CEPANIM has announced an official payment date and appointment system for refunding moratorium interest tied to withheld thirteenth-month payments between 1983 and 2017. The move opens a formal process for affected workers in Panama.
Panama will host the South American Youth Games from April 12 to 25, with free tickets, special MiBus routes and competition spread across multiple venues. The opening ceremony begins at 6:00 p.m. at Estadio Rommel Fernández and will stream on YouTube.
Panama’s National Assembly has received 27 nominations for a magistrate seat at the Electoral Tribunal, with the files now moving to the Credentials Committee. The appointment is significant because the tribunal oversees the country’s elections and voter administration.
Panama’s rising cost of living is putting pressure on households, even as broader economic indicators remain positive. The growing gap between wages and everyday expenses is fueling public frustration.
A Panama commentary says corruption, weak justice, and impunity are holding back social and economic progress. It argues that better accountability is essential to restore trust and strengthen the state.
Seven people were injured when a bus and a truck crashed on the road to Chepo in eastern Panama. The most serious cases were taken to Hospital Irma Lourdes Tzanetatos, while minor injuries were sent to Chepo Regional Hospital.
Seven people were injured when a Chepo–Panama bus collided with a water truck in eastern Panama, and firefighters used hydraulic tools to free a trapped driver. The crash adds to growing concern over serious road accidents in Panama East.
British authorities seized nearly five tons of cocaine hidden in banana boxes inside a container that had departed Panama and was bound for the Netherlands. The case highlights Panama’s continued exposure to drug-trafficking networks using commercial shipping routes.
Ukraine says Russian drone strikes continued after a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire began, quickly undermining the brief truce. The episode highlights the fragility of any pause in a war that continues to reverberate globally.
Panama and Costa Rica have signed a new rail agreement aimed at boosting cross-border connectivity and strengthening regional transport ties in Central America.
Lawmakers inspected Metro Line 3 for a second time as the tunnel reached 73% completion. The review included train cars, system capacity, and estimated times between stations.
The United States and Iran kept rare direct talks going in Pakistan past midnight, days after a fragile ceasefire was announced. The negotiations underscore efforts to prevent renewed escalation in a volatile region.
The United States and Iran have opened direct talks in Pakistan, a rare diplomatic move that comes just days after a fragile ceasefire was announced. The negotiations could help determine whether the truce holds or the conflict escalates again.
The United States and Iran have opened direct talks in Pakistan after a fragile two-week ceasefire in fighting between the two sides. The negotiations could help prevent renewed escalation in a conflict with global consequences.
U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without agreement, leaving a fragile two-week ceasefire uncertain. The stalemate could have ripple effects for energy prices and regional stability.
Panama’s shrimp fishing season has reopened after the end of the closed season, with ARAP setting the first season through August 31. The agency says monitoring during the ban helped protect species and support reproduction.
Coclé is expanding its Bandera Ecológica school program with training and coordination aimed at teachers, students, and education communities. The effort seeks to strengthen participation in environmental initiatives across the province.
Panama will celebrate Día de las Buenas Acciones this Sunday with volunteer activities nationwide and an opening ceremony at Ciudad del Saber in Clayton. The campaign recognizes community service workers and promotes participation through more than 295 nonprofit groups.
Two people were detained and a firearm was seized during a police checkpoint operation in La Chorrera, Panama Oeste. The intervention targeted a vehicle and its occupants at a control point.
Panama reopened shrimp fishing on April 11 after the annual closed season ended, allowing harvests nationwide through August 31. Authorities say the schedule is meant to protect shrimp stocks while supporting the fishing economy.