The latest, verified reporting on events across Panama and beyond. This section covers breaking stories, developments, and essential daily news.
San Francisco’s sanitary sewer network expansion is scheduled to begin on April 15, according to Panama’s sanitation program. The project is part of ongoing efforts to improve urban infrastructure in Panama City.
Panama has resumed exhumations tied to victims of the December 20 invasion, continuing work that began in 2020. The remains recovered are being analyzed in laboratories to help identify the victims.
Panama’s Commission of December 20 continues exhumation work while reviewing earlier identifications of remains after detecting inaccuracies. The effort remains tied to the country’s 1989 invasion legacy and the search for historical clarity.
Panamanian medical societies have warned that rising measles cases across the Americas could lead to reintroduction in Panama. They are urging stronger vaccination coverage and surveillance to prevent imported infections from spreading.
Panama is preparing a resolution to allow stored material from the Donoso mine to be processed and exported soon. Officials say the stockpiled material is lower quality than earlier extraction.
Four people were detained in Los Santos after authorities dismantled a drug sales point and seized items commonly used in narcotics distribution. The operation forms part of Panama’s wider effort to disrupt local drug networks.
IDAAN has adjusted the service hours at its Via Brasil agency in Panama City starting April 6. The change affects customers who visit the branch for in-person water utility services.
Panama’s Ministry of Commerce and Industries plans to authorize processing of the rock stockpile at Cobre Panamá this week. The move is aimed at reducing environmental risks tied to the mine’s post-shutdown material.
SENNIAF said one adolescent has already been located after an escape from a private shelter in Panama. The case highlights ongoing concerns about child protection and shelter security.
Panama’s public works minister defended the Via España expansion before lawmakers, while questions remained over environmental approval, business impacts, and the project’s final authorization. The hearing highlighted a contract worth more than $107 million that still awaits Comptroller endorsement.
IMA will hold agro-fairs on April 7 and 8 in several provinces across Panama, giving residents access to lower-cost food products. The events are part of a nationwide effort to make basic goods more affordable.
Panama’s environmental audit of Cobre Panamá has reached 88.84% completion and again warns that exposed rock at the Donoso site poses environmental and worker safety risks. The review also tracks progress on corrective measures as the mine remains shut down.
Africanized bee attacks are surging across Panama, with firefighters responding to 3,843 emergencies in the first 95 days of 2026. One 77-year-old man has died, and officials are urging the public to avoid swarms and call 103 immediately.
The 2026 Campeonato de Aceleración begins April 18 at Autódromo Panamá, opening a new season of drag racing in the country. Tickets are already on sale through official platforms.
An environmental lawyer says signatures tied to Puerto Barú do not require a new environmental study, underscoring MiAmbiente’s oversight role. The clarification comes as the project remains under public scrutiny in Panama.
Panama City will celebrate National Harpy Eagle Day and FestiHarpía 2026 on April 12 at Summit Botanical Garden with family activities, a costume contest and conservation talks. Tickets are available online, with registration for the contest open until April 11.
Authorities detected illegal logging inside Volcán Barú National Park after finding three cut trees in the Palo Solo sector of Boquerón. The Ministry of Environment filed a complaint and opened coordination with prosecutors.
Panama’s ATTT is defending the 2026 license plate design after criticism over the slogan “Con paso firme.” The agency says the plates will be delivered through the normal registration process for new vehicles.
Panama City is among the cities competing to host the 2029 Junior Pan American Games. A successful bid would bring regional attention, sports tourism, and international visibility to Panama.
Construction firms linked to the Blue Apple bribery case continue to win millions in Panama state contracts, including emergency awards in public works. The pattern has renewed scrutiny of procurement oversight and direct contracting.