Panama is reviewing fuel subsidy caps as the program passes 33,000 disbursements and expands Friday to the fishing and cargo sectors. Officials say the goal is to keep the subsidy sustainable while easing transport costs.
President José Raúl Mulino said he has no preferred candidates in the National Assembly’s upcoming votes for the ombudsman and an Electoral Tribunal magistrate. He said lawmakers should make the decision freely and that he will respect the outcome.
Panama has lined up three final World Cup friendlies against Brazil, the Dominican Republic and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The matches will cap its preparation before opening Group stage play against Ghana in Toronto.
Panama’s National Assembly is set to take over the selection of a new Electoral Tribunal magistrate after interviews concluded for 24 candidates. The appointment will shape one of the country’s most important election institutions.
Panama’s Friendly Nations Visa remains one of the country’s best-known residency routes for foreigners with professional or investment ties. The program underscores Panama’s appeal as a regional hub for business, relocation and long-term residency.
President José Raúl Mulino called on Comptroller Anel Flores and Attorney General Luis Gómez Rudy to resolve their dispute after a clash raised concern over state institutions. The tension comes as both offices play central roles in anti-corruption work in Panama.
Panama expects rice supplies to last through October, and officials say imports will remain suspended while inventories stay adequate. The decision follows checks at mills nationwide.
A merchant was apprehended in Panama after allegedly retaining 414 IFARHU checks and 84 cards in a case involving losses above $145,000. The incident raises fresh concerns about controls over public benefit distribution.
President José Raúl Mulino called for investigations to proceed without impunity or favoritism amid tensions between Panama’s attorney general and comptroller. He said his administration has already filed more than 350 criminal complaints over detected irregularities.
Panamanian authorities arrested a woman at Tocumen Airport in an alleged Ifarhu embezzlement case involving 414 checks, 84 cards, and $145,266 in losses. Three people have been charged, including a former regional director.
Panama’s National Assembly approved a bill in third debate to pay B/.14.6 million to retired educators from the 1972 and 1973 cohorts. The measure addresses a long-standing obligation tied to public education retirees.
Panama is strengthening its regional hub strategy by prioritizing connectivity and MICE tourism. The approach aims to boost business travel, events, and wider economic activity.
Panama has been placed in a demanding World Cup group that has been labeled a potential group of death. The team will look to build on its second-ever World Cup appearance under coach Thomas Christiansen.
Panama City’s sewer system has turned up mattresses, bicycles, engine parts and even live animals during recent inspections. The findings highlight how improper waste disposal continues to strain a major public sanitation project.
IFARHU has explained how students who receive both PASE-U and a competitive scholarship should handle their records to avoid payment delays. The guidance focuses on unifying data and keeping beneficiary information up to date.
Russian strikes on civilian areas in Ukraine killed at least 16 people and wounded more than 100 in the biggest assault in nearly two weeks. The attack comes amid an escalating cycle of cross-border retaliation in the war.
Portobelo is preparing for the 7th Pollera Congo Festival, launched by Panama’s Ministry of Culture to celebrate Afro-descendant heritage and local identity. The event highlights both the cultural value and economic potential of this tradition.
President José Raúl Mulino used his weekly press conference to address tensions between Panama’s comptroller general and attorney general, stressing their constitutional roles. He said both offices are important to the country and to public accountability.
Pope Leo urged peace during a visit to Bamenda, Cameroon, drawing attention to the country’s separatist conflict and the violence affecting the northwest. His message resonated with residents hoping for greater global focus on the crisis.
The Mendoza water treatment plant is operating at 75% capacity after an incident affecting its raw water intake. The Panama Canal Authority is managing the facility while keeping service active.
