Panama is being urged to pair economic momentum with stronger planning, greener cities and a long-term development strategy. The vision centers on using the Canal, logistics network and natural assets to build a more sustainable future.
Elective surgeries at the Chitré hospital have been temporarily suspended while repairs are made to the operating room air-conditioning system. The Social Security Fund says the measure is intended to protect patient safety.
Panama is attracting more digital nomads in 2026 thanks to its location, infrastructure, residency clarity, and flexible lifestyle options. The country is emerging as a practical base for remote workers who want stability without losing mobility.
Panama’s port cities are forcing travelers to adapt to uneven internet access, where network quality shifts by location and traffic. Flexible browsing habits are becoming essential in busy transit areas.
Health authorities in San Miguelito stepped up surveillance after Panama confirmed two measles cases. The Ministry of Health activated rapid response protocols to help contain any possible spread.
Four people were injured in a shooting in Torrijos-Carter, San Miguelito, shortly after the Barcelona vs. Real Madrid match. The incident happened hours before a curfew was set to begin in nearby corregimientos.
Higher fuel costs are increasing transport and production expenses at Merca Panamá, pushing food prices up and squeezing both merchants and consumers. Vendors say the pressure is hitting sales as shoppers feel the pinch in their household budgets.
Roberto Hernández’s work placed ethics, logic, and bioethics at the center of academic life in Panama. His books continue to offer a framework for discussing difficult moral issues with clarity and rigor.
Trump rejected Tehran’s latest response as tensions in the Iran-Israel conflict deepened, while Iranian forces warned they were ready if war resumes. Israeli strikes in Lebanon also killed two medics, underscoring the conflict’s widening humanitarian toll.
Chiriquí and Herrera highlighted the second day of Panama’s 2026 U12 national baseball championship at MVP Sports City. The tournament underscores the importance of youth baseball development in the country.
Plaza Amador rallied twice to draw 2-2 with Umecit in the first leg of the LPF semifinals in La Chorrera. The return match on Friday will decide who advances to the final.
Guyanese motor racers turned in a dominant showing in Panama, strengthening their profile on the regional motorsport stage. The performance also highlights Panama’s role as a venue for international competition.
A curfew in San Miguelito’s Arnulfo Arias and Belisario Frías neighborhoods led to 174 detentions as local authorities stepped up security enforcement. The mayoral decree is part of an effort to reinforce public safety in the district.
Veraguas has become the only province in Panama with territorial planning in all of its districts, setting a model for other provinces. Chiriquí, Herrera, and Los Santos have already begun following its lead.
Panama’s Administration Prosecutor’s Office backed the National Assembly’s authority to exempt staff from attendance marking under its internal rules. The opinion comes as lawmakers and the Comptroller’s Office clash over salary holds on 43 employees.
A fight involving Ulpiano Vergara’s guitarist broke out during a performance in La Chorrera and quickly went viral on social media. The incident has drawn attention to security and crowd control at live típico events in Panama.
SENAN held a parachute exhibition in Chame with Panamanian parachutists and Ecuador’s GOE, drawing dozens of families to the event. The display highlighted aerial training and regional cooperation.
Hospital Dr. Rafael Hernández in David held a second extraordinary day of endoscopies and colonoscopies, serving about 220 patients in Chiriquí. The effort is part of Panama’s broader push to reduce public health wait times and clear diagnostic backlogs.
Panama is mourning the death of Alberto Paz-Rodríguez, director of the Agencia Panameña de Alimentos. President José Raúl Mulino praised his performance and expressed condolences.
Trump is expected to press Xi Jinping on China’s purchases of Iranian oil during his visit, part of a wider push to squeeze Tehran amid Middle East conflict. The talks could influence sanctions enforcement, global energy markets and prices felt in Panama and Latin America.