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Panama’s Ministry of Education has launched a program to help students choose the right bachillerato track. The initiative will reach more than 183,000 students nationwide.
A shooting was reported inside Panama’s La Joya prison, with authorities still unable to confirm whether anyone was injured. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns inside one of the country’s most important detention centers.
Three people died in traffic accidents in Chiriquí, including a one-year-old girl, raising the province’s road death toll to 24 this year. The case highlights the persistent danger of traffic incidents in Panama’s western province.
Juan Carlos Rodríguez has been named Rookie of the Year in Panama’s 2026 National Major Baseball Championship. The award highlights his strong debut in one of the country’s biggest sporting events.
Panama marked the 10th March for Science at the Biomuseo, with this year’s theme emphasizing science as a sustainable driver of national development. The event highlighted public support for evidence-based policy and greater investment in research.
Panamanian authorities used a criminality congress to review recent security operations and strengthen the fight against organized crime. The move comes after a surge of violence that has left close to 10 victims in recent weeks.
A clash between inmates at La Joya prison left one person dead and several injured, according to early reports. Authorities confirmed that a firearm was involved in the incident.
The IMA will hold agro-fairs across Panama on Wednesday, April 22, offering low-cost products starting at 8:00 a.m. The events are aimed at helping households access basic goods at reduced prices.
A worm salamander once thought to be exclusive to Costa Rica has now been recorded in Panama’s Colón province after nocturnal field expeditions. The finding adds to Panama’s growing record of biodiversity discoveries.
Panama’s state universities presented a progress report and highlighted expansion plans, including a regional center in San Miguelito that is nearing completion. The project is set to improve access to higher education for students in the district.
Panama has joined the International Hydrographic Organization, strengthening its role in maritime safety and ocean mapping. The move reinforces the country’s global shipping importance and nautical oversight.
Panama’s Health Ministry says its ban on routine mental health certificates has exceptions for high-risk jobs such as security, transport, and teaching. The rule is meant to stop discriminatory screening while preserving safety checks in sensitive roles.
Panama has placed extradited suspect Ali Zaki Hage Jalil under special police guard as prosecutors prepare to question him in the Alas Chiricanas bombing case. The case was reopened in 2019 and remains one of the country’s most serious old aviation attacks.
A sinkhole has closed the road toward Punta Malibú in Nueva Gorgona, sparking concern among residents over worsening erosion. Locals fear the damage could eventually threaten nearby homes if no action is taken soon.
Vandalism at water wells in Guararé is endangering local communities and threatening household water supply. Residents are being urged to help protect the infrastructure and report harmful actions.
Construction has started on 22 new homes in Tubualá, Guna Yala, for families affected by a January 2025 fire that displaced more than 300 people. The homes are being built with maritime shipments coordinated from Colón.
Panama’s Interpol unit detained a Mexican man wanted by the United States in an alleged rape case. Authorities said the arrest was made possible through international police cooperation and information sharing.
More than $800,000 in credit is helping reactivate onion production in Coclé, where the crop remains strategic for Panama’s food supply. Producers say financing is important, but the sector still faces deeper challenges.
Panama has transferred a long-sought suspect in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center, a case known as the country’s deadliest terror attack. The extradition followed coordinated action involving Panamanian, U.S. and Venezuelan authorities.
Spay Panamá will hold a sterilization day in Colón for dogs and cats. Pets operated on will be identified with standard ear markings used in animal welfare programs.