The Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Colón reported 30 complaints during the four-day carnival, with eight arrests, three provisional detentions and four plea agreements.
Los Santos health officials say emergency teams handled over 200 medical cases per day during the first three days of Carnival, with nine transfers to Panama City and 407 food stalls inspected by Minsa.
Health inspectors in Chiriquí removed soup, rice, meatballs and other foods from a fonda after finding they had been prepared the previous day and posed health risks ahead of Carnival.
Casco Antiguo in Panama City marks the 20th anniversary of its UNESCO World Heritage inscription; the district, dating to 1673, is noted for its plazas and brick-paved streets.
Panamanian prosecutors are seeking more time to advance the decades-old Alas Chiricanas bombing case, which killed 21 people in 1994. The investigation has been linked to new information, FBI interest in one suspect, and broader international terror allegations.
Cobre Panama’s large-scale copper operations, featuring a fleet of 38 ultraclass trucks each carrying 400 tonnes of ore, have renewed attention on Panama’s potential to benefit from a global copper upswing while highlighting environmental trade-offs.
The Cobre Panama mine’s large-scale operations, including 38 ultraclass trucks carrying about 400 tonnes of ore each, highlight Panama’s position to benefit from a global copper upswing while raising environmental and governance questions.
A vivid report from the Caracoles Islands captures low-tide drama—submerged at 5:00 a.m. and reappearing by sunrise as narrow 40-foot sand stripes—framing why Panama is drawing renewed attention.
Canadians Chantal Poulin and Eric left Quebec for Panama, drawn by a slower pace of life and lower living costs. Their move reflects Panama’s growing appeal as a destination for foreigners seeking comfort, warmth, and affordability.
Panama’s global profile is shaped by its strategic canal and a history of political and financial controversies, making it both a vital transit hub and a focal point for governance debates.
A short historical timeline highlights Panama’s colonial past and its 1821 break from Spain before joining Gran Colombia. The dates offer a quick look at the country’s early political evolution.