Category: News

Veraguas leads the 83rd Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol Mayor at 7-1 after two weeks, with Chiriquí and Panamá Oeste close behind as provinces battle for the top eight spots.

IDAAN says the Chilibre water treatment plant is operating at 90% capacity while repair work continues after a pump station failure; authorities will provide further updates.

President José Raúl Mulino received letters of credence from five ambassadors at the Palacio de Las Garzas on March 24, 2026, formalizing their roles and reaffirming diplomatic ties.

Panama’s Ministry of Health has sworn in a commission to bolster hospital resilience in public and private facilities, aiming to anticipate risks and restore services rapidly after emergencies.

The Río Indio reservoir project in Panama has entered the preparatory phase for a Category‑3 Environmental Impact Assessment, with updates to basin baseline studies, plans to resettle around 500 families and proposals to restore biological corridors to protect local biodiversity.

A remote robotic surgery to treat a stroke was successfully tested at The Panama Clinic in Panama City, marking a local demonstration of teleoperated neurosurgical technology. The brief report highlights the procedure but provides limited clinical detail.

MiAmbiente delivered uniforms and equipment to more than 500 park rangers in Panama to strengthen surveillance in protected areas, boosting on-the-ground conservation capacity.

A La Prensa editorial warns that political fanaticism in Panama—loyalty divorced from critical judgment—erodes institutions, enables poor governance and threatens democratic accountability.

Organizers of a yard sale at the U.S. Embassy in Panama recommend attendees carry only a personal handbag and extra bags for purchases; full event details should be checked with official sources.

The Caja de Seguro Social has clarified which retirees and pensioners in Panama will not receive the permanent bonus, and provided guidance on amounts, dates and eligibility. Beneficiaries should consult CSS official channels for full details.

International Railway Journal reports Panama and Costa Rica have advanced a memorandum of understanding to coordinate cross‑border rail planning, marking a potential step toward closer regional rail integration.

A second person accused in the killing of a merchant in Chitré has been placed in provisional detention; the suspect, known as “Válvula,” is already serving a 144-month sentence for drug offenses.

Minister Beatriz Carles de Arango will appear before Panama’s National Assembly on April 1 to provide detailed information on Mides’ management of child shelters and oversight measures to protect minors.

Sidewalk recovery works in Bella Vista restore space for pedestrians and introduce front-in parking to improve pedestrian safety and better organize traffic.

The IMA published locations and buyer requirements for March 25 agroferias in Panama, where rice will be offered at $5. Shoppers should consult IMA channels for venue details and eligibility.

Coach Hugo Broos said South Africa turned to Panama for two friendlies after Brazil and Argentina asked for R90m. Panama were chosen for availability and fit, but were not free.

Nex Panamá reports that students are taking a leading role in school care through the program “Gente Cool,” highlighting youth involvement in maintaining and improving school environments.

UPI reports that Panama successfully tested remote robotic surgery to treat a stroke on March 24, 2026. The pilot could expand access to urgent stroke care, though connectivity and regulation remain hurdles.

Panama’s National Railway Secretariat has partnered with rail institute INCOFER as a first regional partner in talks about a possible cross-border rail link, with the Panamá Pacífico–Divisa stretch identified as the likely initial Panamanian segment.

A young man was detained in Panama on suspicion of human trafficking after investigators say he recruited minors and adult women and promoted them via online catalogs and WhatsApp.