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MiBus will suspend routes that run parallel to the Panama Metro and cut frequencies on several corridors, Telemetro reported. Commuters should check official MiBus and Metro channels for specific route and schedule updates.
MINSA warns that tap water in Llano de Piedra and Las Tablas (Los Santos) is not safe to drink after tests found abnormal microorganism levels; residents should boil water 3–5 minutes.
MiBus will implement operational changes — cutting empty runs, prioritizing efficient buses and suspending parallel routes to the metro — to absorb a near $1M monthly fuel cost increase while keeping fares unchanged.
The University of Panama issued its first digitally signed diploma to Ivonne V. Ching Visueti, a pharmacy graduate, introducing internationally valid credentials with digital verification.
MiBus will not raise fares despite higher fuel costs but will adjust routes and schedules. Commuters should watch for official updates on specific changes.
MiBus announced route restrictions starting March 20, 2026, in response to a nationwide fuel price increase; commuters should expect possible schedule changes and check official channels.
MiBus habilitará una ruta especial desde Albrook hasta el Auditorio Ascanio Arosemena para facilitar el acceso al Verano Canal 2026, que se celebrará en las escalinatas de la ACP este fin de semana.
Panama and Costa Rica signed a rail agreement aimed at advancing a regional rail link, signaling bilateral interest in closer transport cooperation. Details on route, funding and timeline have not yet been disclosed.
Proyecto de Ley 491 has advanced in Panama and would adjust pensions for more than 95,000 retirees earning under $600 per month; implementation and financing details are still pending.
Panama’s National Assembly Environment Commission, led by Deputy Lenín Ulate, inspected the Pacora River after contamination concerns were raised, seeking to prevent similar incidents seen elsewhere in the country.
Several official days in April have been declared holidays in Panama, meaning students and many workers will not attend school or regular work. Check official calendars and institutional notices for exact dates and guidance.
Panama’s Social Security Fund has administratively terminated the contract with the Alca-Ger consortium to reactivate the Boquete polyclinic; the companies are appealing and have sought forensic support.
Panama police conducted “Armageddon XXXVII” at La Joya Penitentiary in Pacora, reporting major seizures; the largest prison in Panama is already known for severe overcrowding.
Panama’s National Assembly unanimously approved bill 498 allowing bottled water to be offered free as an alternative to sugary drinks in fast-food combos, aiming to curb obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Panama and the Panama Banking Association have agreed new debt-collection regulations intended to reduce the number of calls to debtors and strengthen their protections, according to EIN Presswire.
Transport operators in Panamá Oeste announced a fare increase to take effect this coming Monday after a meeting in Arraiján involving representatives from Arraiján, La Chorrera and Capira. It remains unclear whether the change has formal regulatory approval.
DVIDS released a video titled “Jungle Operations Training Course – Panama 26-4: Waterborne Operations” on March 20, 2026, documenting waterborne elements of a jungle training course. The posting highlights readiness in riverine and jungle environments important to Panama’s geography and infrastructure.
DVIDS published a video interview with Staff Sgt. Laven Miller about the Jungle Operations Training Course held during Panama 26-4, offering a participant perspective on jungle training conducted in Panama.
Journal of Commerce reports Cosco has halted calls to Balboa, marking a new development in an ongoing Panama port dispute with potential implications for shipping and Canal-linked trade.
Merchants at Merca Panamá say recent gasoline price increases are raising transport costs and could soon push food prices higher, Telemetro reports.