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Audits at Panama’s CSS uncovered a possible irregular scheme in salary deductions, with some amounts incorrectly recorded as alimony payments. Director Dino Mon said the institution will not tolerate poor management.
A court hearing has opened in Panama over a lawsuit from the Labor Ministry seeking to dissolve Suntracs. The case could have major implications for union rights and labor relations in the country.
China and Russia have voiced fresh support for Cuba as the United States increases pressure on Havana amid a deepening crisis. The move highlights intensifying great-power rivalry in the Western Hemisphere.
Alfredo Juncá is seeking re-election as a magistrate of Panama’s Electoral Tribunal, with the nomination period closing today. The National Assembly will handle the selection process for the key electoral post.
US and Iranian delegations are set to meet in Islamabad in a bid to end six weeks of war. The talks could help lower regional tensions and stabilize global markets.
Panama’s Comptroller General’s Office denied interfering in the corruption probe against former Vice President Gabriel Carrizo, saying its presence at the prosecutor’s office was only to check on auditors being interviewed. The move drew criticism from lawyers and civic groups, who warned it could affect due process.
A Panamanian civil society group criticized the Comptroller General’s Office and urged it not to obstruct high-profile investigations. The reaction adds to broader debate over transparency and institutional independence in Panama.
Panama’s Comptroller’s Office says Anel Flores visited the Public Ministry only to check on auditors who had been interviewed for more than eight hours. The institution denied any interference in prosecutorial proceedings.
An FSU delegation visited the Republic of Panama campus to strengthen partnerships and explore new opportunities for students. The trip highlights Panama’s role as a regional hub for international higher education.
Panama is working to ease tensions with China over port concessions as scrutiny grows around strategic infrastructure tied to trade and the Panama Canal. The issue highlights the country’s effort to balance investment, diplomacy, and control over key maritime assets.
Panama and Costa Rica launched a new border security operation focused on fighting organized crime. The initiative includes an operations center and increased use of technology for surveillance.
Opposition lawmakers have taken Panama’s license plate design dispute to the Supreme Court, seeking to void the inclusion of the national government’s logo. The case could shape how official symbols are used on state-issued items.
Panama’s Judicial Council held an emergency meeting after the comptroller entered the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office. The move has raised fresh questions about institutional tensions and anti-corruption oversight.
Ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran are getting off to a tense start in Pakistan as Tehran says conditions are not ready and Trump threatens more strikes. The outcome could affect global energy markets and shipping routes with implications for Panama.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel arrived in Panama to inspect the Bridge of the Americas after a recent cistern explosion. The evaluation is being carried out with the Ministry of Public Works.
Panama City authorities met with Bolivian lawmakers to discuss municipal management, current projects, and possible cooperation on technology initiatives. The talks also reflected the city’s broader push to expand international partnerships.
A Panamanian civic foundation condemned Comptroller Anel Flores for intervening in an anti-corruption probe involving former Vice President Gaby Carrizo. The group said the move obstructed a key interview and undermined judicial independence.
Panama’s attorney general has convened the Judicial Council after Comptroller Anel Flores entered an anti-corruption hearing tied to the case against former vice president José Gabriel Carrizo. The meeting will address the institutional fallout from the confrontation.
IFARHU clarified that beneficiaries do not need to reactivate their card to receive the first PASE-U payment by card. The update addresses concerns about access to the Clave Social system and forgotten PINs.
A U.S.-participated inspection of the Bridge of the Americas after an explosion has concluded, and the report will be delivered next week to Panama’s public works ministry and President Mulino. The bridge’s importance to canal traffic and national mobility makes the findings especially significant.