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Authorities in San Miguelito are searching for a Colombian citizen linked to an alleged attempted femicide in Belisario Frías on April 22, 2026. The case has renewed attention on gender-based violence in Panama’s urban districts.
Copa Airlines has opened new job opportunities in Panama, with applicants required to register on a website to apply. The hiring round is likely to draw attention as the airline remains one of the country’s most prominent employers.
Panama and the United States will carry out joint jungle and canal-security training with specialized Panamanian forces and U.S. Marines. The drills are tied to Panamax, the multinational operation focused on protecting the Panama Canal.
An electrical failure forced the Miraflores water treatment plant to suspend operations, affecting a key facility in Panama’s infrastructure network. The interruption highlights the importance of reliable power for essential water services.
Panama’s National Assembly honored The Beachers for six decades of calypso music and their lasting ties to Bocas del Toro. The tribute highlights the group’s role in preserving Caribbean traditions within Panamanian culture.
The U.S. Embassy in Panama City will hold an American Citizens Services outreach event in Boquete on May 13, 2026. The session will help U.S. citizens with passport and notarial-related needs.
Shipping companies are paying steep premiums to use the Panama Canal as tensions near the Strait of Hormuz make the route more attractive. The spike in auction prices underscores the canal’s role as a safer and strategically vital passage.
The CSS has activated phone lines to guide former public employees through the process of collecting their seniority bonus. The service is meant to clarify requirements and direct applicants to the right offices.
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works is advancing road projects in Los Santos and weighing an $8 million expansion to broaden the work. The plan underscores the province’s ongoing need for stronger transport links.
Businesses are paying up to $4 million to cross the Panama Canal as demand for the strategic waterway remains strong. The canal says it stays open and reliable amid shifting trade dynamics.
The CSS denied claims of deaths linked to bacteria in hemodialysis rooms in Panama and said it will reinforce biosafety measures. The move comes as patient safety in dialysis services remains a major concern.
The Panama Canal remains open and reliable as global trade demand rises, underscoring its central role in international shipping and Panama’s economy. The waterway continues to be a critical route for vessels moving between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
President José Raúl Mulino opened a new IMA Agrotienda in Las Tablas to offer food products at accessible prices. The store expands Panama’s efforts to improve household access to lower-cost staples.
Shipping companies are paying premium rates to move cargo through the Panama Canal as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global trade routes. The surge highlights the canal’s role as a safer alternative when major chokepoints become unstable.
Businesses are paying up to $4 million to move cargo through the Panama Canal as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global shipping. The surge highlights the canal’s role as a vital fallback route when another major chokepoint becomes uncertain.
Shipping companies are turning to the Panama Canal as a safer alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, even as transit costs climb into the millions. The rerouting highlights the canal’s role as a strategic link in global trade and a major factor in Panama’s economy.
Naturgy will carry out electric grid maintenance in Panama from April 27 to May 3 as part of a $630 million investment plan. The work is aimed at improving reliability, efficiency and network security.
The Ministry of Public Works will carry out intermittent closures on the Los Valles bridge in Chiriquí from April 27 to April 30. Drivers in the area should expect delays and plan alternate travel time.
A man in San Miguelito was ordered into preventive detention after allegedly threatening his mother and warning her to leave the home or face violence. The case underscores the serious legal response to domestic violence threats in Panama.
Recent convictions in several Panamanian provinces show that sexual violence against children and adolescents remains a serious national problem. Prosecutors are highlighting these cases as the justice system continues to pursue abuse crimes against minors.