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Panama police intercepted two women near La Joyita prison carrying firearms, ammunition, suspected drugs and other contraband. The seizure highlights ongoing efforts to stop illegal items from entering penitentiary centers.
The Green Climate Fund has chosen Panama to host its regional office for Latin America and the Caribbean, strengthening the country’s climate diplomacy profile. The move could help coordinate regional responses to climate challenges.
Acodeco found major failures in air conditioner energy-label compliance during inspections in Panama City, with only three of 208 models meeting the rules. The agency says it will keep checking stores nationwide.
The USS Nimitz and USS Gridley arrived in Panama Bay on March 29 as part of the Southern Seas 2026 deployment. The ships will stay until April 2, highlighting Panama’s strategic role in regional maritime operations.
Albrook station on the Panama Metro reopened at noon on March 29 after roof work, restoring service at one of Panama City’s key transit hubs. The update should ease commuting for passengers who depend on the station for daily travel.
Authorities arrested 16 people in an anti-micro-trafficking operation across several communities in eastern Panama, including Chepo and nearby areas. The coordinated sweep targeted suspected drug distribution points in rural and indigenous localities.
The USS Nimitz was formally welcomed in Panama by deputies and Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi during a high-profile visit. The source does not provide further operational details, but the stop underscores Panama’s strategic maritime role.
Minsa sent ambulances to the Flaco Bala Hernández stadium after a fight during a Mayor League baseball game left several people injured, including one with a head trauma in reserved condition. The cause of the altercation was not disclosed.
A La Prensa opinion piece warns that Panama’s electric vehicle boom is being undermined by high public charging prices and limited access for apartment and rental residents. It calls for stronger regulatory oversight and more transparent marketing.
A baseball game between Los Santos and Veraguas was suspended after a violent brawl injured several people in Panama. Police arrested one person, while Minsa treated the injured and Fedebeis opened an investigation.
Panama’s Foreign Minister Javier Martinez Acha held a phone call with the Prime Minister, according to a brief official notice. No details were released about the topics discussed.
A La Prensa commentary says Panama’s electric car push under Law 295 may not be as green as advertised, citing battery emissions, tire wear and weak oversight. It calls for local data and stricter regulation before treating EVs as a zero-emissions solution.
A fight during a Veraguas vs. Los Santos game in Panama prompted an emergency response and the use of two ambulances to transfer the injured. The incident happened in the fourth episode while Veraguas led 5-0.
Panama’s Chamber of Commerce is proposing electronic labeling as an alternative to front-of-pack food warnings, arguing it would provide more information without raising packaging costs. The group says any labeling policy should also include consumer education.
Acodeco says most air conditioners inspected in Panama City lacked proper energy-efficiency labeling. The agency will continue nationwide checks to enforce compliance.
The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier has arrived in Panamanian waters and was welcomed by deputies and Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi. The brief report highlights Panama’s strategic maritime importance but gives no further operational details.
South Africa coach Hugo Broos is expected to make lineup changes for the second friendly against Panama after assessing his side’s previous performance. The match appears to be part of a wider squad evaluation process.
China is detaining Panama-flagged ships as a dispute over port control escalates. The case has already moved into court and international arbitration.
Premier Mark Brantley met with Panamanian Ambassador Xiomara Perez to discuss strengthening ties between Panama and St. Kitts and Nevis. The talks highlighted a longstanding diplomatic relationship and shared historical connections.
El IFARHU señaló que el retraso del pago del PASE-U 2026 se debe a la validación de datos con Meduca y a registros tardíos. Aún no hay fecha oficial de pago.