Panama’s public workers will begin receiving the first biweekly payroll payment on Monday, April 13, with disbursements running through Wednesday. The staggered schedule follows the regular government pay cycle.
Roberto Motta Alvarado, a prominent Panamanian businessman and civic leader, has died at 86. His career spanned business, education, and public life in Panama.
Authorities in Panama stopped a construction project in Bella Vista after detecting illegal waste dumping into the Matasnillo River. The case underscores growing scrutiny of pollution tied to urban development in Panama City.
IFARHU is evaluating changes to the PASE-U payment system, including the possible use of bank cards. The move could reshape how Panamanian families receive student aid.
Panama City is still pursuing studies for a pedestrian and bicycle tunnel beneath the Panama Canal after the project missed out in a tunneling competition. The concept could create a new walking and cycling link across one of the city’s most important barriers.
Trump said the United States will “win regardless of what happens” in Iran talks, signaling a hardline approach as tensions remain high. The outcome could affect global markets, energy prices and regional security.
A newly discovered tree species in Panama is already considered at risk of extinction, highlighting the vulnerability of the country’s forests. The finding adds urgency to conservation efforts in one of Central America’s most biodiverse nations.
Residents of Santa Rita in Pacora say they have gone more than 30 days without water. Idaan linked the disruption to lower levels in the Cabra River during the dry season.
Mitradel awarded 47 scholarships to children at social risk through its Abrazos del Futuro program. The ministry says more than 2,000 scholarships will be distributed nationwide in the coming months.
Panama is carrying out a detailed structural inspection of the Bridge of the Americas after a fire damaged the area near the span. An official preliminary report is due Monday, April 13.
The Institute of Agricultural Marketing will hold agro-fairs across Panama on April 13 and 14. The events aim to bring farm products closer to consumers in multiple locations.
Rice producers in Chiriquí are warning that worsening climate conditions could reduce harvests and push rice prices up. The concern matters because rice is a staple across Panama and a key part of household spending.
Environment officials have intensified surveillance and training in Parque Nacional Héctor Gallego in Veraguas to stop iguana egg extraction and protect wildlife. The effort combines patrols and outreach to strengthen conservation in the protected area.
Panama will lead a diplomatic effort at the United Nations to present a Universal Declaration of the Rights of Nature. The initiative highlights the country’s push to place environmental protection at the center of global debate.
A taxi driver was killed in Nuevo Vigía, Colón, after several individuals stopped his vehicle and shot him multiple times. The killing adds to security concerns in one of Panama’s most violence-affected provinces.
The National Assembly has closed nominations for a new Electoral Tribunal magistrate, drawing 27 candidates from government, legal and institutional circles. The race is moving quickly as lawmakers face a tight deadline and clear political stakes.
Ismael Díaz and José Luis Rodríguez scored as Liga MX matchday 14 began, adding momentum to Panama’s group of players abroad. Panama also has a World Cup warm-up against Brazil set for May 31.
Panama’s first 2026 shrimp fishing season has opened after the annual closed period ended. The season will continue until midyear under ARAP oversight.
Israeli strikes killed at least 18 people in southern Lebanon on Saturday, raising the death toll from cross-border attacks and deepening fears of regional escalation. Lebanon says more than 2,000 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since March 2.
Seven people were injured in a bus and truck crash in Chepo and were rushed to Hospital Irma de Lourdes Tzanetatos after extraction work at the scene. The accident highlights ongoing road safety concerns along Panama’s busy eastern routes.
