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President José Raúl Mulino traveled to San José for the inauguration of Costa Rica’s new president, using the visit to emphasize security, border coordination and trade. The trip comes as Panama seeks to improve commercial ties after earlier disputes with Costa Rica.
Panama’s Education Ministry has launched Meduca SIG, a new platform for academic consultations, while also testing more than 400,000 primary students. The move strengthens digital support and student assessment in the public school system.
Marco Rubio said any Iranian boats that fire on Americans in the Strait of Hormuz will be destroyed, escalating tensions in a critical global shipping lane. The warning matters far beyond the Gulf because disruptions there can hit oil prices and shipping costs worldwide.
The UAE said it intercepted an Iranian drone and missile attack that wounded three people, escalating tensions after the U.S. said it traded fire with Tehran. The incident raises fresh concerns for Gulf security and global markets.
Portugal is moving toward joining the Panama Canal Neutrality Treaty after talks in Panama, adding support for the waterway’s neutral status. The two countries also discussed scholarships and cooperation in science and education.
President José Raúl Mulino traveled to Costa Rica for Laura Fernández’s inauguration, with Panama focused on diplomacy, trade, and regional integration. The visit highlights Panama’s push to strengthen cooperation with Central America.
President José Raúl Mulino traveled to San José for the inauguration of Costa Rica’s new president, Laura Fernández Delgado, alongside a senior Panamanian delegation. The visit highlights Panama’s focus on bilateral ties, border cooperation, and regional diplomacy.
Israeli airstrikes killed five people in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah rockets were fired toward northern Israel, escalating border tensions again. The exchange came after evacuation warnings were issued for villages in Tyre province.
Ernesto Córdoba Campos is seeing long-awaited progress on potable water service, with 900 meters of new pipeline set to benefit more than 20,000 residents. The project also includes new sidewalks to improve safety and mobility in the community.
Three former workers tied to the Belisario Porras community board are in preventive detention in a Panama corruption probe involving alleged misuse of millions in public funds. Authorities say the women were registered as emergency collaborators and received payments of up to $2,000.
The second Mega Bingo Mundial TV draw was held successfully in Panama, continuing an initiative organized by the First Lady’s office. The event remains part of a public-facing campaign with strong national visibility.
San Miguelito has launched SAMU, a digital platform that lets residents report garbage, noise and abandoned junk without visiting city hall. The tool aims to streamline citizen complaints and improve local response.
Panama’s Ministry of Social Development is pushing the Cuidarte program to serve 3,000 children in rural areas across several provinces and comarcas. The initiative targets communities in Veraguas, Bocas del Toro, Colón, Chiriquí, and indigenous regions including Ngäbe Buglé, Emberá and Guna Yala.
Panama education authorities have uncovered a scheme involving fake diplomas used to boost scores and secure teaching vacancies. The highest incidence has been detected in Bocas del Toro and comarcal areas, with investigations also reaching other provinces.
Panama is expanding home-based support for older adults as abandoned patients continue to expose pressure on public hospitals. The response includes medical visits, medicines, diapers, and nutritional supplements.
Iran says it seized the Barbados-flagged tanker Ocean Koi in the Gulf of Oman, a move that heightens concerns over maritime security in a vital oil shipping route.
Iran has not formally responded to the latest US ceasefire proposal, and officials suggest major differences remain between the two sides. The stalemate keeps diplomatic uncertainty high across the Middle East.
A Gaza family learned after 18 months that a son they believed dead is alive in an Israeli prison, deepening the war’s human toll. The case highlights the uncertainty faced by families trying to trace missing relatives in Gaza.
A leading conflict monitor says Russia’s advance in Ukraine may be slowing, while Kyiv claims Russian forces suffered more than 35,000 casualties in April. The development could signal a shift in momentum in Europe’s biggest war.
The US and Iran remain under a ceasefire that began on April 8, but no peace deal has been reached, leaving tensions in the Strait of Hormuz unresolved. Any renewed clash could affect global energy markets and shipping, with ripple effects for Panama and Latin America.