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Calle Abajo de La Villa de Los Santos presented S.M. Mileydis Castañeda as its queen to the Carnival Board, marking the neighborhood’s formal step toward Carnival 2027 participation.
TVN 2 published the complete results of Panama’s Lotería Nacional de Beneficencia draw for Sunday, March 22, 2026, including first, second and third prize outcomes. Ticket holders should verify numbers with the official lottery authority.
Around 50 civil society groups in Panama urged citizens to monitor the Assembly’s selection of the defensor del pueblo as the candidate list is published and a two-day objection period opens.
More than 100 couples took part in a mass wedding at Playa Veracruz in Arraiján on March 22, 2026, capped by a shared dinner where attendees exchanged stories and memories.
A TVN 2 bulletin warns wind gusts may top 60 km/h in parts of Panama through March 23 due to indirect effects from a cold front over the Antilles and Caribbean Sea.
An appellate court revoked a November 2025 ruling that had halted changes to Panama district’s PLOT, rejecting Asociación Soy Paitilla’s claims of flawed public consultation and leaving Acuerdo No. 270 in force.
The Caja de Seguro Social (CSS) confirmed a first payment of a permanent bonus for retirees and pensioners: B/.50.00, to be disbursed in April; beneficiaries should watch for further CSS details.
UTP student Anilys Rodríguez won the Young Scholars Award 2026 for a geospatial model that optimizes urban waste collection points and will present at the Esri User Conference.
Deputy Alexandra Brenes said she was shocked after visiting a Panama shelter for pregnant girls, highlighting concerns about adolescent pregnancy and gaps in support services.
TVN announced a scheduled temporary power interruption at Hospital Dr. Joaquín Pablo Franco Sayas this Monday from about 7:00 to 9:00 a.m., while Naturgy Panamá conducts electrical repairs.
Telemetro reported that U.S. Ambassador Kevin Marino Cabrera married Panamanian Andrea Altamirano. Cabrera has served as ambassador since 2025 under President Donald Trump.
IntelliNews reports the Panama Canal is operating at full capacity amid the Iran conflict, keeping a vital global trade artery open and supporting Panama’s economy for now.
Panamanian infielder José Caballero, 29, opens the season as the New York Yankees’ shortstop after a combined season that included time with Tampa Bay. His role increases visibility for Panama’s baseball talent.
Chiriquí won Panama’s national Little League championship, beating Panama West 8-4, and will represent Panama at the Little League World Series in Williamsport.
A report spotlights the Panama Canal Authority’s promotion of a reservoir on the Indio River near Limón de Chagres, urging clear rules and fair compensation for affected communities.
The Sandoval brothers provided entertainment at the private wedding of Ambassador Kevin Cabrera and Andrea Altamirano Duque; the celebration extended into the early morning and was described as one of the year’s most exclusive social events.
Telemetro reported that the winning numbers for the Pirámide de Chakatín Sunday draw held on March 22, 2026, have been revealed; players should verify results with official channels.
TVN 2 reports Panama won the Central American 4-Nations American Football tournament, a regional title that TVN 2 said sends a strong message about the country’s growth in the sport.
MIDES payments continued this Monday in hard-to-reach areas of Panama, and the agency has scheduled a second payment period for June 2026 when deposits will begin via Clave Social cards.
Panama will offer a scholarship for experienced film, television and audiovisual professionals to train in India, covering tuition, student housing and meals for the entire stay.