The latest, verified reporting on events across Panama and beyond. This section covers breaking stories, developments, and essential daily news.
Panama is under a weather watch through Sunday for heavy rains and wind gusts; residents are urged to stay informed and use emergency numbers 911 or 520-4426 if needed.
Panama’s Ministry of Education (MEDUCA) suspended its convocatoria for the concurso to appoint school directors and subdirectors on March 21, 2026; new dates will be announced soon.
The IMA will hold agroferias on March 23–24 across several Panamanian provinces, offering affordable agricultural products from 8:00 a.m.; shoppers should check IMA channels for locations.
The University of Panama is running six free shuttle routes for night students, with schedules and Metro station stops available from the university and Metro authorities.
TVN 2 reports that the government of Bukele unveiled a commemorative plaque in Panama’s Chiriquí province on March 21, 2026, as a gesture to strengthen ties. The plaque is a symbolic diplomatic move that could precede deeper cooperation.
IndexBox has named Panama among the best countries to retire in 2026, grouping the Central American nation with Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru. The mention may boost international interest in Panama as a retirement destination.
Families and a commission for the disappeared in Panama continue to face major obstacles identifying those who went missing during the dictatorship era; reparations requests and inspections have been reported.
EIN Presswire reports that the Middle East crisis is expected to increase fuel tanker traffic through the Panama Canal. Officials say Panama may face higher transit volumes with operational and environmental implications.
A man’s body was found on the banks of the Río San Félix in Chiriquí; TVN 2 reports unofficially that he may have had Asian features. Authorities have not yet confirmed identity.
A report raises alarms about waste and pig farm runoff degrading potable water in the Pacora River basin, threatening communities in eastern Panama Province such as Las Garzas.
The Panama Canal Authority is opening roughly 3,000 jobs and publishing daily vacancies on its official portal; opportunities span engineering, maritime operations, technical trades and trainee programs.
More than 95% of farms in Chiriquí province are certified free of brucellosis, a positive development for livestock health, public safety and agricultural markets in Panama.
Two women’s bodies were found in Guna Nega on a road between Santa Librada Rural and Villa Cárdenas; police have confirmed the scene and opened an investigation.
ATTT director Nicolás Brea and transport leaders from Panamá Oeste opened a week‑long dialogue to find technical measures to avoid public transport fare increases amid rising fuel costs.
Transport operators in Panamá Oeste gave the ATTT one week to find a short-term solution to avoid raising passenger fares amid rising fuel prices tied to global tensions. Authorities must now propose measures to shield commuters from immediate increases.
Three people were injured when two pick-up trucks collided on the road to Tierras Altas in Bugaba, Chiriquí. Firefighters used hydraulic equipment to extricate victims.
MEDUCA has launched an “Escuela para Padres” workshop to guide parents; Telemetro explains how to participate and addresses whether attendance affects the first PASE-U 2026 payment.
UTP registrations for the admission test remain open through July; applicants must pay a $30 fee at university cashier offices between April 20 and the July deadline.
Stonewall closed a challenging festival slate with a narrow 4-3 loss to Panama and is now shifting focus to the upcoming Beast of the East event.
Metro de Panamá is monitoring demand and adjusting the number of trains on Lines 1 and 2 after MiBus made service changes, aiming to align rail capacity with shifting passenger flows.