Panama will keep its electricity subsidy for customers using up to 300 kWh per month, backed by more than B/.64.6 million from the MEF. The measure provides direct relief to households and other eligible users.
Panama has backed a proposed SICA rule change that would preserve consensus but allow majority voting when needed. President José Raúl Mulino says the reform could help revive the regional bloc.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has closed the entry period for the first regional Fiscal Lottery drawing. The initiative aims to strengthen tax culture by encouraging shoppers to demand fiscal invoices.
The University of Panama has suspended the request for mental health certificates in educational and labor procedures. The move could affect how other institutions in Panama handle sensitive health documentation.
Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi launched “No Pasantía,” a municipal program aimed at giving young people training and experience through city initiatives. The effort focuses on professional development, civic participation, and community impact.
Climate models now place the chance of El Niño continuing at more than 85% as equatorial Pacific temperatures rise. The pattern could influence weather conditions through the rest of 2026, including in Panama.
Panama’s education ministry will distribute fortified semi-skimmed milk in more than 875 schools, reaching over 250,000 students. The program adds a broad nutrition support measure inside the school system.
Farruko has confirmed a concert in Panama City for August, marking his return to the capital. The announcement adds a major live music event to the city’s entertainment calendar.
Panama’s Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology has declared an El Niño alert after detecting warmer-than-normal Pacific waters and atmospheric changes. The agency says the conditions are likely to continue in the coming months.
Police chief Jaime Fernández said more than 10 people were detained in a case tied to contaminated containers and a crime on Avenida Domingo Díaz. The arrests highlight concerns over cargo security and public safety in Panama City.
Panama’s Health Ministry is monitoring 27 people in San Miguelito after a possible measles exposure. Officials say all remain asymptomatic and under daily follow-up.
Panama’s Health Ministry is considering a plan that would let private hospitals give free vaccines supplied by the ministry. The move could expand access and ease pressure on public clinics.
Panama City Hall will continue social and urban projects after a $17.5 million budget transfer was approved. The funding supports the municipality’s ongoing development agenda in the capital.
Plant health is emerging as a food-security issue for Panama and Central America, with regional agencies warning about the spread risk of the African giant snail. Prevention, early detection and coordinated response are now the priority.
A Panamanian guarantees judge kept the UNACHI Medicine dean separated from her post while she faces a peculado charge. The ruling leaves the university official out of office as the case advances.
A trial has begun over the 2019 La Joyita prison massacre, with prosecutors saying an alleged order from gang leader Cholo Chorrillo may have triggered the attack. The case involves 12 defendants accused in the deaths of 13 inmates and injuries to 11 others.
The dean of UNACHI’s Faculty of Medicine will remain suspended while prosecutors investigate alleged embezzlement tied to overlapping jobs and double salary payments. The case covers conduct reportedly spanning 2017 to 2022.
Panamanian lawmakers visited China to discuss ports, cooperation, and a monument honoring the Chinese community. The trip highlighted Panama’s ongoing interest in trade, logistics, and bilateral ties with Beijing.
Panama’s government, DIGECA and Caja de Ahorros signed a cooperation agreement to expand financial education and credit access for public workers. The plan covers loans, mortgages, car financing and credit cards for eligible employees.
Panama’s National Assembly is debating bill 641, which would add economic substance requirements for certain foreign-source income. The government says the reform could strengthen Panama’s international standing, while business sectors warn about competitiveness.