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Panama’s first ecological road will connect Santa Rita Arriba and María Chiquita in Colón, banning heavy vehicles, setting a 40 km/h limit and adding 36 wildlife crossings.
Firefighters in Chiriquí say high temperatures and poor electrical installations are the main causes of structural and vehicle fires; authorities issued practical safety recommendations.
Atlas Vaults in Panama City has become a discreet center for private storage of precious metals, drawing investors who seek physical wealth protection in a dollarized, strategically located jurisdiction.
Newsroom Panama published a short “Your Morning Smile” post showing three images and inviting readers to send their own ‘funnies’ to PanamaNewsroom@gmail.com.
Specialists in Panama are on alert for a possible El Niño developing in the coming months. Authorities and communities are advised to monitor official updates and prepare for changing weather risks.
Residents of Naos in La Chorrera have been without potable water for over 15 days and are requesting emergency supply as the outage continues.
Firefighters have been working for four days to extinguish a blaze at Reserva Forestal La Yeguada in Veraguas, with operations ongoing and impacts still being assessed.
OneFootball reported that Paniagua scored twice as Costa Rica defeated Panama. The result raises questions about Panama’s form and selection ahead of future regional fixtures.
A vegetation fire was reported March 18 in Los Andes #2, San Miguelito. Authorities have advised drivers and nearby residents to exercise caution while the situation is monitored.
The Social Security Fund (CSS) has filed a criminal complaint over alleged medicine thefts in Chiriquí and is investigating while implementing the SALMI tracking system in 32 units to prevent future losses.
The Strait of Hormuz disruption has pushed global freight and tanker rates higher. Panama could face modest cost pressure on imports but may gain cargo volume as shipping routes are reconfigured.
The IMA will hold agroferias in Panama on March 18–19, opening at 8:00 a.m. both days and offering quality products at accessible prices.
A 61-year-old American tourist, Tiffany Rau, drowned at Las Lajas Beach in Chiriquí despite resuscitation efforts; authorities are investigating amid recent strong-wave warnings.
A CK Hutchison unit says Panama failed to respond to a lawsuit over a ports seizure, while Panamanian authorities have issued rebuttals and administrative filings, the report says.
Panama’s Ministry of Culture is offering a full scholarship for a three‑month film course at the Asian Academy of Film & Television in India, opening opportunities for Panamanian filmmakers to gain international training.
Panama authorities dismantled a child pornography network in Bocas del Toro, arresting five people and seizing 40 electronic devices. The case is part of a wider, multi-year effort against child sexual exploitation across provinces.
Education Minister Lucy Molinar says she will not sign university accreditations without real substantiation and has launched an investigation into alleged irregularities in accreditation processes.
Panama’s Court of Accounts ordered former DGI director Luis Cucalón, Cristóbal Salerno and Cobranzas del Istmo to pay $4.4 million after finding irregularities in a 2010 tax-collection contract.
Panama’s Caja de Seguro Social said it will begin paying a permanent bonus to retirees and pensioners in April 2026, with details on amount and payment schedule to follow.
Around 1,000 tunics for Casco Antiguo’s Semana Santa processions are being prepared weeks in advance with volunteer support, honoring the distinct identities of each cofradía.