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San Francisco’s communal board has ordered the demolition of a guard booth to advance the Coco Parque project, which it says was validated through citizen consultations. The decision marks a new step in a neighborhood development effort in Panama City.
The PRD will begin a leadership renewal process in 2027 after its heavy 2024 election defeat, with a National Directory in January and a Congress in November. The party also continues to lose members as it looks ahead to 2029.
Panama’s ambassador to the United States said the FBI has worked with Panama for 30 years on the Alas Chiricanas case. He vowed the pursuit of those responsible will continue.
A sewage treatment plant near Ciudad del Futuro has raised alarm over its deteriorating condition. The case highlights the pressure on Panama’s urban infrastructure as residential areas expand.
A vehicle carrying diesel overturned in Arraiján, where firefighters responded, the driver remained stable, and the road was cleaned. The incident briefly affected traffic in a busy Panama Oeste corridor.
Around 47,000 transport operators in Panama have registered for subsidized fuel, representing more than $1 million in government support. The program remains a key relief measure for the country’s transport sector.
Mary Theisen-Lappen of Bloomington will compete for the United States at the 2026 Pan American Weightlifting Championships in Panama City. The event will take place at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento in the Panamanian capital.
Panama’s Environment Ministry has begun rehabilitation work at Coiba National Park and restricted visitor access during the project. The move is aimed at preserving one of the country’s key heritage and conservation sites.
Panama’s Public Ministry is asking the public for help finding Leonardo Arias, a Venezuelan man who disappeared in San Miguelito on April 15. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Residents in Coco del Mar say a security booth was demolished without notice, while San Francisco representative Serena Vamvas says it was built on public servitude space. The dispute centers on access, property boundaries, and local authority over shared land.
IFARHU is guiding applicants through the download process for the 2026 socioeconomic form tied to the General Scholarship Contest. The form is a key step for students seeking education support in Panama.
Panamanian police arrested five foreign nationals in La Chorrera after two officers were allegedly assaulted during a patrol in Barrio Balboa. The detainees include three Colombians and two Venezuelans.
The DGI has enabled partial service at its Vía España branch in Panama City, focusing on fuel tax payments, marbetes and customs liquidations. The move restores key in-person procedures for drivers, importers and businesses.
Two people died in a traffic accident near Valle Rico on the road between Las Tablas and Tonosí in Los Santos province. The crash underscores ongoing road safety concerns on Panama’s regional highways.
Panama will host more than 40 countries at a major maritime convention as global trade routes face rising uncertainty. The gathering highlights the country’s strategic role in international shipping and logistics.
Panama City will plant 500 seedlings along the Tocumen Airport boulevard for Earth Day, adding shade and greener landscaping to a major corridor. The project is part of the capital district’s broader reforestation plan.
Panama has revoked the decree that would have regulated platform-based transport and created a “Taxi de Lujo” category. A new decree instead sets up a working group led by the Ministry of Government.
The Ministry of Health continued an eviction operation against vendors outside the Manuel Paulino Ocaña Polyclinic in Penonomé. The move centers on keeping access to the health facility clear and orderly.
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was reported northeast of Tortí in Panama early Monday, with no injuries or damage reported so far. The tremor highlights the country’s ongoing seismic activity.
The hearing for Ronny Rodríguez and William Pittí in Panama’s wiretapping case was suspended after notification issues involving the National Security Council. The proceeding has been rescheduled for April 24.