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The Lotería Nacional de Panamá published the full results of its Wednesday draw for April 22, 2026. The regular lottery event remains a closely watched weekly fixture across the country.
A National Assembly Government Committee session was suspended after lawmakers from the Vamos bloc stayed away amid a dispute over 39 staff members placed on unpaid leave. The clash with the Comptroller’s Office is now disrupting legislative work in Panama.
José Camarena earned Manager of the Year 2026 after leading Panamá Oeste to a third-place finish and a semifinal berth in his first season. Colón’s Jesús López won Foreign Player of the Year, while Jean Carlos Rodríguez took Rookie of the Year.
The Social Security Fund has extended applications for a new oversight director role with a salary of up to $5,500. The post, created under Law 462, is open until May 11.
Panama is nearing a possible El Niño declaration as meteorological officials warn of a 72% chance of development in the May-July period. The country faces recurring drought, water and agricultural risks after decades of damaging El Niño events.
Panama’s Judicial Branch launched a campaign on April 22 to promote the Civil Procedure Reform, which shifts civil cases from written filings to oral hearings. The effort aims to prepare the public for a major change in how civil justice is handled.
Iran attacked and detained three cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including two sailing under the Panamanian flag. The incident underscores rising maritime risk as tensions with the United States intensify.
Coco Parque is moving ahead in San Francisco after authorities removed a barrier that blocked access to the waterfront site. The project marks the return of public use to a property that once operated as an astillero and later became enclosed off from residents.
Panama’s Miercolito lottery draw on April 22, 2026, was led by number 9864, with CBBC, series 20 and folio 1. The second and third prizes went to 1117 and 1379.
Panama City will celebrate the first anniversary of Casco Peatonal this Sunday with family activities, a food route and 1,500 free soups at San Felipe Neri Market. The event aims to promote tourism, local businesses and community life in the historic district.
IMA director Nilo Murillo met with chiriquí bean producers to discuss how the grain will be sold in the agency’s stores. The meeting highlights Panama’s efforts to support local agriculture through state-run distribution channels.
Panama’s Supreme Court has upheld the conviction against former president Ricardo Martinelli in the New Business case. The ruling keeps one of the country’s most closely watched corruption cases in force.
The Bridge of the Americas will close overnight Thursday in Panama for a public works test, creating possible delays near the Panama Canal corridor. Drivers heading between Panama City, Arraiján and La Chorrera should expect detours.
Police detained two people in Doleguita, Chiriquí, after gunfire was reported near a school following a struggle between three individuals in a bank parking lot. The incident raised public concern because it occurred close to an educational center.
A Panamanian man wanted for homicide and escape from La Joya prison was arrested in central Medellín on Tuesday. The case highlights cross-border cooperation in the pursuit of fugitives linked to serious crimes.
Panama’s Ministry of Health launched the 2026 Americas Vaccination Week in Herrera, with special emphasis on the district of Ocú. The campaign aims to strengthen immunization coverage and promote preventive care.
Panama’s Ministry of Education has filed a criminal complaint over alleged fake teaching credentials used to gain advantages in hiring competitions. The case involves suspected irregularities in several regions, including Bocas del Toro, Ngäbe-Buglé, Herrera, and Darién.
After 25 years of muddy access, residents of San Antonio in Caimitillo are seeing 204 meters of new walkway streets built by the Panama City Mayor’s Office. The project is being carried out with local authorities and community support.
IFARHU has set a new date for document submission in the 2026 General Scholarship Competition, limited to students already preselected on the official platform. The change affects the next step for applicants seeking to remain eligible.
Panama’s education authorities detected more than 50 suspected fake diplomas in a teaching competition after universities confirmed the titles were not issued by them. The case raises new concerns about fraud in public hiring and credential checks.