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Panama’s Law 68/2003 lets anyone record advance medical wishes (voluntades anticipadas) by notary deed or a signed document with three impartial witnesses and name a representative.
A recent rise in fuel prices has Panamanians seeking ways to cut expenses and watching for higher costs in the canasta básica, as households and businesses assess potential inflationary effects.
Vendors at Mercado San Felipe Neri report price rises for lettuce, celery and tomatoes brought from Tierras Altas after fuel costs increased; merchants are urging a fuel subsidy.
Rural communities across Chiriquí report persistent nighttime blackouts and missing public lighting along the Interamericana and in Tierras Altas, raising safety concerns despite fewer scheduled outages under the current electricity company.
BBQ Fest held its 31st edition in Panama, featuring teams of friends and family competing with grilled meat recipes in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Vegetable prices for lettuce, celery and tomatoes have risen in Panama markets as vendors link the increases to higher transport costs driven by recent fuel price rises; sellers propose fuel subsidies to ease the impact.
The Panama Canal Authority is recruiting through empleos.pancanal.com as it plans to create around 3,000 new jobs; applicants must apply via the official portal, with most roles requiring Spanish.
A Panamanian tribunal ordered one year of provisional detention for an adolescent alleged to be the author of the aggravated homicide in the Rogelio Hudson case after a hearing of more than two hours.
Panama has urged residents to join efforts to contain dengue, with authorities calling for community action on mosquito control and prevention to reduce transmission.
The Caja de Seguro Social (CSS) has published the April 2026 payment calendar for retirees and pensioners, noting ACH and cheque dates and that some beneficiaries will receive three payments this month.
Verano Canal brought thousands of families together for an afternoon of musical performances and a festive atmosphere, with attendees arriving early to enjoy the program.
TVN 2 promoted live coverage of a Béisbol Mayor 2026 match between Panamá Metro and Colón, directing viewers to watch the game on TVMAX. The brief notice offered no scores or game details.
Panama’s foreign minister attended the CELAC‑Africa Forum in Bogotá, joining delegates from 33 regional countries and 19 African delegations to advance multilateral dialogue and cooperation.
AOL reports a heated exchange between Panama infielder Jonathan Arauz and the national team’s manager during the World Baseball Classic; details remain limited and officials have not issued a full response.
A vehicle fall in Loma Brígida, Panamá Oeste, left one person dead and another injured, with firefighters conducting rescue operations at the scene, local media reported.
SINAPROC has issued an advisory for winds up to 60 km/h in parts of Panama from March 21–23, urging residents to take precautions and follow official updates.
SINAPROC issued an advisory for Panama from March 21–23, warning of winds up to 60 km/h and varying-intensity rains; residents should secure property and follow official updates.
TVN reports two people died and one was injured in separate traffic accidents in Panama Oeste within 12 hours; the first crash occurred near midnight in El Nazareno, La Chorrera.
A historic mass wedding in Veracruz, Arraiján brought together 100 couples to formalize their unions — the first event of this scale in the district, TVN 2 reports.
Panamanian infielder José Caballero has been named the New York Yankees’ starting shortstop for 2026. Caballero, 29, joined the Yanks last July and stressed the team’s championship goal.