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President José Raúl Mulino and IDAAN leadership inspected progress on the Sabanitas 2 water treatment plant in Colón. The project is part of efforts to strengthen drinking water service in the province.
President José Raúl Mulino visited Manuel Amador Guerrero Hospital and the Sabanitas II plant in Colón, highlighting both as important projects for local quality of life. The visit focused attention on health care and water service improvements in the province.
Ukraine says Russia carried out the war’s largest aerial assault, killing 24 people in Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed a response as the conflict escalates again.
Former President Martín Torrijos will launch a new political project in Panama City on Sunday, May 17, outlining its goals and direction. He also called for due process and equal application of the law amid the arrest of former Vice President José Gabriel Carrizo.
Attorney General Luis Carlos Gómez led an on-site inspection at the Autonomous University of Chiriquí with anti-corruption prosecutors. The visit highlights Panama’s ongoing focus on accountability in public institutions.
Panama’s Public Prosecutor’s Office inspected UNACHI amid allegations of irregularities and growing concern over the university’s internal situation. The move adds pressure to the institution as questions over governance and accountability intensify.
Panama has introduced mandatory cybersecurity controls for state entities, requiring agencies to prove compliance within 30 days and submit corrective plans if needed. The move responds to a series of recent cyber incidents affecting public institutions.
Panama City Hall has started reviewing claims tied to unpaid seniority bonuses for former municipal workers dating back to 2014. The process could help resolve a long-running labor issue involving ex-employees of the capital’s government.
Russia has intensified strikes on Kyiv while its ground advance in eastern Ukraine slows, and Ukraine says it has disrupted Russian fuel and arms deliveries to the front. The war remains locked in a costly war of attrition with broader global consequences.
Former President Martín Torrijos says he will officially launch a new political project on May 17. The move is set to draw attention in Panama’s evolving political landscape.
IFARHU says PASE-U 2026 payments could start between June and July, alongside a new card system for scholarships and student aid. The update affects how Panama may distribute education support this year.
The UAE is speeding up a pipeline project meant to move oil around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vulnerable energy chokepoints. The move is meant to protect exports and help meet global demand.
Victoriano Lorenzo’s public execution on May 15, 1903 became a lasting symbol of resistance in Panama. His life and death remain closely tied to land rights, Indigenous struggle, and the road to independence.
BRICS foreign ministers failed to issue a joint statement, highlighting deep divisions over the war involving Iran and the bloc’s ability to present a united front. The split could weaken BRICS’ influence in global diplomacy.
Panama will soon require fast-food combo meals to offer water as an option instead of sugary drinks. The law takes effect in one year and applies to all businesses that sell food-and-beverage combos nationwide.
Israel and Lebanon continued ceasefire talks in Washington even as Israeli strikes killed seven people in Lebanon, highlighting how fragile the border remains. Beirut is demanding an end to attacks and the occupation of its territory.
Panama’s Supreme Court struck down a rule that let taxpayers seek state damages before the Administrative Tax Tribunal, saying only the administrative contentious courts can rule on compensation claims. The decision reinforces constitutional limits on the tribunal’s powers.
Paulette Thomas is urging Panama’s schools to take stronger responsibility in bullying cases, with tighter protocols and possible legal reforms. She says families, educators, and specialists must work together to protect students.
Prosecutors inspected Unachi over alleged irregularities in faculty and administrative degrees, intensifying concern inside the university. Students and staff fear the dispute could disrupt the academic year and essential services.
Panama’s attorney general inspected Unachi amid an investigation into degree homologation linked to unaccredited universities. About 110 professors are identified in the review.