Panama’s Health Ministry has warned that hypertension, diabetes and obesity are rising nationwide, with hypertension affecting 42% of the population. The trend highlights a growing chronic disease burden for families and the health system.
Florida’s controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant detention camp is expected to close, adding a new twist to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. The move comes as U.S. border policy continues to shape migration pressures across Latin America.
Cuba’s president says the island is open to US assistance as fuel shortages and blackouts worsen, even as a US delegation met Cuban officials in Havana. The move signals rare practical engagement between two long-strained governments.
Panama City Hall has launched a new digital system for temporary circulation permits, offering both online requests and sticker delivery through the CEP. The move aims to make vehicle paperwork faster and more convenient for drivers in the capital.
The 2026 General Scholarship Contest will receive documents on Friday, May 15, with intake concentrated in Panama and Veraguas. The process is a key step for students seeking educational support.
Seven people were arrested in Colón during Operation Mármol, including a suspected homicide case. Police also seized illegal substances as part of the sweep.
Panama will face Brazil in a World Cup warm-up match on May 31, with live coverage across TV, radio, streaming, and YouTube. The friendly offers a major test as Panama continues its buildup to 2026.
CSS completed its first brain tumor craniotomy in Colón, opening the skull to remove a tumor mass. The procedure marks an important expansion of specialized surgical care in the province.
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works is advancing bridge construction in remote communities to improve connectivity and access to essential services. The projects are being built with environmental safeguards to reduce impacts on waterways.
Panamanian security forces detained a man in Operation Dolus over an alleged embezzlement case involving CONADES. The move highlights continued anti-corruption enforcement in Panama.
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.