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The MEF said CEPANIM overcame early technical problems and is now operating normally, while keeping in-person service available. Felipe Chapman’s remarks highlighted the transition to a more reliable digital service.
President José Raúl Mulino reopened the Belisario Porras house museum in Azuero while also announcing a national water plan. The event linked Panama’s cultural heritage with a key infrastructure priority.
Three Palestinian teenagers were killed in the occupied West Bank this week as violence spiked during renewed Israeli military raids. The deaths deepen concerns that the conflict is spreading beyond Gaza.
A trial has begun in Panama over the alleged disappearance of surveillance equipment bought during the Martinelli administration for illegal wiretapping. Former National Security Council members Ronny Rodríguez and William Pittí are appearing by Zoom while detained at the DIJ.
The U.S. says its blockade of Iranian shipping will continue indefinitely as part of a broader pressure campaign aimed at Iran. The move raises the risk of new tensions in a vital global shipping corridor.
Arraiján’s free student transport program is drawing attention for more than its benefits, after buses were branded with images of the mayor. The move has sparked debate over whether a public service is being used for political promotion.
IFARHU will pay PASE-U 2026 through ACH transfers, a move aimed at improving oversight of Panama’s student aid program. The change also highlights the conditions families must meet to keep receiving the benefit.
Iran’s foreign minister is traveling to Pakistan as Islamabad pushes to restart U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks. The visit highlights ongoing regional efforts to prevent further escalation.
Antonio Tercero González has been selected by President José Raúl Mulino to lead Idaan, pending National Assembly ratification. He brings experience in public administration and water infrastructure projects through Conades.
Panama’s Education Ministry has activated school safety protocols amid concern over viral challenges and expanded psychopedagogical support in schools. Educational orientation is also being extended to primary education.
The 200th anniversary of the Congress of Panama is renewing attention on Simón Bolívar’s historic push for regional unity. The milestone highlights Panama’s lasting role in conversations about hemispheric integration.
Panama’s finance minister says all eligible Cepanim beneficiaries will receive their payments and urged people to register calmly as the process continues. The government expects hundreds of thousands of registrants ahead of a June disbursement.
Street homelessness is becoming a more visible and structural problem in Panama City, appearing under bridges, on corners, and in public spaces. The trend highlights growing urban inequality and pressure on social support systems.
IAM Air Transport Territory held an exchange visit in Panama focused on international labor solidarity. The visit highlighted Panama’s role as a key hub for aviation and transport cooperation.
Iran is looking for land transit options after about 3,000 containers became stuck in Pakistan amid restrictions that have complicated maritime trade. The move shows how sanctions are reshaping regional logistics.
Panama has received Ali Zaki Hage Jalil, a man accused of helping plan the 1994 Alas Chiricanas bombing that killed 21 people. The extradition brings new momentum to the country’s longest-running terrorism case.
Panama’s National Assembly honored The Beachers for 60 years of calypso music and recognized director Lloyd Gallimore during a public chamber tribute. The celebration highlighted Bocas del Toro’s Caribbean heritage and the group’s place in Panamanian culture.
The United States is reportedly considering suspending Spain from NATO, a dramatic sign of strain inside the alliance as Iran war tensions escalate. The dispute could have wider implications for global diplomacy, trade, and energy security.
Panama has introduced a new immigration pathway that gives scientists and researchers a route from a two-year provisional permit to permanent residency. The policy is meant to strengthen innovation, expand research collaboration, and attract global talent.
Four sugar mills have expressed interest in producing ethanol in Panama as the National Assembly debates a bill that would mandate ethanol blending in gasoline. Lawmakers are split over constitutional concerns, consumer impact, and the effect on food security and the environment.