Chorrillo F.C. beat Santa Fe 3-0 in the Super Final to win Panama’s women’s super championship for a second straight year. The win featured an early strike, a quick second goal and a strong showing from 16-year-old Shaday Mow.
Unachi is facing renewed scrutiny over alleged nepotism, high salaries and a $12 million Social Security debt. The dispute has revived questions about university autonomy and political influence in public institutions.
Panama’s water crisis was diagnosed more than a decade ago, but leaks, aging infrastructure and weak management still dominate the system. The debate now is how to build a more autonomous, professional model for a basic public service.
Cerro Sonsonate in San Miguelito is at the center of a debate over high-density development, green space, and the environmental costs of urban expansion. The dispute highlights how growth in Panama’s capital region can affect heat, drainage, traffic, and public health.
David will introduce a targeted curfew around the Public Market next week as authorities respond to security concerns raised by school representatives. The measure will also regulate alcohol sales in the area.
Panama could play a larger role in global energy security as countries look for safer ways to store and move LNG amid rising geopolitical risk. The Canal’s location gives the country a strategic edge in any future reserve-and-distribution model.
Panama is preparing for a major June debate on Bill 413 as Senacyt finalizes the National AI Strategy. The outcome could set the country’s approach to innovation, accountability and digital rights.
Black soldier fly larvae are emerging in Panama as a promising way to process organic waste into animal feed and fertilizer. Researchers and institutions see it as part of a broader circular economy solution.
Panamanian legal practice can treat fake drug packages and hidden compartments as part of narcotrafficking cases. The approach reflects the country’s role as a key transit route for illicit shipments.
A humorous essay traces a garment’s journey from prized new purchase to household rag and finally a pet toy. Beneath the jokes, it offers a relatable look at spending, reuse, and sentiment in everyday life.
Bolivian security forces cleared part of a major highway near La Paz before pulling back to avoid a clash with other protesters. The move reopened limited traffic on a key transport route but left the broader road dispute unresolved.
Cruise lines are being presented as a job opportunity for Panamanians as unemployment remains high and informal work still dominates much of the labor market. The sector is drawing interest for roles in hospitality, gastronomy, and entertainment.
Mi Pueblito Afroantillano hosted a celebration of Afro-Panamanian identity filled with music, culture and artisan food. The event also highlighted the work of entrepreneurial families who prepared handmade products for visitors.
Search groups in Jalisco uncovered a clandestine burial site in El Salto with dozens of bags of human remains and 21 skeletons. The discovery highlights Mexico’s worsening disappearance crisis ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Authorities in David, Chiriquí, will impose targeted curfews in specific zones and limit alcohol sales to help reduce crime. The move could become a model for other provinces if officials decide to expand it.
Iran is preparing to unveil a plan for the Strait of Hormuz as fighting intensifies in Lebanon and Gaza, raising fears of a wider regional crisis. The standoff could affect global energy prices and shipping costs, with knock-on effects for Panama and Latin America.
Colombia has accredited 1,188 auditors and observers for its May 31 presidential election amid heightened scrutiny over voting technology and transparency. The monitoring effort includes domestic parties, civic groups and international missions.
UNACHI students and faculty held a vigil outside the rector’s office, urging the Public Ministry to speed up investigations amid an administrative and financial crisis. The protest adds pressure on university authorities as the campus demands accountability.
José Luis Rodríguez is using his time in Panama to prepare for a possible second World Cup with the national team. The FC Juárez winger says every player must fight for a place in Thomas Christiansen’s final squad.
Bolivia deployed about 3,500 soldiers and police in an early-morning push to clear roadblocks near La Paz as protesters demand President Rodrigo Paz resign. The confrontation raises concerns about wider unrest and economic disruption.