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The National Assembly has begun the process of electing a new Electoral Tribunal magistrate and alternate, after 24 candidates advanced from the interview stage. The replacement will take over when Alfredo Juncá’s term ends in December 2026.
President José Raúl Mulino urged calm after a dispute between Panama’s comptroller and attorney general, calling for respect and continued institutional work. His comments highlighted the need to avoid confrontations that could weaken public confidence.
President José Raúl Mulino weighed in on the dispute between Panama’s Comptroller and Attorney General, stressing institutional independence and respect for the law. He also called for efficient work from public bodies.
José Raúl Mulino defended Panama’s transport fuel subsidy as a major fiscal effort and said it is being expanded to artisanal fishing and food cargo transport. He also addressed justice, rice supply, water projects and possible extraordinary legislative sessions.
President José Raúl Mulino said a pending bill has a deadline that could force extraordinary sessions if lawmakers do not act soon. He noted other bills are also awaiting debate, but this one has priority because of the timeline.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire set to begin Thursday afternoon, according to President Donald Trump. The move could ease border tensions and reduce the risk of wider regional escalation.
President José Raúl Mulino said he has no preferred candidates in the National Assembly’s upcoming votes for the ombudsman and an Electoral Tribunal magistrate. He said lawmakers should make the decision freely and that he will respect the outcome.
Panama’s National Assembly is set to take over the selection of a new Electoral Tribunal magistrate after interviews concluded for 24 candidates. The appointment will shape one of the country’s most important election institutions.
President José Raúl Mulino called on Comptroller Anel Flores and Attorney General Luis Gómez Rudy to resolve their dispute after a clash raised concern over state institutions. The tension comes as both offices play central roles in anti-corruption work in Panama.
A merchant was apprehended in Panama after allegedly retaining 414 IFARHU checks and 84 cards in a case involving losses above $145,000. The incident raises fresh concerns about controls over public benefit distribution.
President José Raúl Mulino called for investigations to proceed without impunity or favoritism amid tensions between Panama’s attorney general and comptroller. He said his administration has already filed more than 350 criminal complaints over detected irregularities.
Panamanian authorities arrested a woman at Tocumen Airport in an alleged Ifarhu embezzlement case involving 414 checks, 84 cards, and $145,266 in losses. Three people have been charged, including a former regional director.
Panama’s National Assembly approved a bill in third debate to pay B/.14.6 million to retired educators from the 1972 and 1973 cohorts. The measure addresses a long-standing obligation tied to public education retirees.
Russian strikes on civilian areas in Ukraine killed at least 16 people and wounded more than 100 in the biggest assault in nearly two weeks. The attack comes amid an escalating cycle of cross-border retaliation in the war.
President José Raúl Mulino used his weekly press conference to address tensions between Panama’s comptroller general and attorney general, stressing their constitutional roles. He said both offices are important to the country and to public accountability.
Pope Leo urged peace during a visit to Bamenda, Cameroon, drawing attention to the country’s separatist conflict and the violence affecting the northwest. His message resonated with residents hoping for greater global focus on the crisis.
Delivery riders in Panama have extended a 72-hour work stoppage over alleged pay cuts tied to a new performance-based system. The group is calling on the Ministry of Labor to mediate the dispute.
The U.S. House is considering a bill that would extend Temporary Protected Status for Haiti for three years, challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to end the program. The move could protect hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants from deportation and ripple across regional migration flows.
The National Assembly committee finished interviewing candidates for Panama’s Electoral Tribunal and sent the list to the plenary for review. Two applicants withdrew and one was excluded for failing to meet requirements.
The Ministry of Public Works says a full repair of the Puente de las Américas roadway slab would only be possible once the fourth bridge opens, with completion expected in 2028. The plan links one of Panama’s most important crossings to the country’s next major infrastructure project.