Panama’s Assembly has restarted debate on a bill to tighten tax substance rules for foreign income, as business leaders urge lawmakers to act. Apede says the reform is key to improving Panama’s reputation and reducing international risk.
Health officials say payrolls for 23 resident doctors at Hospital Santo Tomás could be prepared this month to cover six to eight months of overdue shift payments. The case highlights broader delays affecting medical trainees in Panama’s public health system.
Violence in San Miguelito has forced Panama health centers, including Torrijos Carter, to shorten hours and increase security. Authorities have also imposed curfews in high-risk corregimientos as shootings continue to disrupt daily life.
Alianza FC’s Heuyin Guardia and Plaza Amador’s José Murillo are separated by one goal heading into the Clausura 2026 final. The match at Rommel Fernández will decide both the champion and likely the tournament’s top scorer.
Unachi workers say payroll deductions for loans were withheld from their salaries but never sent to banks, leaving them exposed to debt problems and credit damage. The case adds to scrutiny over the university’s finances and management.
Washington is rebuilding its Caribbean strategy through diplomacy, security cooperation, and pressure on adversarial governments. The shift has wider implications for regional politics, trade routes, and U.S. influence across the hemisphere.
The IMA will survey 10,000 consumers to decide whether Christmas ham and bag sales should stay in Naviferias or move to supermarkets. The plan would keep prices unchanged and depends on logistics, oversight and public preference.
A marina project on Flamenco Island near the Panama Canal is drawing scrutiny over direct concessions, public land use, and possible conflicts of interest. The case highlights broader questions about transparency in valuable coastal developments in Amador.
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Banesco Panamá to A+ (pan), the bank’s highest local rating since entering the market 19 years ago. The move reflects stronger financial performance, solid liquidity and a stable outlook.
Fernando de Szyszlo helped define Latin American abstraction by blending modernist form with Peru’s pre-Columbian memory and cultural identity. His work remains a key example of how abstract art can carry historical and emotional depth.
Cerro La Cruz has reopened in Altos de Campana, restoring access to one of Panama Oeste’s best-known ecotourism spots. The move supports hiking, local tourism, and conservation in a key protected area.
Cocoa producers in Bocas del Toro are exploring chocolate processing as a way to earn far more than by selling dried beans alone. The move could boost rural income and strengthen Panama’s specialty food sector.
Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit centered on Ukraine, the Middle East, and energy cooperation with Xi Jinping. The meeting highlights the growing strategic alignment between Russia and China.
Rubén Blades will place a personal item in the Instituto Cervantes’ Caja de las Letras during a ceremony in Panama City on May 23. The tribute is part of Centroamérica Cuenta and highlights the Panamanian artist’s international cultural legacy.
Violence near health facilities in San Miguelito has forced shorter hours at several public clinics, with authorities prioritizing safety for staff and patients. The main concern centers on repeated shootings near the Amelia Denis de Icaza center in Pan de Azúcar.
Panama’s Environment Ministry has launched a strategic alliance to identify and protect biodiversity hotspots, with a focus on endangered species such as the golden frog. The plan also highlights Indigenous knowledge and the need to confront deforestation, water pollution, and waste problems.
Spain’s Audiencia Nacional has summoned former prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero in a Venezuela-linked corruption probe involving alleged influence peddling and irregular payments. The case is drawing political backlash in Madrid and wider regional attention.
Jonathan Andic, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, was released on €1 million bail in Spain as investigators continue a homicide probe into his father’s 2024 death. The court also imposed a passport surrender, travel ban, and weekly check-ins.
Michelle Bachelet met with President José Raúl Mulino in Panama City as she seeks support for a UN candidacy. The meeting also highlighted Panama’s role in managing migration through the Darién Gap.
Martín Torrijos says the initials of his new UNE party are a coincidence, not a reference to Guatemala’s UNE. The former president is now focused on gathering signatures to register the movement ahead of Panama’s 2029 elections.