The latest, verified reporting on events across Panama and beyond. This section covers breaking stories, developments, and essential daily news.
Venezuela has transferred Ali Zaki Hage Jalil, a suspect in the 1994 bombing of Alas Chiricanas Flight 901, to Panama. The move revives one of the country’s most notorious unresolved aviation terror cases.
Panama is weighing whether a tightly regulated system could let select foreign professionals work temporarily in the country. Supporters say the model could strengthen local talent while boosting competitiveness.
Princess Cruises’ Star Princess completed its first transit of the Panama Canal, adding a new ship to one of the cruise line’s signature voyages. The passage highlights the canal’s enduring role in global cruising and Panama’s tourism profile.
Panama’s short-lived decree on ride-hailing has revived the debate over how to regulate digital transport platforms without protecting entrenched interests. The next framework will be judged on whether it improves safety, competition, and access, or creates new barriers.
The deaths of two students in Ngäbe-Buglé have intensified scrutiny of dangerous river crossings that threaten children on the way to school. The tragedy has renewed pressure on Panama to deliver safe infrastructure in remote communities.
More than 5,000 students attended Panama’s Tu Carrera vocational fair to explore study options and experience workplace scenarios. The event helped young people connect career planning with real-world professional paths.
Police Sergeant Militza De León is teaching in Curundú to help young people who left school reconnect with learning and opportunity. Her work blends discipline, mentorship, and community service.
A sharp critique of Panama’s political appointments has reignited debate over the independence of the Electoral Tribunal, the Ombudsman’s Office, and rules for independent candidates. The controversy centers on fairness, transparency, and public trust in democratic institutions.
The “Agua en Tu Aula” program has benefited 40 educational centers in Panama, including the El Congo school in Chagres. The effort brings together the U.S. Embassy, Southern Command, and partner organizations.
The IMA agreed to buy 30,000 quintals of frijol chiricano from Chiriquí producers for $1.9 million, easing pressure on farmers facing a difficult sales season. The beans will move through packaging and canning channels and be sold in IMA outlets.
Panama’s government has repealed Executive Decree 10, which aimed to regulate digital transport platforms, and created a commission to draft a new proposal in 90 days. The decision has stirred reactions across the country’s transport sector.
Panama’s labor market is failing many young people, with youth unemployment running well above the national average and nearly half of workers in informality. The mismatch between education and employer needs is deepening the problem.
Panama has repealed Executive Decree 10, which aimed to regulate digital transport platforms, and launched a 90-day consultation process. A working commission will now draft a new proposal with input from all sides.
Dan Brown presented Wild Symphony in Panama, using 21 animal characters and musical instruments to make classical music more accessible to young audiences. The project highlights a family-friendly approach to arts education.
River flows in Coclé have fallen in the Grande, Chico and Antón basins, prompting concern about water supply as demand remains high. The decline is linked to climate conditions that are increasing evaporation and reducing available water.
Search efforts are intensifying for Lisseth Navas, who was last seen at her home in El Trébol, Pacora, around 1:00 p.m. Her whereabouts remain unknown.
Panama is advancing a bilateral agenda with the United Kingdom that includes rail and air connectivity, with Foreign Minister Martínez-Acha Vásquez stressing the country’s role in global trade and maritime security.
Panama’s subsidized fuel system has surpassed $1 million in transactions, with nearly 47,000 beneficiaries registered across all enabled categories. The figures underscore the program’s continued reach and its role in easing fuel costs.
Commercial activity is increasing at the Azuero fairgrounds as organizers prepare for the International Fair of Azuero, which could attract more than 300,000 visitors. The event runs from April 23 to May 3.
Panama’s Supreme Court ordered the State to pay $75,000 to three dietilenglycol victims and required the CSS to issue a public apology. The ruling also mandates memorial and website measures to honor victims and track ongoing claims.