A Swedish national convicted in Panama for money laundering has resurfaced in connection with offshore financial services and New Zealand-based platforms. The case revives scrutiny of Panama’s role in international shell-company networks.
Health officials in Bocas del Toro are tracing 78 contacts linked to a Dutch traveler who tested positive for measles. Twenty-eight people have already been located and are being monitored.
The Biomuseo in Panama has opened new vacancies for security and visitor services, reinforcing staffing at one of the capital’s top cultural attractions. The hiring move highlights the museum’s role in tourism, education and local employment.
Panama’s Education Ministry is investigating a suspected fake diploma network after more than 200 teachers resigned or left their posts amid credential fraud allegations. Authorities have filed 141 complaints and seven charges so far.
Panama is advancing its One Health strategy to link human, animal, environmental, and food safety priorities. Health Minister Fernando Boyd Galindo said COVID-19 highlighted how interconnected those areas are.
A fire at the municipal landfill in Montijo has burned for two days, prompting ongoing mitigation efforts from local authorities. Residents say toxic smoke from the site is affecting the area.
Panama will play Brazil in a World Cup warm-up friendly on May 31 at 3:00 p.m. The match will be broadcast on TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ’s YouTube channel.
IFARHU has urged more than 300 former employees to complete the process for collecting pending seniority bonuses tied to work performed between 2014 and 2021. The payments remain awaiting withdrawal by ex-collaborators.
A fight during an event in El Bongo, Bugaba, left a 32-year-old man dead and four others injured. The incident has raised concern over safety at local gatherings in Chiriquí province.
Panama’s government is facing an extortion demand after cybercriminals hacked public platforms, according to the Authority for Government Innovation. The case highlights the growing cybersecurity threat to state systems and digital services.
Panama’s National Assembly has started debating a bill on economic substance, with Economy and Finance Minister Felipe Chapman outlining a 15% penalty for noncompliant companies. The proposal is aimed at strengthening business transparency and compliance rules.
Panama’s Health Ministry has activated two surveillance fronts to monitor possible measles cases while reinforcing vaccination as the main prevention tool. Officials are also outlining the immunization schedule used to protect against the disease.
Trump says he will raise the imprisonment of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai with Xi Jinping during upcoming talks, highlighting a flashpoint in U.S.-China relations. Lai’s case remains a symbol of Beijing’s crackdown on dissent and press freedom in Hong Kong.
The European Union has sanctioned 16 officials accused of helping Russia abduct Ukrainian children, sharpening its response to the war. The move adds pressure over one of the conflict’s most serious humanitarian allegations.
Santa Fe won the Clausura 2026 LFF title after Mickeylis Gutiérrez scored a late penalty to beat Umecit FC Femenino 1-0 in a tense final. The club now prepares for the women’s super final against Chorrillo FC.
MiBus moved more than 48 million passengers from January through April 2026 and introduced contingency measures to offset higher international fuel prices. The company said the steps were aimed at keeping service running and maintaining operational stability.
A man accused in a 1993 Detroit murder was arrested in Panama, reviving a decades-old homicide case. The arrest could lead to extradition or other legal steps.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has named a preliminary squad for its June 6 friendly against Panama in St. Louis. The match is part of Panama’s final buildup to the 2026 World Cup.
A reflection on Jewish life in Panama highlights the community’s long history and the strong sense of belonging many members continue to feel. It also places that legacy within Panama’s broader story of cultural diversity.
Trump said he will raise U.S. arms sales to Taiwan in talks with China’s Xi, reviving one of the most contentious issues in U.S.-China relations. The move could reverberate far beyond Asia, including in global trade and diplomacy.