Honduran authorities have arrested a mayor accused of helping organize the killing of environmental activist Juan López. The case highlights the severe risks faced by defenders of land and natural resources in Central America.
Meduca has opened 182 teaching vacancies across Panama to help cover staffing needs caused by retirements, resignations, deaths, and leave. The move is meant to support the smooth development of the school year.
Panama’s Housing Ministry inspected land in Coclé to assess sites for possible low-income housing projects. The move is part of efforts to match available land with the needs of families facing economic hardship.
The Panama Canal deputy administrator visited Washington, underscoring the waterway’s importance to global shipping and Panama’s economy. The trip highlights the canal’s role at the center of maritime and policy discussions.
Document intake for the 2026 General Scholarship Contest will be held on May 13 in Panama, Veraguas, and the Ngäbe Buglé comarca. The process is a key step for students seeking educational support.
Pete Hegseth faced intense bipartisan questioning as Congress pressed the Pentagon on the direction and cost of the Iran war. The debate comes as the president heads to China, raising the stakes for U.S. strategy abroad.
Panama’s Health Ministry announced new nursing posts to help reduce workload pressure on nurses during International Nurses Day 2026. The move is intended to support public health services and ease strain on frontline staff.
Trump’s visit to China puts trade, technology, and security at the center of a closely watched meeting with Xi Jinping. The outcome could ripple across global markets and trade routes, including in Panama and Latin America.
Gloria Trevi will return to Panama on Oct. 2 with her Celebration Tour, performing fan favorites including “Todos me miran” and “Pelo suelto.” The concert adds another major Latin pop event to Panama’s live entertainment scene.
Bank of China Panama has priced global bonds, underscoring Panama’s role as a regional financial center connected to international debt markets. The move highlights how major banks in the country tap global investors for funding.
Israeli lawmakers have approved a special tribunal that can impose the death penalty for cases linked to the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023 attacks. Human rights groups say the measure weakens fair-trial safeguards and raises serious legal concerns.
MEDUCA has announced 182 teaching vacancies across Panama for teachers and professors in public educational centers. The openings offer educators a chance to apply for positions in schools nationwide.
Panama’s aquatic authority and aeronaval service signed a cooperation agreement to boost enforcement against illegal fishing and protect marine resources. The pact expands joint patrols, inspections, and monitoring across coastal and maritime areas.
Ukraine’s frontline city of Izyum is once again facing the threat of Russian occupation as Moscow prepares a major spring offensive. The city’s strategic location makes it a key prize in the eastern war.
Mercado San Felipe Neri will hold a special pork sale on May 17 starting at 5:00 a.m. and continuing until supplies run out. The event is expected to draw early shoppers to the Panama City market.
Customs officials at Paso Canoas seized national team jerseys and turned the merchandise over to the Customs Intellectual Property Directorate. The move highlights Panama’s border enforcement against potentially unauthorized branded goods.
MINSA is calling on residents in Panama to get vaccinated against measles, as part of ongoing public health prevention efforts. The immunization program is urging people to visit vaccination points and keep their protection current.
Panama is moving toward a bidding process to expand the José Agustín Arango road between Cerro Azul and Pacora. The project could ease daily travel for thousands of residents in eastern Panama City.
The SPI has started issuing checks for long-service severance and owed labor benefits to former employees on official lists. The move addresses pending compensation tied to their service.
ANTAI sanctioned Arraiján mayor Stefany Peñalba with a 50% salary penalty for violating the Code of Ethics. The move highlights Panama’s enforcement of public-sector conduct rules.