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At the IV Ibero-American Seminar on Reading Promotion, a Panamanian writer outlined how centralism, bureaucracy and weak indicators undermine reading culture and urged intersectoral, community-led policies.
María Elena Sucre has been named dama de honor for La Virgen de los Dolores as organizers prepare for a procession set for next Friday. The appointment highlights local devotion and community preparations.
La Selección Femenina de Panamá tendrá fechas confirmadas para sus próximos partidos de la Clasificatoria Concacaf W y jugará ambos encuentros como local; aún no se han divulgado rivales ni sedes.
Tremenda Nota celebrated 30 years of its annual school-supply drive, delivering materials this year to students at Escuela Emberá Purú in vulnerable communities.
Family, friends and colleagues in Juan Díaz mourned Eusebia de Suárez, an Autoridad de Aseo worker nicknamed “la hormiguita,” who died after being struck by a vehicle described as a “diablo verde.”
Telemetro reports a man returning home after buying bread was shot in Colón city; no further details on identity, condition, or suspects have been released.
Idaan announced that tap water in Llano de Piedra and Las Tablas is not suitable for human consumption. Residents should await further guidance from authorities and use safe water alternatives.
The Dominican viral phenomenon ‘La Fruta’, which has amassed millions of views and become a reference in Latin humor, has reached Panamanian audiences, highlighting regional digital cultural exchange.
Transport operators in Panamá Oeste announced a fare increase effective next Monday; the ATTT responded that it will not permit any fare hikes without formal authorization.
A La Prensa columnist argues that everyday greetings and small gestures, taught at home, are central to social respect and urges Panamanians to revive these practices.
At the Feria de David in Chiriquí, producers showcased genetic improvements in cattle but warned that Panama still faces a national bovine deficit and needs stronger reproduction efforts.
Panamanian members of Korea Fans Panamá traveled to Seoul for BTS’s March 21 comeback concert, “The Comeback Live,” streamed on Netflix and attended by over 260,000 people.
A La Prensa opinion responding to a satellite-based study warns that Panama’s rapid, poorly regulated economic growth is raising local temperatures and degrading ecosystems, and calls for stronger environmental oversight.
MiBus launches a contingency plan on March 23 that modifies schedules on the Norte and Sur corridors; passengers are advised to check official MiBus channels for details.
A La Prensa op-ed spotlights Project of Law 510 by deputy Jairo Salazar, proposing prison or fines for knowingly claiming false paternity; the bill passed a first commission vote on March 11, 2026.
TVN 2 reports a rise in fuel prices in Panama is increasing transport costs across the supply chain, leading restaurants and fondas to raise prices and squeezing consumers’ budgets.
Reports say contamination of the Río Pacora may affect over 400,000 people in Panama; authorities are investigating critical hotspots and possible health risks. Further testing and official updates are pending.
Telemetro reports the application period for Panama’s Defensor del Pueblo closed on March 21, 2026, with 35 candidates submitting documents. The process will now move from intake to evaluation.
A cold front produced sudden heavy rains in Panama City, causing flooded streets and traffic disruptions; the front may persist for at least 24 hours, TVN 2 reports.
The University of Panama has released the official list of aspirants for its 2026 elections, naming candidates for rector, deans and regional center leadership as the institution begins its selection process.