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.
Delivery riders in Panama have extended a 72-hour work stoppage over alleged pay cuts tied to a new performance-based system. The group is calling on the Ministry of Labor to mediate the dispute.
The U.S. House is considering a bill that would extend Temporary Protected Status for Haiti for three years, challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to end the program. The move could protect hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants from deportation and ripple across regional migration flows.
A two-day career fair in Panama City is bringing together universities, technical institutes and vocational guidance activities to help young people choose what to study. The event responds to concerns about unemployment and shifting job trends.
Junior archers have moved into the knockout rounds after the ranking stage at the South American Youth Games in Panama. The results now set up elimination matches as the competition intensifies.
The National Assembly committee finished interviewing candidates for Panama’s Electoral Tribunal and sent the list to the plenary for review. Two applicants withdrew and one was excluded for failing to meet requirements.
The Ministry of Public Works says a full repair of the Puente de las Américas roadway slab would only be possible once the fourth bridge opens, with completion expected in 2028. The plan links one of Panama’s most important crossings to the country’s next major infrastructure project.
FOX Latin America has expanded the FOX channel into Central America, including Panama, with programming that features the Panamanian Football League. The launch adds another international media option for Panamanian viewers.