Panama’s Comptroller General will monitor the use of state vehicles during Holy Week and fine violators between B/.100 and B/.500. The move is aimed at preventing misuse of public assets during the holiday period.
Panama’s coffee regions are drawing renewed attention as the country strengthens its reputation in the specialty coffee market. Growers continue to benefit from demand for high-quality, traceable beans from the country’s mountain areas.
A student was hospitalized after a fight outside a school in Panama Oeste, renewing concerns about repeated clashes at dismissal time. Parents and staff say these incidents often happen beyond the school perimeter, where supervision is harder.
The United States has lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, in a move that signals a possible shift in Washington’s approach to Caracas. The decision carries regional implications for diplomacy, migration and security.
A four-vehicle crash on the Pan-American Highway in Natá, Coclé, injured 12 people and sent them to hospital. One lane toward Panama City was opened as traffic built up during Holy Week travel.
IFARHU is reviewing changes to scholarship payments and infrastructure improvements aimed at improving service for student beneficiaries in Panama. The move could affect how quickly and efficiently students receive support.
Police stopped an attempt to move about 40 kilograms of drugs into La Joya through a dry ravine being used as a hidden trafficking route. It was the second recorded attempt in the same area.
A U.S. trial involving a former congressman is exposing a secret lobbying effort tied to Venezuela and the fight over policy toward Nicolás Maduro. The case could shed light on the political networks that shaped Washington’s response to Caracas.
Street homelessness has grown across Panama City, with community leader Shirley Williams saying about 300 more people have appeared on the streets in the past two years. The increase is linked to drug dependence and is raising concern in affected neighborhoods.
Children in Colón performed a Passion of Christ drama that has become a more than 20-year local tradition. The event promoted values and reflected the city’s Holy Week observances.
A decade after the Panama Papers leak, legal consequences are still reaching figures tied to Mossack Fonseca, including former partner Christoph Zollinger. The case keeps Panama’s offshore legacy in the global spotlight.
José Córdoba scored his first goal for Panama in a 2-1 win over South Africa, helping close the national team’s World Cup preparation tour on a high note. The defender said the moment was a long-held dream and praised the squad’s collective effort.
The Panama National Lottery published the complete results of its Wednesday drawing for April 1, 2026. The “sorteo miercolito” remains one of the country’s most closely followed regular lottery events.
Panama’s government and transport leaders agreed on a 15-day deadline to launch a platform for a temporary fuel subsidy. The measure will cover 91-octane gasoline and diesel for multiple transport sectors.
Panama is seeing higher fuel prices after global oil pushed above $100, with new increases approved for gasoline and diesel. The government has also imposed temporary spending and travel controls to limit the fiscal impact.
The United States has lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, signaling a major shift in Washington’s stance toward Caracas. The move could reshape regional diplomacy and Venezuela’s international standing.
Panama’s MIDA and IDIAP have launched a project to recover marañón production in the Arco Seco after fungal damage affected crops. The initiative aims to support farmers and restore yields in a key agricultural region.
Three people were convicted for gang-related activity tied to multiple crimes in San Miguelito. The case involved members of the gang known as “La Tropi.”
Panamá Pacífico will close turns on Boulevard de Las Américas starting April 6, affecting access toward the International Business Park. The change is set to alter traffic flow near the Customs checkpoint and Panama Corporate Center.
Panama’s transport sector says bus fares will stay unchanged while authorities work on measures to respond to rising fuel costs. CANATRA has given 15 days for the plan to be implemented.