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A report raises alarms about waste and pig farm runoff degrading potable water in the Pacora River basin, threatening communities in eastern Panama Province such as Las Garzas.
The Panama Canal Authority is opening roughly 3,000 jobs and publishing daily vacancies on its official portal; opportunities span engineering, maritime operations, technical trades and trainee programs.
More than 95% of farms in Chiriquí province are certified free of brucellosis, a positive development for livestock health, public safety and agricultural markets in Panama.
Two women’s bodies were found in Guna Nega on a road between Santa Librada Rural and Villa Cárdenas; police have confirmed the scene and opened an investigation.
ATTT director Nicolás Brea and transport leaders from Panamá Oeste opened a week‑long dialogue to find technical measures to avoid public transport fare increases amid rising fuel costs.
Transport operators in Panamá Oeste gave the ATTT one week to find a short-term solution to avoid raising passenger fares amid rising fuel prices tied to global tensions. Authorities must now propose measures to shield commuters from immediate increases.
Three people were injured when two pick-up trucks collided on the road to Tierras Altas in Bugaba, Chiriquí. Firefighters used hydraulic equipment to extricate victims.
MEDUCA has launched an “Escuela para Padres” workshop to guide parents; Telemetro explains how to participate and addresses whether attendance affects the first PASE-U 2026 payment.
UTP registrations for the admission test remain open through July; applicants must pay a $30 fee at university cashier offices between April 20 and the July deadline.
Stonewall closed a challenging festival slate with a narrow 4-3 loss to Panama and is now shifting focus to the upcoming Beast of the East event.
Metro de Panamá is monitoring demand and adjusting the number of trains on Lines 1 and 2 after MiBus made service changes, aiming to align rail capacity with shifting passenger flows.
Three people were injured when two pickup trucks collided on the road to Tierras Altas in Bugaba, Chiriquí. Firefighters freed trapped occupants and authorities urged caution on interior roads.
Panama observed World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, emphasizing inclusion, respect and equal opportunities for people with Down syndrome and urging sustained action beyond awareness.
Relatives and advocacy groups are urging Imelcf and prosecutors to accelerate DNA testing on 35 boxes of remains from the dictatorship era, citing lack of equipment and funding.
Residents and traders in Panama City’s Casco Antiguo say slow, weekend-suspended repairs and low-quality work are worsening street conditions ahead of Semana Santa, risking safety and tourism.
Authorities say planned power outages for maintenance will affect several Panamanian communities this Sunday and recommend residents take precautions during the suspension.
TVN reports firefighters staged a high-complexity simulated plane crash and fire at Playa Malibú to evaluate emergency response capabilities.
IRONMAN 70.3 Panama runs March 22 in Panama City, bringing 1,500+ athletes and major road closures from 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; key routes including Calzada de Amador and Cinta Costera are affected.
Blockades in the Strait of Hormuz and LNG export limits are diverting fuel tankers through the Panama Canal. Canal officials say current reservoir levels allow up to 38–40 daily transits.
Telemetro reports that Panama’s 25‑lb LPG cylinder remains subsidized, with prices varying by region; consumers should check local figures for the current cost.