The latest, verified reporting on events across Panama and beyond. This section covers breaking stories, developments, and essential daily news.
Panama’s Lotería Nacional has started selling cartones for the Mega Bingo Mundial TV 2026; the first televised draw is scheduled for April 23, 2026. Further details on prizes and ticketing are pending.
Residents of banana-producing communities in Barú protested on March 25 over shortages of drinking water and electricity, warning they will stay on alert until Idaan and other authorities provide concrete responses.
Firefighters are working to extinguish a warehouse blaze in Río Abajo, Panama City, and have entered the structure to search after reports that one worker may be missing, Major Otilio Racine said.
The USS Nimitz will visit Panama alongside the USS Gridley as part of the Mares del Sur 2026 exercise, marking a historic carrier arrival after more than 50 years.
Panama’s foreign minister met with 10 Panamanian citizens detained in Cuba since late February, an official visit confirmed by government sources as part of the minister’s agenda on the island.
The Cámara Marítima de Panamá warned that deterioration of Avenida Randolph in Colón is harming port logistics—this artery moves about 46% of the country’s TEUs and needs urgent repairs.
Panama’s Ministry of Education redesigned its English curriculum with technical advice from the U.S. Embassy’s regional English office, aiming to promote more dynamic classroom learning.
The Feria Internacional de David donated harvest displayed at the exhibition to local homes, foundations and school cafeterias, redirecting produce to community needs.
Panama’s foreign minister Javier Martínez-Acha visited Havana to meet Cuban officials and to see Panamanians detained since Feb. 28. The trip seeks consular access and follow-up on the case.
An official report says a recall petition against Colón Mayor Diógenes Galván was archived after organizers submitted only 305 signatures, halting the effort for now.
Telemetro reports that, effective immediately, Panama’s Caja de Seguro Social (CSS) allows insured users to check medical exam availability and view results online via Mi Caja Digital.
La Semana Más Saludable “Fit 4 All” se celebrará del 20 al 25 de abril en Ciudad del Saber con actividades gratuitas destinadas a promover buenos hábitos y apoyar una causa solidaria.
A warehouse fire was reported Wednesday afternoon in the Río Abajo corregimiento of Panama City. Initial reports offer limited details; authorities have yet to release full information.
Panama’s first lady joined 45 international spouses at a White House summit where Melania Trump presented a humanoid robot, Figura 3, to highlight AI’s potential in education.
Shoppers at Merca La Chorrera are favoring “La puerquita sopera,” a bag of legumes sold for one balboa, as they search for affordable staples at the market.
Panama City’s Casco Antiguo will host the International Holy Week from March 27 to April 5, 2026; organizers have announced program updates and details. Attendees should check official channels for the full schedule and visitor guidance.
A warehouse fire in Río Abajo has prompted authorities to prepare preventive evacuations of nearby residents. Officials are expected to move people from adjacent homes and buildings as emergency response continues.
A night-time disturbance at the CAI de Tocumen led to property damage, theft and the escape of several adolescents; Senniaf and other agencies launched searches and opened investigations.
Panama district Mayor Mayer Mizrachi accuses the central government of withholding legally mandated IBI transfers, citing a $1,107m collection versus $618m transferred and warning of municipal project cuts.
Authorities issued a heat watch for Panama as strong solar radiation is expected to raise the heat index, increasing risks of heat-related illness. Residents are urged to take basic precautions and stay informed.