Panama City is being promoted as a destination for wealthy international residents, with Mayor Mayer Mizrachi highlighting the country’s territorial tax system and crypto-friendly image. The message positions the capital as an alternative to high-tax cities seeking to capture more from affluent property owners.
Panama’s Health Ministry will meet with U.S. engineers on Friday as authorities respond to the water crisis in Azuero. The coordination reflects growing concern over water service and public health in the region.
President José Raúl Mulino addressed tensions between Panama’s Comptroller General and Public Ministry, while also discussing the transport fuel subsidy and infrastructure priorities. He also raised the possibility of extraordinary legislative sessions.
Transport operators in Panama Oeste and Aguadulce have launched a partial strike over subsidized diesel, demanding unlimited access to the fuel benefit. They say more measures are possible if talks with the government fail.
President José Raúl Mulino is facing criticism for describing the conflict between Comptroller Anel Flores and Prosecutor Luis Gómez Rudy as a personal dispute. Journalists Mónica Palm and Sabrina Bacal say the issue has deeper institutional implications.
Panama will return B/.14.6 million to retired teachers from the 1972 and 1973 cohorts under Law 231. The measure targets educators eligible to receive accumulated savings tied to their retirement.
Panama’s National Police paid tribute to an officer who died after being wounded during an operation in El Chorrillo. The force says a new security plan will continue for two to three months before its results are assessed.
Panama’s Supreme Court has voided the latest extension of the Lotto and Pega 3 concession, ruling that the addendum was illegal. The decision intensifies scrutiny of a private lottery deal that has operated for years under successive changes.
A rise in the Río Veraguas affected 58 families, damaging homes and leaving some residents exposed to material losses and unsafe conditions. Four houses were hit directly by the current, and 18 more had water inside.
TEAMARU’s gymnastics team completed its first training session in Panama as part of its preparation for Panama 2026. The workout marks the start of the team’s on-site buildup for the Youth South Games.
Panama began a nationwide fuel subsidy on April 15 for selective and collective transport. The measure is aimed at easing operating costs and supporting public mobility.
Ocean van Loon has arrived in Panama with the Stingray Swimming Team to compete in multiple events, giving Aruba a visible presence on the international stage. The team called the moment a proud one for Aruba’s swimming program.
Panama will change its fuel subsidy cap to a dollar-based system after transport users reported problems with the current liters-based method. The government is also preparing to extend the benefit to artisanal fishing and food cargo transport.
Panama and the Hague Academy of International Law are promoting a conference and specialized courses on the Canal Neutrality Treaty. The initiative highlights the treaty’s enduring importance to Panama’s sovereignty and the canal’s global role.
Panama’s National Assembly is reviewing candidates for Electoral Tribunal magistrate posts, including three current legislative employees whose eligibility is being questioned under the Constitution. The process has reignited debate over whether resignation before appointment is enough to satisfy the rule.
Panama has regained U.S. market access for yellowfin tuna after 26 years of restrictions, opening a major export channel for the country’s fishing sector. The five-year recognition starts on April 1, 2026.
The Panama Canal Authority dismissed concerns over a reported $4 million bid for faster LPG transit, saying higher traffic and market conditions drove the outcome. The case highlights how valuable priority access can become when canal demand rises.
Panamá Oeste defeated Chiriquí in the third game of the National Major Baseball Championship semifinals, earning its first win in the series. The result keeps the Vaqueros alive in the 2026 postseason race.
Panama plans to open two new water distribution rings in the city, a move officials say could help about 600,000 people in Panama Norte and Panama Este. The project is part of the response to ongoing water supply strain in the capital area.
A Honduran man wanted in the United States on narcotics charges was arrested at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City. Authorities linked him to a transnational cocaine trafficking network operating across the Americas.
