Panama will host the IV South American Youth Games from April 12 to 25, 2026, bringing young athletes from across the region to compete in the country. The event highlights Panama’s growing role in international sports.
Liga10 Sub-18 returns in Panama with AIP, Colegio Real, La Salle and Brader among the main title contenders. National team call-ups and a busy opening weekend add extra pressure from the start.
Panama City has launched Nexus Lab, a digital training program that will provide more than 1,000 Platzi scholarships to young people. The initiative is designed to improve job access through tech-focused skills development.
Panama’s agricultural quarantine service reinforced its phytosanitary barrier after inspectors found 798 insects in incoming goods. Most detections were in products meant for consumption.
New validators have arrived in Panama, marking a new phase in the modernization of the public transportation payment system. The upgrade aims to make fare collection more efficient and advanced.
IFARHU is working with MEDUCA to validate student data ahead of the first PASE-U payment for 2026. The coordination aims to avoid delays in distributing the education benefit.
The National Lottery of Panama released the results of its Wednesday draw for April 9, 2026. The midweek “miercolito” remains a popular fixture for players across the country.
Serviestiba said operations continue without interruption at the Balboa and Cristóbal ports, with more than 2,000 workers supporting logistics activity. The move helps sustain one of Panama’s key supply chain corridors.
Panama’s president is trying to ease tensions tied to the country’s China relationship while officials assess the broader implications. The dispute underscores how strategically important Panama’s foreign policy remains.
Hospitals in Beirut are under severe strain after Israeli attacks on the city and surrounding areas, with doctors warning that medical supplies are running low. The escalation is deepening Lebanon’s long-running humanitarian and economic crisis.
Copa Airlines has created more than 400 new jobs and is planning more routes as it expands its fleet in 2026. The airline expects to operate 121 aircraft by the end of the year, with 43 Boeing 737 MAX jets still pending delivery.
Panama City Hall will hold a public hearing at Parque Urracá to discuss tariffs for using park facilities. The meeting could affect how residents and event organizers access one of the capital’s key green spaces.
A new pedestrian bridge in El Centenario, Alcalde Díaz, now provides safer access for more than 1,000 residents after years of risky creek crossings. The project was completed through a collaboration between the municipality, the local community board, and neighborhood residents.
Netanyahu said there is no ceasefire in Lebanon, even as Israel says it is open to peace talks. The message highlights the fragile balance on Israel’s northern border and the risk of wider regional escalation.
Authorities seized high-caliber firearms during a security operation in Rio Abajo after a double homicide in the area. The move comes amid stepped-up police activity in Panama City’s corregimiento.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial will resume on Sunday after Israel lifted emergency court restrictions imposed during the conflict with Iran. The hearing will include testimony from a defence witness.
Ángela Russo has been elected as Panama’s new Defensor del Pueblo, putting renewed focus on the office’s role in protecting human rights and holding institutions accountable. The post also carries a $7,000 monthly salary and is chosen by the National Assembly.
Panama City Hall has launched Nexus Lab, offering more than 1,000 digital scholarships on Platzi for young people. The initiative aims to expand access to tech training and strengthen youth job prospects.
Angela Russo’s election as Panama’s new ombudsman triggered immediate political reactions, highlighting divisions and alliances inside the National Assembly. The vote also drew attention to the importance of the office in defending citizens’ rights.
President José Raúl Mulino says Panama’s anti-violence strategy is being adjusted daily as the country faces a rise in homicides. By February 2026, 77 homicides had been recorded nationwide, making violence a major public security concern.
