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Fedebeis has rescheduled the suspended Veraguas vs. Los Santos Major Baseball game for a neutral field and behind closed doors after a brawl disrupted play. The move aims to restore order and keep the tournament on track.
TVN Media and the International Film Festival of Panama have formed an alliance to boost the visibility of the festival’s 14th edition across TVN platforms. The partnership aims to bring the event’s programming and initiatives to a wider audience in Panama.
The blood bank in Veraguas says it has secured its supply and will accept voluntary donations until Holy Thursday before pausing on Good Friday. Health staff are also urging residents to avoid unnecessary risks during Easter Week.
Panamanian consumers are worried that higher fuel prices will soon raise the cost of rice and other staple foods. The concern reflects growing pressure on household budgets as transport costs feed into grocery prices.
Panama’s maximum fuel prices will rise again on April 3, with gasoline and diesel all seeing increases. Diesel will post the biggest jump at 15 cents per liter.
Gen. Donovan met with President José Raúl Mulino and Panama’s senior security leaders to discuss continued security cooperation and regional stability. The talks highlighted Panama’s strategic role in hemispheric security and protection of key transit routes.
Communities in Chiriquí along the Inter-American Highway continue to face poor nighttime lighting, exposing safety risks and uneven public investment. The problem underscores broader inequality in basic services across Panama.
Panama will witness the April Pink Moon at its peak tonight at 9:11 p.m. Despite its name, the full moon will not appear pink, but it should be visible for several hours around the moment of maximum brightness.
An audit of the mining project in Donoso found exposed sulfide material and raised a possible acid drainage concern. The fifth SGS Panama report reviewed 147 environmental commitments tied to the project.
Gen. Donovan met with President José Raúl Mulino and senior security leaders in Panama, underscoring ongoing U.S.-Panama cooperation on security matters. The talks come as Panama focuses on border control, public order, and protecting strategic assets like the canal.
Panama Metro announced extended Holy Week 2026 service hours to help passengers reach terminals and key destinations across Panama City. Riders are also being urged to top up cards and follow security guidance at busy stations.
Worshippers and tourists are visiting the seven churches in Casco Viejo during Holy Week, with free entry set for Holy Thursday and Good Friday. The tradition blends Catholic devotion with the historic district’s strong tourist appeal.
Metro de Panamá has announced special Holy Week 2026 hours and urged riders to keep their cards recharged to avoid delays. The transit system is asking passengers to plan ahead and follow station guidance.
Panamanian producer Daniel Lauchú is helping NASA broadcast Artemis II, the first crewed mission in the agency’s Artemis program. The Emmy winner from Colón has turned a career in television and sports production into a leading role in space coverage.
Panama’s Environment Ministry has launched a 2026 sea turtle protection plan for the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. The program stresses that success depends on residents and visitors supporting conservation efforts.
Panama will expand its temporary fuel subsidy to public transport, cargo, agriculture and artisanal fishing, with price caps set for 91-octane gasoline and low-sulfur diesel. Authorities say the plan aims to prevent fare increases while a digital platform is built to manage the benefit.
The National Intermediate Championship semifinal stage will be played at the Justino Salinas stadium in La Chorrera. The venue sets the stage for the tournament’s decisive games.
MIDES has denied accusations made by a former Senadap director and backed the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities. The dispute adds pressure to oversight efforts involving a public institution in Panama.
Panama has declared Pesé’s Living Holy Week dramatization a national folkloric event, formally recognizing the tradition and creating an autonomous patronato to oversee it. The move strengthens the town’s cultural profile and helps preserve the observance.
Panama’s Comptroller General will monitor the use of state vehicles during Holy Week and fine violators between B/.100 and B/.500. The move is aimed at preventing misuse of public assets during the holiday period.