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More than 300 children and young people joined the first Novice Swimming Competition organized by Panama City’s mayor’s office at the Alcalde Díaz Municipal Pool. The event drew over 500 attendees and featured breaststroke, freestyle, dolphin kick and relay races.
Princess Cruises’ Star Princess completed its first Panama Canal transit, marking an important early milestone for the new ship. The crossing highlights the canal’s role in both global shipping and cruise tourism.
President José Raúl Mulino revoked Panama’s decree regulating digital transport platforms, saying a broader dialogue is needed. The move reopens debate over how ride-hailing services should be governed.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance opened the Cepanim beneficiary registration platform on Monday, but many users quickly reported access failures. The launch highlights both the promise and the challenges of digital public services.
Star Princess completed its first Panama Canal transit, spotlighting Panama’s role in global cruise tourism and the enduring appeal of the canal. The milestone reinforces the country’s value as a destination for luxury itineraries.
Panama is extraditing a suspect linked to the 1994 bombing of Alas Chiricanas Flight 901 after his detention in Venezuela last November. The move advances one of the country’s most closely followed criminal cases.
Taxi drivers protested outside Panama’s National Assembly to back Decree 10, which regulates transport services requested through apps like Uber and inDrive. The demonstration highlighted the ongoing clash between traditional taxis and digital ride-hailing platforms.
A brother remains in serious condition after a machete attack during a drunken fight in Calobre, Veraguas. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Panama’s latest Parlacen dispute has returned to the forefront after the PRD asked that former President Laurentino Cortizo and former Vice President José Gabriel Carrizo be sworn in. The move has revived concerns that the regional body can serve as a shield for political leaders facing legal scrutiny.
A teenager drowned at the Chorro de La Chorrera, and authorities later recovered the body in Panama Oeste. The tragedy underscores the risks of swimming at natural water sites.
Panama has received the alleged principal suspect in the 1994 Alas Chiricanas bombing after extradition from Venezuela. The move brings one of the country’s most notorious cases back to Panamanian courts.
Panama’s planned rail line to David could begin construction as early as 2027, starting with an initial phase from Panama City to Capira. The project aims to strengthen national connectivity and improve long-distance transport.
Panama’s Economy and Finance Ministry reported an incident affecting the Cepanim website, a system tied to more than 450,000 beneficiaries and heirs. The glitch highlights the importance of reliable digital public services.
A robbery on an express bus along the Colón–Panama route has heightened concerns among regular passengers who depend on the busy corridor. The incident underscores ongoing safety worries on public transport linking Colón and Panama City.
Panama’s organized transport sector is preparing its response after the repeal of a decree tied to platform drivers and claims of unfair competition. The move intensifies an ongoing conflict over how digital ride services should be regulated.
Transport operators protested outside the National Assembly in Panama, backing regulation for digital ride-hailing platforms. They also demanded an apology from Deputy Ernesto Cedeño over his comments.
Retirees without internet access in Bocas del Toro went to the MEF to register for CEPANIM 2026 after the online platform crashed under heavy traffic. The case highlights the need for accessible in-person options alongside digital government services.
Health authorities in Coclé are intensifying vaccination efforts as respiratory illnesses rise in the province. The push comes ahead of the Americas Vaccination Week, set for April 23-30.
Panama is under two weather alerts as high temperatures and fire risk increase, while rain is expected in some parts of the country. The mixed forecast underscores the need for caution across different regions.
The IMA will hold agro-fairs across Panama on Tuesday, April 21, starting at 8:00 a.m. The sales aim to offer cheaper food products to local consumers.