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Panama’s Credentials Committee has approved Antonio Tercero González as IDAAN director, sending the nomination to the National Assembly’s Plenary for a final vote.

Ali Zaki Hagel Jalil was taken under heavy police security to Panama’s Superior Prosecutor’s Office to give a statement in the 1994 Alas Chiricanas bombing case. The attack killed 21 people and remains one of Panama’s most serious aviation tragedies.

Residents along Ricardo J. Alfaro Avenue protested after repeated water outages and say their reports to Idaan have not produced concrete solutions. The demonstration underscores mounting frustration over unreliable water service in Panama City.

The Vamos bloc is pressing for immediate payment to Panama officials after Comptroller Anel Flores canceled a planned meeting with lawmakers and legislative leaders. The move has escalated attention on a sensitive public-sector payroll dispute.

Panama’s IMA will hold Agroferias on April 28 with low-cost rice and vegetables for consumers. The sales are part of the agency’s food-access program.

Panama’s ATTT fined 41 heavy-duty drivers for driving during restricted hours on Vía Centenario in Panama City. The enforcement highlights ongoing traffic control efforts on one of the capital’s key corridors.

Panama has confirmed that Israeli President Isaac Herzog will visit the country in May. The trip highlights Panama’s active role in international diplomacy and bilateral engagement.

A U.S. F-16 made an emergency landing at Tocumen International Airport after security protocols were activated and permission was sought for an immediate landing in Panama. The incident underscored the airport’s role as a major regional aviation hub.

An elderly man died after being burned during a grass fire in Veraguas. The tragedy was discovered when a teenager arrived with breakfast and found him at the scene.

Vamos is pressing for immediate action after Comptroller Anel Flores canceled a scheduled meeting with Assembly leaders and bloc representatives. The bloc says it will use legal and institutional means to resolve the status of affected officials.

Panama City has opened Puerta Sur, a new digital-payment parking system aimed at making access to Casco Antiguo safer and more orderly. The project is designed to improve mobility in one of the capital’s busiest historic areas.

Panama has been drawn into one of the World Cup’s toughest groups, setting up a major test for a team making only its second appearance at the tournament. The draw gives Panama a chance to measure itself against stronger opponents on the global stage.

Panama urged global cooperation on maritime security at the United Nations and condemned attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The position reflects the country’s interest in protecting key international shipping lanes.

Ali Zaki Hagel Jalil appeared before Panama’s Fiscalía Superior de Descarga after being brought from Venezuela to face charges in the 1994 Alas Chiricanas bombing. The case, which killed 21 people, was reopened in 2019 and remains under active prosecution.

Panamanian singer Gringo Man has filed U.S. lawsuits seeking $10 million from Emilio Estefan, Los Rabanes and others, plus $100 million from Sony Music and J&N Records over alleged copyright violations. The cases center on disputed use of his compositions and album catalog.

The Electoral Prosecutor’s Office returned to Arraiján to inspect buses tied to a controversy involving Mayor Stefany Peñalba’s image. The case continues to fuel debate over local government messaging and electoral rules.

The Panama Canal and INADEH signed an agreement to train technical labor for construction, operation, and maintenance. The partnership aims to strengthen workforce skills tied to one of Panama’s most strategic assets.

Panama inaugurated a new customs building in Río Sereno as part of efforts to strengthen border control and modernize migration and customs systems. The facility is aimed at improving oversight in a key border zone in Chiriquí.

The National Assembly’s Credentials Committee recommended Antonio Tercero González for ratification as IDAAN director after hearing his plans for the agency. He said his priority will be improving water service and speeding up key administrative processes.

A man died from severe burns while doing agricultural work in Los Algarrobos, Santiago, Veraguas, and was found by his minor son. The tragedy underscores the risks faced in rural labor settings.