The IMA announced Agroferia locations for Tuesday, May 12, with sales starting at 8:00 a.m. in several regions of Panama. The events are part of the country’s effort to connect consumers with local producers.
Researchers from the University of Panama have identified three new tree species in cloud forests, with the findings published in Phytotaxa. The discovery adds to Panama’s biodiversity record and highlights the value of botanical research for conservation.
Panamá Oeste is monitoring 11 contacts after an imported measles case, as Panama responds to two infections that entered the country through Guabito and Tocumen airport. Health teams are focusing on contact tracing and prevention.
Panama has expanded AI-based cybersecurity monitoring across the entire national government, covering more than 500,000 devices. Authorities say the system targets critical institutions after several public agencies suffered cyberattacks this year.
A mother in Colón is demanding justice after her teenage son was killed. She remembered him as a basketball lover who dreamed of becoming a naval engineer.
Camtur is urging Panama to strengthen security in tourist areas and apply tougher penalties for robberies against visitors after a recent incident on Avenida Balboa. Hotel groups and tourism officials say protecting traveler confidence is vital for the country’s competitiveness.
Ismael Díaz is urging confidence as Panama prepares for a tough 2026 World Cup path. The team will also face Brazil in a May 31 friendly as part of its buildup.
Panama’s Foreign Ministry has launched the 2026 public contest for first-time entry into the Diplomatic and Consular Career. The process opens new opportunities for Panamanians seeking careers in foreign service.
A Detroit man accused in a 1993 punk rock singer’s killing was arrested in Panama after nearly 30 years as a fugitive. The capture closes a long international search tied to a decades-old homicide.
Panama’s tourism sector grew 17.3% in the first quarter of 2026, generating more than $2 billion in economic impact. The Tourism Authority says it aims to top 2025’s results.
CSS says the Complejo Hospitalario’s laboratories continue operating with full coverage for emergencies and hospitalizations, and more than 80% for outpatient care. The clarification comes amid concerns about a possible reagent shortage.
A Panama appeals court upheld a ruling that declined to impose precautionary measures on nine suspects in the Ifarhu embezzlement case. The investigation has already led to 39 charges and centers on alleged irregularities in economic aid programs.
The Panamanian Football Federation has handed goalkeeper José Calderón a six-month provisional suspension while it investigates events from the LPF match between Alianza FC and Sporting San Miguelito. The case has intensified scrutiny over competition integrity after a controversial play in Rommel Fernández Stadium.
Panama nearly reached one million visitors in the first quarter of 2026, boosted by Carnival, Copa Airlines’ Stopover program and international events. Officials say the surge generated more than $2 billion in economic impact.
The Panamanian Football Federation has issued a provisional suspension to José Calderón. The move comes as Veraguas United and Alianza FC prepare for their semifinal second leg on May 16.
Retirees and pensioners in Colón blocked roads to demand approval of Bill 491, which would raise payments for people receiving less than B/.600 a month. The protest highlights ongoing pressure for pension reform in Panama.
More than 400 women in custody were transferred to the new La Esmeralda rehabilitation center in Panama. The move highlights ongoing efforts to organize female incarceration around rehabilitation and facility management.
Haiti’s prime minister says the country may not be stable enough to hold a presidential election by August as gang violence escalates. The crisis is worsening hospital evacuations and deepening fears about the state’s ability to govern.
A grieving mother is demanding justice after her 14-year-old son was killed by multiple gunshots in Colón. The case has renewed concern over violence in the province.
The EU and UK have imposed new sanctions on Russian officials and institutions accused of deporting and indoctrinating Ukrainian children during the war. The move adds pressure on Moscow over one of the conflict’s most sensitive humanitarian issues.