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Panama’s National Lottery said delays in Lotto and Pega 3 prize payments are linked to a Supreme Court ruling. The issue has drawn attention because of the importance of timely payouts for players.
The Bridge of the Americas will close on Saturday, April 25, as Panama’s Ministry of Public Works carries out new inspection work. Drivers should expect delays and plan alternate routes.
Casco Peatonal in San Felipe celebrates its first anniversary this Sunday with food, art, music and family events across the historic district. The weekend program also includes Fonda Flow, Summitlandia and the Sunday Recreovía.
Panama’s National Lottery says the company behind Lotto and Pega 3 disconnected the system after a court ruling, delaying prize payments and seller balances. The suspension follows a Supreme Court decision that found the contract extension for the games illegal.
Panama has opened the 2026 General Scholarship Competition for students in primary, secondary, and university education. Document reception runs from April 27 to May 1.
Ebo McNeil won bronze in the boys’ middle-distance event at the South American Youth Games in Panama, delivering the country’s first podium finish. The result marks a notable boost for Panama’s youth athletics program.
Panama’s U-17 men’s national team resumes training on April 27 with a three-day microcycle as it builds toward the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026. The squad returns to work after earning bronze at the South American Youth Games in Panama City.
ENA and ATTT have launched the “Tío Boleta” campaign to fine drivers who use Panama’s corridors without enough Panapass balance. The effort aims to boost toll compliance and remind motorists to check their accounts before traveling.
Belisario Porras’s former Las Tablas residence has reopened as a restored museum after work that renewed the historic home and its exhibits. The site now welcomes visitors Tuesday through Saturday with guided tours and low admission fees.
Former La Chorrera mayor Tomás Velásquez appeared at a control hearing after being detained in a corruption-related case. A judge declared the arrest illegal as the case moves through Panama’s courts.
President José Raúl Mulino attended the reopening of El Pausílipo in Las Tablas, the former country home of former president Belisario Porras. The restored property now operates as a house museum tied to Panama’s political and cultural history.
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works tested the Bridge of the Americas with two 33-ton trucks as part of a structural evaluation. A total closure is scheduled for Saturday night while the assessment continues.
CSS said the seniority bonus recognizes years of service to the institution, a detail that matters for families claiming payment after a relative’s death. The benefit is tied to employment history and may be part of the settlement process.
President José Raúl Mulino reopened Belisario Porras’ historic Pausílipo estate, a preserved 19th-century landmark in Panama’s interior. At the same time, Idaan is preparing an announcement on measures to address the country’s water crisis.
President José Raúl Mulino reopened the restored Casa Museo El Pausílipo in Las Tablas, reviving the former country home of Belisario Porras as a national heritage site. The project also involved prison-based labor and training under the Plan Libertad program.
Panama is coordinating land and territorial planning for the San Miguelito cable car, a 6.6-kilometer system with six planned stations. The project aims to improve mobility in a densely populated area of the capital region.
Businesses are paying premium fees to route cargo through the Panama Canal as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global shipping. The spike underscores the canal’s role as a critical alternative in times of maritime uncertainty.
The MEF said CEPANIM overcame early technical problems and is now operating normally, while keeping in-person service available. Felipe Chapman’s remarks highlighted the transition to a more reliable digital service.
Panama beat Guyana 20-15 in men’s 3×3 basketball at the 2026 South American Youth Games, keeping its Group C hopes alive. Dylan Lemon and Omario Bailey led the scoring as the team prepared to face Brazil next.
President José Raúl Mulino reopened the Belisario Porras house museum in Azuero while also announcing a national water plan. The event linked Panama’s cultural heritage with a key infrastructure priority.