A man accused in the killing of a punk singer has been arrested in Panama after more than 30 years on the run. The case highlights Panama’s role in international fugitive arrests and longstanding cross-border investigations.
A Panamanian judge rejected a one-year extension of the investigation into Suntracs leaders over the Red Frog case in Bocas del Toro. The probe involves alleged fraud, forgery, and money laundering tied to 14 properties linked to a labor dispute.
IDAAN suspended drinking water service in parts of East Panama due to work at the Pacora treatment plant. The interruption affects sectors of the capital’s eastern area served by that system.
John John Florence has reportedly been surfing in Bocas del Toro, putting one of Panama’s top surf destinations back in the spotlight. The visit underscores the Caribbean archipelago’s strong appeal for wave riders and tourism.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has registered more than 240,000 Cepanim beneficiaries and begun printing the certificates. The process marks another step in managing interest payments tied to delayed obligations.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance says more than 240,000 Cepanim beneficiaries have registered, and printing of the certificates has begun. The process now moves into a new phase as the government prepares the negotiable payment certificates.
Abner Benaim visited Colón for a cineforum at the Cacco featuring Paraíso Tropical and a public conversation about Panamanian cinema. The event brought audiences and the filmmaker together to discuss the challenges of making films in Panama.
Cuba says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with officials in Havana in a rare contact between the two governments. The encounter comes amid long-running tensions between Washington and Havana.
Residents of Guarumal in Caimitillo now have drinking water again after waiting up to 30 years. The service returned following the inauguration of the Anillo Hidráulico Norte.
A new commission has been installed to evaluate candidates for community judge posts across Panama. The body includes one Ministry of Government representative and two members of civil society.
Enrique Riquelme’s business ties to Panama have resurfaced as he is discussed as a possible challenger in Real Madrid’s election process. His companies have expanded in Panama through solar investments and past work linked to the Panama Canal expansion.
Lebanon and Israel have opened new negotiations as fighting with Hezbollah continues, raising hopes for diplomacy but leaving the risk of escalation high. The talks come amid sustained US pressure for a breakthrough.
President José Raúl Mulino defended the growth of Panama’s state payroll, linking it to schools, hospitals and security needs. Economists Ernesto Bazán and Carlos Araúz said the increase worsens the deficit and does not prove the state is becoming more efficient.
Police in Panama City arrested another man suspected in the March killing of a merchant in Herrera province. The case continues to move forward as investigators pursue those believed involved.
Acodeco detected alleged misleading advertising and expired products at Wow Depot, a recently opened warehouse store in Panama. The case underscores consumer protection enforcement in the country’s retail sector.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance clarified how CEPANIM certificate payments will be calculated, including 3% annual interest on the retained Thirteenth Month. The explanation gives holders a clearer way to estimate what they may receive.
Panama lawmakers questioned the National Assembly’s operating and payroll spending after approval of a $26 million transfer to the legislature. The decision has renewed debate over transparency and public spending priorities.
China may gain strategic ground as US pressure on Iran escalates, with knock-on effects for global energy markets and diplomacy. The standoff could also shape trade and shipping interests relevant to Panama and Latin America.
US Border Patrol chief Mike Banks has resigned as the Trump administration continues a major immigration overhaul inside Homeland Security. The change adds to a series of high-profile departures and could reverberate across migration routes in the Americas.
Doctors at Colón’s Hospital Manuel Amador Guerrero performed the facility’s first craniotomy for a brain tumor on a woman over 50 who arrived after seizures. The surgery marks a milestone for specialized care in the province.