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Reuters reports the Panama Canal is operating at full capacity as a war involving Iran drives higher LNG vessel traffic, prompting tighter operational coordination by Canal authorities.
IFARHU will promote ACH transfers and reduce check use for PASE-U 2026 payments, and says the first payment for student tuition is under evaluation.
A lawyer for the mother of a nine-month-old in Veraguas says there is no evidence of abuse and accuses authorities of irregularities in the child’s transfer to Panama City.
The Panama Canal Authority announced an emergency water suspension on March 20 affecting parts of Panamá Oeste. Residents are urged to follow ACP guidance and prepare for temporary interruptions.
A judge has charged a former Ifarhu regional director and a merchant in a probe over alleged mismanagement of $145,000 tied to the PASE-U scholarship program; anticorruption prosecutors have appealed the precautionary measures.
Transport operators in Panama Oeste will raise fares by 20–50 centavos from March 23, citing higher fuel costs. The change may increase daily expenses for commuters.
The government ordered public offices to close next Thursday, April 2, beginning at 12:00 p.m. due to Semana Santa. Citizens should plan ahead for limited public services after midday.
The Panama Canal is operating at full capacity after a rise in LNG vessel transits tied to the war involving Iran, the canal’s chief said, increasing pressure on scheduling and operations.
Minsa and CSS said international applicants for temporary health roles must meet a set of requirements to ensure suitability and professional preparation, TVN 2 reported.
Acodeco is investigating Panamanian gas stations for allegedly denying gasoline without justification, a practice labeled “juega vivo.” Stations could face fines up to $25,000.
The Panama Canal is operating at top capacity as increased LNG vessel traffic, linked to the conflict involving Iran, puts pressure on transit scheduling and operations, U.S. News reports.
Reuters reports the Panama Canal is operating at top capacity as increased LNG vessel traffic — linked to the Iran war — places new pressure on the vital waterway, the canal chief said.
Telemetro reports MiBus spends over B/.1 million monthly on diesel and has implemented measures in response; details on the actions and any fare effects were not disclosed.
A school in Colón was temporarily closed over suspected whooping cough, prompting parents to demand fumigation while health authorities said there is no community outbreak.
Mario Bárcena is returning to competition in the TCR Panamá category at the Gran Premio de Panamá after overcoming recent setbacks, TVN reports. Details on his team and race objectives have not been disclosed.
Panama’s National Assembly commission inspected the Pacora river basin after residents reported contamination, conducting a field tour to identify pollution points and press for action.
COSCO has stopped calling at Panama’s Port of Balboa, EIN Presswire reports, marking a new escalation in an ongoing port dispute that could affect regional shipping and Panama’s maritime economy.
The ATTT said it will not raise public transport fares despite higher fuel costs and is evaluating various mechanisms to mitigate economic impacts on the transport sector.
Former Panama Canal administrator Jorge Luis Quijano urged evaluating cost-saving alternatives to address price rises linked to higher oil costs, prompting a broader discussion on economic resilience in Panama.
The Municipality of Panama has scheduled multisport competitions, the Ironman 70.3 at Cinta Costera, Saus Fest and daily access to Summit Botanical Garden for the weekend.