency has been declared for La Gallinaza after sediment, waste and irregular construction reduced a creek’s capacity, raising flood risk in Juan Díaz and Don Bosco.
Parents and students at Colegio Elena Chávez de Pinate in Juan Díaz protested on March 23, 2026, demanding infrastructure improvements so in-person classes can resume.
UDELAS unveiled plans for the CIAES in Tolé, Chiriquí, presenting the order to begin construction at the 2026 Tolé fair; the center aims to bring care, rehab and training to over 12,000 residents.
Yuliana Denis del Rosario, 33, won the main prize at the 69th Feria Internacional de David: a 3,000 m² lot in Boquete Canyon Village, valued at over $115,000 and sponsored by Banco Davivienda.
Sinaproc has maintained a watch for windy conditions and high UV across Panama’s Pacific and Caribbean coasts, urging people to take preventive measures for sea safety and sun protection.
A recent study warns the Panamanian Pacific faces growing threats from overfishing, pollution and invasive species, jeopardizing critical habitats and long-term sustainability.
ASEP has published a timeline for the entry of a new third mobile operator in Panama, outlining a phased rollout that could reshape competition, pricing and coverage.
Following a global fuel price rise tied to the Middle East conflict, experts are urging Panamanian households to rethink budgets and prioritize essential spending to cope with higher energy-related costs.
A March 2026 report says the shutdown of Cobre Panama has prompted intervention by President José Raúl Mulino and could foreshadow tighter global copper supplies.
The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier and the destroyer USS Gridley will visit Panama from March 29 to April 2, 2026, with the carrier anchoring offshore and the destroyer at Amador Cruise Port in Panama City.
Panamanian players including José Caballero, Edmundo Sosa, Miguel Amaya, Iván Herrera and Justin Lawrence are set to feature on MLB Opening Day 2026, with Leonardo Jiménez’s status still pending.
The IMA is holding agro-fairs this Wednesday starting at 8:00 a.m., where shoppers can purchase key basic-food-basket items at reduced prices, TVN reports.
ENSA will perform preventive maintenance across its network from March 23–29, 2026, which may cause temporary power outages in specific sectors. Customers should check ENSA’s interruptions portal and social channels for details.
Correos y Telégrafos de Panamá (Cotel), under the Ministry of Government, has reactivated mail and parcel services to Europe, restoring links to countries including Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Portugal, Belgium and Great Britain.