Order Disruption Reported at Tocumen Youth Care Center
Senniaf reported an afternoon incident at the Tocumen CAI involving adolescents. No further details were provided about injuries, causes, or the response.
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Senniaf reported an afternoon incident at the Tocumen CAI involving adolescents. No further details were provided about injuries, causes, or the response.
Panama’s National Assembly moved ahead with interviews for the Ombudsman post, with Eduardo Leblanc and Ángela Russo facing the most objections. The hearings highlighted concerns over independence, merit-based hiring, and whether the institution should be reappointed or renewed.
Panama will start Holy Week lane reversals this Thursday on key routes heading inland, including sections toward Howard, Capira and Sajalices. The traffic measure is intended to ease holiday congestion.
NASA has started the Artemis II countdown and says the mission is in excellent shape ahead of its planned launch from Kennedy Space Center. The flight will send four astronauts around the Moon for the first time since 1972.
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The National Assembly has opened the selection process for a new Electoral Tribunal magistrate to replace Alfredo Juncá when his term ends in 2026. The move passed 32-22 and immediately drew criticism from lawmakers who questioned the timing.
A DVIDS item reports that the U.S. SOUTHCOM commander visited Panama. The source provides no further details on meetings, agenda, or outcomes.
A DVIDS image caption confirms a visit to Panama by the SOUTHCOM commander, underscoring ongoing U.S.-Panama security ties. The source offers no further details on meetings or announcements.
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The Panama Canal is reportedly seeing more traffic as conflict tied to Iran pushes some shipping away from riskier routes. The shift highlights the canal’s continued importance to global trade and Panama’s economy.
SENNIAF reported that 14 minors escaped from the Tocumen center and later confirmed that five had been located. The agency has not released further details about the incident in the source provided.
Panama City Hall says license plates will be issued only for new vehicles in 2026. The announcement affects drivers in the capital, though the municipality has not yet provided further details.