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Classes remain suspended in parts of Bocas del Toro and Veraguas as heavy rain continues to threaten school routes and community access. In northern Veraguas, swollen rivers have also damaged homes and swept away livestock.
Panama is hosting the 2026 South American Games, bringing more than 2,000 athletes from across the continent to compete. The event gives the country a major regional spotlight in international sports.
Panama’s National Assembly has launched the review of 27 candidates for a new Electoral Tribunal magistrate, with interviews and document checks due in the coming days. Lawmakers face a tight deadline before the legislative session ends on April 30.
The renewal tender for Plaza 5 de Mayo in Panama City has been suspended after a bidder challenged the recommendation to award the $7 million contract. The complaint questions the winning proposal’s pricing and compliance with tender requirements.
Bocas del Toro held a lionfish capture competition with technical support from the Aquatic Resources Authority to help protect marine ecosystems. The effort highlights ongoing community action against an invasive species that threatens reef health in Panama.
IDAAN says water projects in Bocas del Toro have reached up to 79% completion. The works are part of ongoing efforts to improve service in the province.
Metro users in Panama are calling for more order at train access points as crowding affects daily travel. Older adults and mothers with babies are among the passengers most impacted.
Workers at Panama’s Ministry of Health building in Panama City were evacuated after a gas-like odor was reported. Firefighters inspected the site and ruled out the presence of gas.
A National Police sergeant died after an armed confrontation in El Chorrillo, Panama City, and police later captured a suspect known as “Yamir.” Another officer was injured in the same incident.
Farruko performed at the opening ceremony of the South American Youth Games Panama 2026 at Rommel Fernández Stadium on April 12. The event brought together music, parades, and sports symbolism before thousands of spectators.
The Panama National Police has enabled the withdrawal process for retirees to claim their antiquity bonus. The benefit applies to former officers eligible for the service-based payment.
Classes remain suspended in parts of Bocas del Toro and Veraguas affected by heavy rain as education authorities prioritize safety. The measure will stay in place until weather conditions improve.
Marea Verde announced a new barrier on the Matías Hernández River to trap waste before it reaches Panama Bay. The group says a similar system on the Juan Díaz River kept 220,000 kilos of trash out of the bay and sea in 2025.
The Villa Zaita station interchange is now operating, linking Metro de Panamá Line 1 with MiBus and other bus routes. The new transfer point is expected to improve mobility for commuters in Panama City.
Rice growers in Coclé are warning of a possible $0.15-per-pound increase as higher fuel costs squeeze production. The move could add pressure to one of Panama’s most important staple foods.
INADEH has launched a recruitment day for port training at its Panama Pacífico headquarters, linking technical education with Panama’s logistics sector. The initiative targets people interested in jobs connected to port operations.
Heavy rain in northern Veraguas swelled rivers, damaged homes and cut off access to several communities. The flooding also caused livestock losses after animals were swept away by strong currents.
MiAmbiente suspended a Marbella project after sediments were discharged into Panama City’s Matasnillo River, allowing only remediation work at the site. The move highlights continued environmental enforcement in a densely developed part of the capital.
Villa Zaita is set to gain a new interchange designed to connect bus routes with the Panama Metro, part of a broader push to improve public transport integration. The project follows earlier initiatives such as the Tocumen interchange.
The LPF has launched an integrity review involving a player from Alianza FC after a controversy in the match against Plaza Amador. The process underscores the league’s focus on fair play and competition standards.