President José Raúl Mulino inaugurated the Panama Norte Hydraulic Ring in Caimitillo during his weekly press conference. He also addressed the state payroll, water service projects, and security.
Azuero is nearing one year without safe tap water as Idaan advances plans to rehabilitate treatment plants, install modular systems, and expand well drilling. More than 100,000 residents continue relying on bottled water and tanker deliveries.
Students at Unachi are demanding official clarification after rumors spread about an alleged resignation tied to Etelvina de Bonagas. The campus community says communication has been dominated by social media and speculation.
Panamanian authorities arrested two men in separate corruption probes involving alleged tax fraud against the DGI and peculation tied to Conades projects. The cases are part of broader investigations into public funds and unfinished sanitation works across several provinces.
Julio César Dely Valdés said Panama can surprise at the 2026 World Cup and compared La Roja’s potential to Costa Rica’s 2014 run. He also reflected on his Oviedo years, his goals against Real Madrid and his respect for Carlo Ancelotti.
Mayor Mayer Mizrachi raised concerns about employment prospects in Panama, prompting Finance Minister Felipe Chapman to emphasize economic optimism. The exchange highlights how jobs remain a major issue in the country’s broader economic debate.
Gloria Trevi will include Panama in her confirmed 2026 Central America tour, alongside planned concerts in Mexico and Spain. The stop adds another major international live music event to Panama’s entertainment calendar.
Panama’s official fuel price list shows 95-octane gasoline rising 9 cents per liter in the latest adjustment. The new rate will remain in effect until May 29.
Román Torres said Panama should aim to win a World Cup match or advance to the next round in 2026. He also predicted the national team could earn four points in the group stage.
A suspect has been detained in the Conades case over an alleged embezzlement scheme involving more than $176,000 tied to unfinished sanitary units in San Carlos. The projects for La Laguna and Guayabito were reportedly left incomplete or never started.
Authorities have arrested a suspect linked to the killing of a merchant in Chitré, a March shooting that alarmed residents and business owners. The case has drawn attention because it struck a busy commercial area in Herrera province.
President José Raúl Mulino defended Panama’s state payroll and dismissed criticism over public-sector growth. He also addressed concerns about Unachi by pointing to the expected confirmation of its rector.
Panama’s National Library is celebrating May with documentary screenings, conversation events, and a literary exhibit on childhood in Panamanian literature. The program highlights the library’s role as a cultural and educational hub.
Panama City is expanding its tourism appeal with Casco Peatonal, Playita Las Garzas and a packed cultural calendar as visitor arrivals rise nationwide. The city is tying public-space upgrades to the country’s broader tourism boom.
The bidding process for Chitré’s new drinking water treatment plant has entered its final stage as authorities push to address the water crisis in Azuero. Officials say they are working quickly to complete contracting and move the project forward.
Panama’s unbeaten road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is headed to cinemas in a new documentary premiering May 28 at Cinépolis. The film revisits the national team’s tense qualifying run and its place in Panamanian football history.
One person has been arrested in an alleged fraud case involving more than $500,000 against Panama’s tax authority, the DGI. Seven people have already been charged in the wider case.
Panama customs in Chiriquí seized 130,000 World Cup stickers and albums that were being taken illegally toward Costa Rica. The operation underscores tighter border enforcement in one of Panama’s key transit provinces.
President José Raúl Mulino said Education Minister Lucy Molinar should address the possible resignation of UNACHI rector Etelvina de Bonagas. The comments put the university leadership issue under the Education Ministry’s spotlight.
Copa Holdings reported first-quarter profit of $212.5 million as passenger traffic rose and the airline expanded its fleet. Higher fuel costs weighed on results, but the company maintained strong margins and liquidity.