UNACHI Rector Etelvina de Bonagas acknowledged a complex financial situation at the university after a 34% budget cut for 2025 and 2026. The reduction could affect operations at one of western Panama’s most important public universities.
San Felipe Neri Market in Panama City will hold a special sale on May 17 with discounted produce bags, fruit packs, and grill-ready meat bundles. A separate “Mesa de Ofertas” promotion is scheduled for May 27.
Panama’s Health Ministry is asking travelers who were in Bocas del Toro from April 23 to 27 to report for measles monitoring. More than 140 health workers have been deployed as contact tracing continues.
Panama’s latest electricity tender posted record prices, strengthening expectations that battery storage will become a key focus in the country’s power market. The result points to a shift toward more flexible grid solutions as renewable energy expands.
Panama’s Social Security Fund has launched Mi Receta Digital, a QR-based prescription system that sends pickup details by email. Patients can now collect medicines using a digital code instead of only paper documents.
Panama Canal slot auction prices have reached a record $4 million per ship, reflecting intense demand for guaranteed transit access. The surge highlights the canal’s continuing importance to global shipping and trade schedules.
Iran says its latest demands were meant to secure peace, but the U.S. rejected its response as negotiations remain deadlocked. The exchange highlights continued strain in one of the world’s most sensitive diplomatic disputes.
The European Union has agreed to restore full trade ties with Syria, signaling a major policy shift after years of sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The move could reshape regional diplomacy and global debates over sanctions.
Coloradans are forming a small expatriate community on a Panamanian island, drawn by Panama’s climate, lifestyle, and international appeal. The trend reflects growing American interest in long-term living abroad.
One person was killed inside a vehicle during a shooting on Domingo Díaz Avenue in Panama City. Police secured the area and launched an investigation into the fatal attack.
Panama’s Pacific slope is beginning the day with mostly stable weather and little cloud cover, but rain from the eastern Pacific is expected to affect coastal areas. The shift could impact outdoor plans and movement along the coast later in the day.
Polymarket’s listed Panama headquarters has drawn scrutiny after reporters found an empty law office at the address. The discovery raises fresh questions about the company’s offshore structure and transparency.
Coloradans are joining a growing expatriate community on a Panamanian island, drawn by Panama’s lifestyle appeal and established foreign-resident network. The trend reflects Panama’s continuing popularity with Americans seeking retirement or remote-work opportunities abroad.
Former Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim says the war with Iran could be used to reshape the Middle East, warning that any crisis in the Strait of Hormuz would be the most dangerous fallout. He also called for a Gulf-wide security alliance.
Iran says the United States is making unreasonable demands in talks to end the war, while Tehran calls its own proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz generous. The dispute has global implications because any disruption to the strait could jolt energy markets and shipping routes.
All Nippon Airways is studying a Panama route that could create a new air bridge between Asia and Latin America. The potential link would reinforce Panama’s role as a regional aviation and logistics hub.
Mothers in Mexico used Mother’s Day to demand answers for missing relatives, spotlighting the country’s unresolved disappearance crisis. The protests underscored long-standing failures in investigations and the heavy burden carried by families.
Trump has rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal response as “totally unacceptable,” deepening the deadlock and helping push Brent crude higher. The standoff is also raising concerns for global energy markets and import costs.
U.S. military training in Panama is drawing attention as Washington’s Latin America policy remains under close watch. The exercises highlight Panama’s strategic role as home to the canal and a key regional partner.
Russia is facing growing pressure as its war in Ukraine stalls and economic strains deepen, adding to concerns about its influence in neighboring states. The fallout could continue to ripple through global energy, trade and inflation trends.