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Panama’s Ministry of Health will deploy a medical module and emergency units at Playa Venao for the Surf competition at the South American Youth Games. The operation will run April 11 to 16 in Pedasí, Los Santos.
About 14,620 passengers traveled by boat in Panama during the first days of the Easter holiday period. Authorities also reported safety violations in Isla Colón and Santa Catalina.
UC Davis soccer player Lakelee Perkins volunteered with Global Medical Brigades in Panama, an experience that deepened her focus on health equity and service. Her time in underserved communities is shaping how she approaches leadership on and off the field.
The Chapel of Saint John Paul II at the Presidency will open to visitors on Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. The Easter weekend schedule gives the public a chance to visit the site during one of Panama’s most important religious periods.
Panama’s women’s national team has announced a 26-player roster for home qualifiers against Aruba and Cuba in Penonomé. The squad enters the decisive doubleheader second in Group E and still in contention for a place in the final qualifying round.
Afro-Panamanian cuisine remains a vital part of Panama’s identity, especially in places like Río Abajo, where food, commerce, and community are closely linked. The challenge now is preserving that heritage while cities modernize.
Panamanian authorities are increasing surveillance in Donoso to trace routes linked to illegal mining and curb environmental damage. The move underscores growing concern over unauthorized extraction in protected areas.
IMA said it has not harmed an Azuero onion producer over a disputed sales quota and reached an agreement with local growers to buy about 10,000 quintals of national onion. The deal supports onion commercialization in one of Panama’s key farming regions.
Panama is promoting an artificial insemination program in Chiriquí to improve cattle genetics and strengthen the competitiveness of small livestock producers. The initiative is part of a broader push to modernize national cattle production.
Rising tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran could disrupt global energy markets and shipping routes, with possible knock-on effects for the Panama Canal. Even from afar, Panama could feel the strain through fuel costs, trade shifts and changing cargo flows.
Panama’s National Lottery has moved its Sunday and Wednesday draws by one day for Semana Santa 2026 and set special holiday office hours. The changes are meant to help ticket vendors and prize winners manage operations smoothly during the Easter period.
Medical societies in Panama are warning about a rise in measles cases across the Americas and urging people to get vaccinated. Health experts say measles can spread rapidly among unvaccinated people.
Panama is under weather advisories for high UV radiation, strong heat sensation, and Pacific swell reaching up to 2 meters. The conditions raise risks for coastal activity and outdoor exposure.
Enrique “Chino” Jaramillo became part of Panama’s political history when he refused to release $100,000 in state funds for Omar Torrijos’s return from Mexico in 1969. His defiance became a lasting example of integrity under military pressure.
More than 77,000 vehicles have already traveled to Panama’s interior during the Easter holiday period, with police and transit authorities maintaining controls along key highways. Officials expect traffic to rise further before Sunday’s return flow to the capital.
A dry law has begun in David, Chiriquí, as Holy Week pilgrims travel to Alanje for religious observances. The measure is aimed at supporting order during one of the province’s busiest annual periods.
Two brothers, Ángel and Jamal Reynolds, drowned in the Sapillo River in Coclé province, turning a family outing into tragedy. The deaths highlight the dangers of swimming in natural waterways in Panama.
U.S. General Donovan met with President José Raúl Mulino and senior security officials in Panama to discuss strengthening bilateral security cooperation. The talks highlighted ongoing U.S.-Panamanian coordination and training with Panamanian forces.
Marco Rubio has accused China of bullying over delays involving Panama-flagged ships, adding to tensions tied to maritime trade and regional influence. The dispute underscores Panama’s strategic role as a shipping hub and the continued importance of the Panama Canal.
CBD in Panama is governed by Panamanian law from the moment someone enters the country, making local rules essential for travelers and residents. The issue also connects to how CBD fits within Panama’s healthcare framework.