Panama has started a fuel subsidy for public transport, including selective, collective, and school transport. Some drivers reported registration issues as the program got underway.
FOX Latin America has launched The FOX Channel in Central America, including Panama in its regional rollout. The new service adds sports coverage, including the Panamanian Football League, for viewers across the market.
Panama City will see temporary road closures during cycling and triathlon events for the Juegos Suramericanos de la Juventud Panamá 2026. Authorities are urging drivers to use alternate routes and follow traffic instructions.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has reiterated the requirements for receiving Cepanim as it tests the registration platform. The move points to an upcoming digital process for applicants seeking the certificate.
Panamá Viejo is celebrating the International Day of Monuments with a food festival featuring more than 50 culinary offerings. The event combines heritage, tourism, and Panamanian culture in one of the country’s most iconic historic sites.
Cobre Panamá’s continued suspension is increasing pressure on jobs, suppliers, and economic activity in Panama. The prolonged halt underscores how much the country’s wider economy depends on major projects.
A Panamanian-flagged tanker has surfaced in coverage of Russian oil trade as a U.S. waiver expires, highlighting Panama’s place in global shipping. The case underscores how the country’s registry can become part of major international energy and sanctions disputes.
Panama and the Netherlands agreed to reinforce cooperation on security, justice, and narcotrafficking. The meeting highlights Panama’s push to expand international support against organized crime.
Authorities are reviewing the DGI offices on Avenida Balboa in Panama City after an incident left one person dead and another injured. Firefighters, labor officials, and prosecutors are involved in the inspection.
Cuba’s cigar industry is under new pressure after the Trump administration blocked foreign oil deliveries to the island, worsening fuel shortages and economic strain. The move could ripple through Cuba’s exports and broader regional diplomacy.
Authorities in Panama are seeking public help to identify two suspects in the March killing of merchant Amitkumar Vasantbhai Ahir in Chitré. The case has drawn attention in Herrera province as investigators work to locate the men.
UN chief António Guterres has called for an end to arms deliveries into Sudan as the war marks three years, warning the conflict is worsening a major humanitarian crisis. The appeal comes amid continued fighting and regional instability.
A court ordered provisional detention for two suspects accused in the homicide of police officer Albis Espinosa. The measure was justified by the seriousness of the case and procedural risk.
The US Senate has again rejected a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s military authority over Iran. The vote highlights the continuing struggle between Congress and the White House over decisions that could lead to war.
Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi visited Mercado El Cruce to meet with microentrepreneurs and hear their concerns about market organization, growth and formalization. He reaffirmed City Hall’s support for small businesses through closer, on-the-ground engagement.
A court ordered provisional detention for two people accused in the killing of National Police officer Elvis Espinosa in El Chorrillo. The case involves aggravated intentional homicide and criminal association charges.
Panama’s Aeronaval Units seized 1,897 suspected drug packages in Colón after inspecting containers aboard a merchant ship anchored in Bahía Limón. The cargo was traced to a route from Ecuador to Belgium.
Restaurants in Panama are reporting a steep drop in delivery orders after PedidosYa-affiliated motorcyclists began a work stoppage over pay and conditions. The disruption has affected merchants and customers across the platform’s large network in the country.
CONEP president Gabriel Diez said Panama’s fuel subsidy should be monitored so it helps prevent higher prices for consumer goods. The business sector sees oversight as key to making sure the benefit reaches transport workers and supports the supply chain.
Antai has opened 10 ex officio investigations into municipalities that are not complying with public information disclosure rules. The agency says transparency is a legal duty under Panama’s access-to-information law.