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Plaza Amador defeated Sporting 3-0 and extended its shutout streak to four matches, moving four points clear in the race for a direct semifinal spot. The club has now won five straight after a poor start to the Clausura.
Star Princess has completed its first Fort Lauderdale-to-Panama Canal transit, spotlighting one of Panama’s signature cruise routes. The crossing underscores the canal’s continued importance to tourism and international travel.
Star Princess has completed its first Panama Canal transit, marking a milestone for the new cruise ship and highlighting the canal’s role in global tourism. The crossing reinforces Panama’s status as a major destination for iconic cruise itineraries.
Panama is highlighting baseball as part of the 2026 South American Youth Games, with live coverage set across TVMAX, TVN Pass, and YouTube. The event puts Panama’s youth sports scene and baseball tradition in the regional spotlight.
The Panama Canal has awarded new road construction works in the Río Indio project area under an agreement with the Ministry of Public Works. The project highlights coordination between the Canal and the state as infrastructure planning advances.
The Panama Canal has awarded road construction in the Río Indio basin, advancing infrastructure that will improve access in a strategically important area. The new routes are part of broader efforts to accelerate the project in the canal watershed.
Panama’s fire service handled 461 emergencies over the weekend, including 126 vegetation fires. The figures underscore the strain on crews during periods of heightened fire risk.
Two young people died in a traffic accident on the Las Tablas–Tonosí road near Valle Rico, in Los Santos. The fatal crash has renewed concern about road safety on rural highways in Panama.
A CSS surgical team at Ciudad de la Salud completed a complex aortic operation on a patient with chronic dissection and a dangerous aneurysm. The patient is recovering favorably after the high-risk procedure.
Demolition has begun on the structure that blocked access to Coco Parque in San Francisco, opening a long-disputed public waterfront space in Panama City. Community leaders say the move clears the way for a future park with paths, lighting and green areas.
Star Princess has completed its first Panama Canal transit, marking a milestone for the new cruise ship and a high-profile moment for Panama’s iconic waterway. The crossing highlights the canal’s enduring importance in global cruise itineraries.
Panama’s planned Panama-David-Border railway could reach its first bidding stage in 2027 as feasibility studies continue. The first phase would link Panama City to Capira and could take at least five years to build.
The MEF website went down just as electronic registration for Cepanim payments began, prompting retirees to seek help in person at ministry offices. The outage disrupted access to a key public service for pensioners.
Colón defeated Bocas del Toro to force a sixth game in the 2026 Major Baseball semifinal series. The tense matchup now moves one step closer to a decisive finish.
Dan Brown met President José Raúl Mulino at the Palacio de las Garzas during a Panama visit centered on his children’s work Wild Symphony. The author praised the country, said he plans to return, and described visits to Casco Antiguo, the Fish Market and the Panama Canal.
Panama has received the extradition of the main suspect in the 1994 Alas Chiricanas bombing, reviving one of the country’s most notorious unresolved cases. The transfer from Venezuela follows a reactivated investigation and an Interpol red notice.
Princess Cruises’ newest ship has completed its first Panama Canal transit, marking an important milestone for the vessel and the cruise line. The crossing highlights Panama’s continuing role as a key route for global cruising and maritime travel.
IFARHU has confirmed that PASE-U payments for 2026 will be made by card to improve control and reduce misuse of funds. The shift changes how one of Panama’s main school support programs will be distributed.
Seven people were detained in Pedregal, Chiriquí, during an anti-drug operation that led to the seizure of a sedan, marijuana, and suspected cocaine packages. The bust targeted microtrafficking in one of Panama’s key western provinces.
San Francisco officials removed a barrier that had blocked access to Coco Park for more than 20 years. The demolition restores entry to the public green space near Belvedere Park and Windrose.