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App-based drivers in Chiriquí are asking to be included in transport regulations and say they are ready to work with authorities. The group wants to keep serving users while improving service quality.
Vamos lawmakers are denouncing a labor-status change affecting 39 Comptroller General’s Office employees, saying they were placed under “investigation” without explanation. The dispute raises questions about transparency and due process inside a key Panama institution.
The president of Panama’s National Assembly will ask the Comptroller General for clarification after concerns emerged over unpaid leave cases affecting several offices. He also denied that officials were being granted such leave improperly.
Panama blanked Argentina 7-0 at the 2026 South American Youth Games to stay unbeaten in baseball. The team now faces Colombia in a showdown between the tournament’s only undefeated squads.
Princess Cruises’ newest Sphere Class ship completed its first Panama Canal transit, marking a milestone voyage for the line and a high-profile moment for the waterway. The crossing highlights the canal’s continued importance as both a global shipping route and a tourism draw.
FIFA will open a new World Cup 2026 ticket sales window on April 22, with seats sold online on a first-come, first-served basis. More than 5 million tickets have already been sold for the 104-match tournament.
A second man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of a taxi driver in Hato Pilón, Mironó, following a March 2024 attack in the Ngäbe Buglé comarca. The case highlights the violent nature of the crime and its impact on the local community.
Panama National Police recovered six vehicles in Panama Oeste that were under active reports for robbery, theft, and unlawful appropriation. The seizure highlights ongoing enforcement against vehicle-related crime in the province.
Patients in Chiriquí are reporting waits of up to five days to collect medication at the Policlínica Gustavo A. Ros. The delays are affecting insured residents who depend on timely access to prescriptions.
The IMA will close its Bingos Nacionales store in Panama City on April 23 and 24, prompting an apology to affected shoppers. The outlet is a key low-cost shopping option for residents in the capital.
A woman gave birth in a La Chorrera park after using a panic button, with help from nearby citizens and National Police officers. A fast-food vendor and other bystanders assisted until police arrived.
Five people reported missing were located in Chiriquí and Panamá Oeste, including a 11-year-old girl and four adults. The cases were resolved across two of Panama’s western provinces.
A judge in San Miguelito ordered provisional detention for a man charged with aggravated intentional homicide after legalizing his arrest. The case now moves forward through Panama’s criminal process.
A 14-year-old was injured in a shooting in Puerto Escondido, Colón, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the province. The case has renewed alarm over the danger gun violence poses to minors and nearby residents.
The IMA will hold Agroferias on Thursday, April 23, across several provinces in Panama, with food sales starting at 8:00 a.m. Shoppers must bring their personal ID to buy staples and other affordable products.
Panama’s Metro expanded dynamic testing on Line 3 to Vista Alegre in Arraiján, marking another milestone for the monorail project. The move follows the first test run last week and signals continued progress toward future service.
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works will install sensors on the Bridge of the Americas for 30 days to track structural movement and guide maintenance decisions. Officials say the bridge remains safe, while longer-term repairs and a future slab replacement are being planned.
Panama’s Chamber of Commerce backed the repeal of the ride-hailing decree and called for a full review of the country’s passenger transport system. The group wants balanced rules that cover all operators, not just digital platforms.
Panama’s Public Prosecutor’s Office inspected CSS warehouses in Felipillo and El Crisol as part of a probe into expired medicines and medical supplies valued at about $2.5 million. Investigators found a wide range of expired items and collected documents for the case file.
MEDUCA is rolling out a new strategy to help pre-media students choose their bachillerato track with better technical information and timely guidance. The plan aims to support more informed academic decisions across Panama.