The latest, verified reporting on events across Panama and beyond. This section covers breaking stories, developments, and essential daily news.
Residents of Villa Luchín in Tocumen continue to hope for reliable 24-hour water service at home. The issue highlights the importance of basic utilities in fast-growing areas of Panama City.
The IMA reported irregularities and delays at one of Tuesday’s agrofairs and apologized to buyers for the inconvenience. The event highlights the importance of these sales for Panamanian households seeking affordable essentials.
AI is helping enterprise IT teams move from reacting to outages to predicting them before users are affected. The shift is especially important in complex hybrid environments that span cloud and private infrastructure.
Panama City Hall said new 2026 vehicle plates will go directly to car dealerships for first-time registrations. The ATTT has already delivered the first batch of 19,940 plates.
Panama’s Sinaproc, Fire Department, Aeronaval Service and Environment Ministry launched the third phase of Guardianes 2026 for Holy Week. The joint operation is aimed at strengthening safety, prevention and response across the country.
Juan Aizpurúa’s defense has appealed the provisional detention order imposed after an altercation during a Béisbol Mayor game. The case now moves to review as the legal process continues.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi reportedly suffered a heart attack while imprisoned in Iran, according to her supporters. Her case is again drawing attention to Tehran’s treatment of dissidents.
The Casco Antiguo will mark Holy Thursday with a procession of the Last Supper, featuring a 2,500-pound sculpture carried by 140 bearers. The display is expected to draw large crowds to Panama City’s historic center during Holy Week.
Panama and the United States are placing regional cooperation against organized crime at the center of their security agenda. The effort reflects growing emphasis on continental coordination to confront transnational threats.
Police in Panama have detained a fourth suspect in the homicide of a Hindu citizen, advancing an investigation into the killing. The arrest adds momentum to a case that remains under active review by authorities.
The Institute of Agricultural Marketing will hold agro-fairs on Wednesday, April 1, starting at 8:00 a.m. The events will offer affordable food products for residents in Panama.
APEDE urged Panama’s National Assembly to select the next Defensor del Pueblo through a transparent process and choose a candidate with independence and integrity. The call highlights the importance of the ombudsman role in protecting citizens’ rights.
A plane made an emergency landing at Panamá Pacífico International Airport after an electrical failure. Panama’s Air Accident Investigation Office has opened the case to determine the cause.
HBO is preparing a second Harry Potter season before the first one premieres, with the new series set to adapt one book per season. The weekly release plan could keep season one running into 2027.
Panama and the United States agreed to deepen regional cooperation against cartels, terrorism and organized crime during a meeting in Panama City. The talks also addressed maritime security, port protection and legal tools to combat illicit finance.
Panama is being recognized among the countries with the best air quality in the world, surpassing Costa Rica in the ranking. The result highlights the country’s environmental strengths even as temperatures continue to rise.
Panama City will partially close the Mercado de Mariscos and San Felipe Neri on April 6 for a scheduled cleaning day. The maintenance aims to improve sanitation at two of the capital’s busiest public markets.
The CSS is promoting Mi Caja Digital as a way to download the digital payslip and consult laboratory information online. The platform is part of Panama’s broader move toward faster, more accessible public services.
Panama Canal traffic is rising as shipping companies reroute vessels amid conflict in the Middle East and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz. The shift highlights the canal’s role as a key alternative in global trade.
Panama is again focused on the 1994 Alas Chiricanas bombing as extradition efforts move ahead against a suspect tied to the attack. The case remains one of the country’s most painful unresolved tragedies.