Panama’s Environment Ministry is reviewing whether the Vista Azul project still has a valid environmental study as residents near Condado del Rey raise traffic and service concerns. The development has been stalled for more than a decade and is now trying to restart.
Producers in the lowlands of Chiriquí are preparing for El Niño, a climate pattern that can reduce rainfall and disrupt farming in Panama. The province’s agricultural sector is watching closely as weather conditions develop.
Iran says it may offer assurances over its nuclear facilities, but it will not destroy uranium or move enriched material. The stance keeps nuclear diplomacy with the West fragile.
President Donald Trump said the United States will not allow Iran to advance its enriched uranium program, intensifying pressure over Tehran’s nuclear activities. The warning adds to long-running concerns about escalation and global energy security.
Unachi rector Etelvina Bonagas acknowledged the university’s financial crisis and called for collective responsibility after faculty raised concerns about possible salary delays. The issue has heightened pressure on the public university’s leadership and payroll stability.
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire, saying drone and artillery attacks caused casualties. The dispute highlights the fragility of truce efforts in the ongoing war.
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire, with both sides reporting casualties from drone and artillery strikes. The breakdown highlights how difficult even temporary pauses remain in the war.
UMECIT FC and Plaza Amador meet in the first leg of the LPF Clausura 2026 semifinal, a crucial step toward the championship series. The match is being shown on TVMAX, TVN Pass and TVMAX Panamá’s YouTube channel.
Vamos has emerged as a powerful independent bloc in Panama, winning 20 National Assembly seats and challenging the country’s traditional party system. Its rise reflects growing public frustration with corruption, patronage, and political elites.
Calls for Panama’s next constitutional reform are putting ethics at the center of the debate, including bans on immediate re-election, dual candidacies, and candidacy for those convicted of intentional crimes. The discussion is sharpened by the political vacuum seen in Colón’s Barrio Norte.
Panama’s Education Ministry has announced the 2026 Escuela para Padres schedule, a mandatory workshop connected to the PASE-U payment process. Sessions will be held regionally on May 11 across the country.
MEDUCA will begin filling teaching vacancies after several resignations tied to allegations of document falsification. The case has raised concerns about staffing continuity and document verification in public education.
Panama Metro will introduce operational changes on Lines 1 and 2 starting Monday, May 11, to speed passenger flow during rush hour. The move targets smoother commutes across the capital’s busiest transit corridors.
Panama is under heightened measles surveillance after two imported cases were confirmed, prompting doctors to urge families to review vaccination records. Health authorities say there is no evidence of community transmission so far.
Panama is working to strengthen its appeal to foreign investors as emerging markets compete more aggressively for capital. Its strategic location remains a key advantage in a tougher global environment.
INADEH has opened registration for its General Welder program at the Bonifacio Pereira center, giving applicants a chance to secure technical training in a high-demand trade. The course forms part of Panama’s wider workforce development effort.
Trump has rejected Iran’s response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal, deepening the standoff as negotiations continue through Pakistani mediators. Iran is pressing for a permanent end to the war, not just a temporary truce.
Iran has replied to a U.S. ceasefire proposal through Pakistani mediators and is pushing for a permanent end to the war as drone threats rattle Gulf states. The talks could affect energy markets and global shipping, with knock-on effects for Panama and Latin America.
New vacancies tied to the Fourth Bridge over the Panama Canal and the ACP are opening fresh employment opportunities in Panama. The positions are linked to two of the country’s most important infrastructure and canal institutions.
Panama marked Global Big Day 2026 with strong nationwide participation, underscoring its standing as a major birdwatching destination. The event also highlights the country’s biodiversity and conservation value.