Ángela Russo, a former Supreme Court magistrate, was elected Panama’s defensor del Pueblo with 37 votes in the National Assembly. The vote drew support from multiple caucuses, underscoring the political significance of the post.
Students in Panama participated in a nationwide school evacuation drill to practice emergency protocols and improve response times. The exercise aimed to strengthen preparedness for natural disasters and other emergencies.
Police in Vacamonte, Arraiján, uncovered a hidden cache with more than 5,000 rounds of ammunition and grenades. The seizure highlights ongoing efforts to curb illegal weapons in Panamá Oeste.
Access has been restricted in La Boca after an explosion near the Bridge of the Americas sparked a criminal investigation. President José Raúl Mulino confirmed authorities are also evaluating old tanks in the area.
The IMA has released the sales points for its agro-fairs on Friday, April 10, with locations operating in provinces across Panama. The program aims to offer cheaper food to residents nationwide.
President José Raúl Mulino said there is no active operating contract with Maersk, clarifying that port management is under a temporary transition while the Panama Ports Company dispute goes to arbitration.
A court in Panama revoked house arrest for the representative of David and ordered him jailed while he faces an aggravated embezzlement case involving more than $4.4 million. The ruling intensifies a high-profile legal process tied to alleged misuse of public funds.
The Panama Canal has signed a new collective agreement covering salary adjustments for captains and officers. It also sets 2% annual increases for Navigation Channel Maintenance Division staff from 2029 through 2033.
Fidel Escobar has returned to training after recovering from a back hernia that kept him out since December. The Panama and Saprissa defender says his focus is now on regaining full fitness and keeping his World Cup 2026 dream alive.
MIDES will issue severance and seniority payments to eligible former employees on April 9. The disbursements cover labor benefits owed to ex-functionaries.
A Chiriquí appeals court revoked house arrest for David representative Jorge Eduardo Montenegro Vallarino and ordered him back to prison in a corruption case tied to decentralization funds. The same probe also involves former community board treasurer Emgelberth Geovanny Estrada Linares.
Panama’s Health Ministry ordered the recall of three luxury perfumes after detecting a banned chemical linked to reproductive and hormonal risks. Consumers are being told to stop using the fragrances immediately and verify sanitary registration before buying cosmetics.
Chiriquí tied its series with Veraguas in the 2026 National Major Baseball Championship, keeping the provincial matchup tightly contested. The result raises the stakes as both teams continue their push for the title.
Panama City has launched Nexus Lab, a free digital training platform offering more than 1,500 scholarships to help young people build tech skills and improve job prospects. The program is tied to upcoming community job fairs starting in May.
Seven-year-old Javierys Hurtado was found in Chitré after an Amber Alert triggered a heightened search response. The case underscores the urgency of rapid child protection protocols in Panama.
The CSS says it detected payroll irregularities involving workers who allegedly simulated pensions to cover debts. The case raises fresh concerns about oversight and public trust in Panama’s social security system.
Copa Airlines plans to raise capacity by 14% in 2026, expand its fleet and routes, and create more than 2,100 direct jobs in Panama over four years. The carrier also expects to carry 20.9 million passengers next year and operate 500 daily flights by 2029.
Mobile casinos are reshaping Panama’s betting market and putting new attention on digital infrastructure, regulation, and tech-driven job creation. The trend also highlights how online entertainment is becoming part of the country’s broader economic transition.
Panama’s MEF clarified how the June CEPANIM payment works and whether not withdrawing a CEPADEM affects eligibility. Beneficiaries are being told to check the official list to confirm if they can collect.
Panama’s economy grew 4.4% in 2025, with GDP reaching B/.84.75 billion. Transportation and logistics led the expansion, accounting for 40% of growth.