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Merchants in Colón warn that rising fuel costs could push up food and product prices or force smaller portions. They urge authorities to adopt mitigation measures to protect consumers.
On World Down Syndrome Day (March 21), Panamanian coverage urged turning talk of inclusion into concrete action to secure equal rights and opportunities for people with Down syndrome.
User representatives before the ATTT warned any national fare increase would be illegal without Board authorization; TVN reports the Board has not approved higher fares.
A court has confirmed provisional detention for a former Las Tablas representative accused of misappropriating more than $400,000 from Panama’s Decentralization Fund. The case may prompt further scrutiny of local fund administration.
TVN and TVMAX will broadcast Panama’s friendly matches against South Africa on March 27 and 31; games will also stream on TVN Pass and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel.
More than 850 students across Panama have joined the “Éxito” program to develop leadership skills and mentor peers in schools and communities.
More than 140 cruise passengers made a controlled visit to Coiba under environmental protocols; authorities completed visitor registration and limited snorkeling and hiking to approved zones.
Meduca has suspended the competition to appoint school directors and deputy directors to give candidates more time to prepare the mandatory Plan Estratégico y de Acción, the authority said in a statement.
The ATTT has convened a working group with transport operators in Panamá Oeste to try to prevent a passenger fare increase following a rise in fuel prices.
CSS and MINSA have opened a national call for foreign doctors, publishing requirements, required documents and where to apply. Prospective applicants should consult official CSS and MINSA channels for full details.
A Panama judge archived the criminal case over the 2022 PH Urbana explosion after an out‑of‑court indemnity agreement; companies will compensate 18 affected people.
Panama is under a weather watch through Sunday for heavy rains and wind gusts; residents are urged to stay informed and use emergency numbers 911 or 520-4426 if needed.
Panama’s Ministry of Education (MEDUCA) suspended its convocatoria for the concurso to appoint school directors and subdirectors on March 21, 2026; new dates will be announced soon.
The IMA will hold agroferias on March 23–24 across several Panamanian provinces, offering affordable agricultural products from 8:00 a.m.; shoppers should check IMA channels for locations.
The University of Panama is running six free shuttle routes for night students, with schedules and Metro station stops available from the university and Metro authorities.
TVN 2 reports that the government of Bukele unveiled a commemorative plaque in Panama’s Chiriquí province on March 21, 2026, as a gesture to strengthen ties. The plaque is a symbolic diplomatic move that could precede deeper cooperation.
IndexBox has named Panama among the best countries to retire in 2026, grouping the Central American nation with Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru. The mention may boost international interest in Panama as a retirement destination.
Families and a commission for the disappeared in Panama continue to face major obstacles identifying those who went missing during the dictatorship era; reparations requests and inspections have been reported.
EIN Presswire reports that the Middle East crisis is expected to increase fuel tanker traffic through the Panama Canal. Officials say Panama may face higher transit volumes with operational and environmental implications.
A man’s body was found on the banks of the Río San Félix in Chiriquí; TVN 2 reports unofficially that he may have had Asian features. Authorities have not yet confirmed identity.