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Chiriquí stayed alive with a 5-0 shutout of Veraguas, while Panamá Oeste beat Darién 7-0 to move ahead in their quarterfinal series. Both teams return to action tonight as the Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol Mayor playoff race intensifies.
Panamanian authorities have expanded the list of seized property in the Brands case to include several apartments and 27 luxury handbags. The asset freezes also cover SUVs and other valuables tied to the investigation.
Panama’s Health Ministry has canceled the registrations of three perfumes and ordered them removed from the market after detecting a banned ingredient linked to health risks. The action follows similar withdrawals of other fragrances in 2025.
Panama City Hall delivered a 2026 Ford Transit microbus to the Las Garzas Community Board to support staff transportation. The vehicle was purchased for B/.50,611 with IBI funds.
The Bridge of the Americas will stay under seven days of monitoring after its partial reopening, with only certain vehicles allowed to cross. The precaution reflects the bridge’s importance to traffic between Panama City and western Panama.
Panama has urged China and the international community to respect its sovereignty after inspections of Panamanian-flagged ships increased in Chinese ports. The move highlights the country’s concern over treatment of its maritime registry and flag vessels abroad.
Panama’s Cabinet approved a project for the country to adopt the Meter Convention, a move designed to strengthen national measurements and deepen participation in international metrology bodies. The step could support trade, regulation, and technical standards.
Judicial investigators in Panama have opened a case in Chiriquí after a reported kidnapping raised suspicions of a possible staged deception. The inquiry is now focused on determining whether the incident was a real abduction or a false claim.
Panama’s government has proposed a new law to update the Order of Belisario Porras and replace a decree that dates to 1970. The move would modernize the rules governing one of the country’s national honors.
President José Raúl Mulino signed a law creating the Patronato del Festival del Toro Guapo de Antón, formally organizing the traditional event and setting its official date. The measure strengthens recognition of one of Coclé province’s most important cultural celebrations.
Panama and Paraguay agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade, security, culture, and technical work in agriculture and livestock. The partnership highlights Panama’s role as a logistics hub and Paraguay’s strength in agroproduction.
Panama’s IFARHU General Scholarship Contest remains a key education aid program for students who meet the academic average and application requirements. Families are closely watching the process because it can help cover study-related costs.
Antón has created a Patronato for the Festival del Toro Guapo to improve its organization, promotion, and cultural preservation. The new structure includes strict oversight for any funds it receives.
Panama’s Red de Derechos Humanos is urging lawmakers to reject candidates it considers unfit for Ombudsman. The selection process has also sparked political conflict in the National Assembly.
Tocumen International Airport aims to handle 30 million passengers a year by 2030 through expansion, investment, and operational upgrades. The target underscores Panama’s push to strengthen its role as a regional aviation hub.
A CK Hutchison subsidiary has filed arbitration against Maersk over a planned Panama ports takeover, adding legal tension to a closely watched deal. The dispute highlights the strategic importance of Panama’s port assets and their connection to global trade.
Panama Oil Terminals expressed sorrow after a tanker truck explosion in La Boca killed one person and injured others on April 6. The company said the incident occurred in areas operated under a sublease tied to a Panama Maritime Authority concession.
Panama’s Minister of Government is calling for urgent transport reform, citing the rise of informal, app-based, and improvised services outside official control. The push puts regulation, oversight, and public order back at the center of the national mobility debate.
Maersk has denied responsibility in the dispute with Panama Ports Company after Panama’s court invalidated the port concession contract. The case now moves into international legal proceedings with possible implications for Panama’s logistics sector.
Anti-corruption pressure is mounting in Panama as lawmakers leave key sanction proposals stalled in the National Assembly. The debate has sharpened over whether companies convicted of corruption should still be allowed to receive government contracts.