Panama’s CSS Sets May 2026 Payment Dates for Retirees and Pensioners
Panama’s CSS has confirmed that May 2026 pension and retirement payments will be made on May 19 and 20. The schedule includes both ACH deposits and cheque payments.
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Panama’s CSS has confirmed that May 2026 pension and retirement payments will be made on May 19 and 20. The schedule includes both ACH deposits and cheque payments.
Panama’s civil protection system is monitoring Saharan dust affecting several provinces through May 10. Residents are being urged to take precautions, especially in vulnerable groups.
Panama’s Labor Ministry found nine foreign nationals working without permits during an inspection of 35 businesses in San Felipe. The sweep highlights ongoing enforcement of labor rules in Panama City.
Panama and Portugal agreed to strengthen cooperation in science and education while Portugal also moved to adhere to the Panama Canal Neutrality Protocol. The deal reinforces the canal’s international significance and Panama’s diplomatic ties.
Panama is hosting the Maritime Convention of the Americas this week as the canal, security, and the Middle East conflict shape the regional maritime agenda. The country’s maritime and logistics sector accounts for 30% of GDP and employs more than 150,000 people.
Panamanian courts granted home detention or similar measures to three suspects in serious cases in hearings held over two days. The rulings involved a Colón gang case, a homicide defendant, and the father of Dayra Caicedo.
Portugal is moving toward joining the Panama Canal Neutrality Treaty after talks with Panama’s foreign affairs officials. The step comes as Panama broadens diplomatic support for the canal amid global trade instability.
President José Raúl Mulino traveled to San José for the inauguration of Costa Rica’s new president, using the visit to emphasize security, border coordination and trade. The trip comes as Panama seeks to improve commercial ties after earlier disputes with Costa Rica.
Panama police detained a Mexican national wanted for child sexual abuse in an operation coordinated with Interpol Panama. The arrest reflects the country’s role in international law-enforcement cooperation.
Four men were detained in Chiriquí after authorities seized 1,320 packages of cocaine, along with a firearm, cash and several vehicles. The case underscores ongoing anti-trafficking operations in western Panama.
Panama has seized more than 25 tons of drugs in 2026 as traffickers continue to move shipments through ports and maritime routes. The figure highlights the country’s ongoing role as a key transit corridor in regional narcotics trafficking.
Panama’s Education Ministry has launched Meduca SIG, a new platform for academic consultations, while also testing more than 400,000 primary students. The move strengthens digital support and student assessment in the public school system.
Marco Rubio said any Iranian boats that fire on Americans in the Strait of Hormuz will be destroyed, escalating tensions in a critical global shipping lane. The warning matters far beyond the Gulf because disruptions there can hit oil prices and shipping costs worldwide.
The UAE said it intercepted an Iranian drone and missile attack that wounded three people, escalating tensions after the U.S. said it traded fire with Tehran. The incident raises fresh concerns for Gulf security and global markets.
Portugal is moving toward joining the Panama Canal Neutrality Treaty after talks in Panama, adding support for the waterway’s neutral status. The two countries also discussed scholarships and cooperation in science and education.
RIU Plaza Panama is celebrating 15 years in Panama City, highlighting its role in the capital’s hotel market and its social commitment in the country. The milestone reflects the hotel’s lasting presence in one of Panama’s key business and tourism centers.
Panama has launched an online platform to check postal codes for residences, offices and buildings using a cellphone or other internet-connected device. The tool is meant to improve address accuracy and make everyday transactions easier.
President José Raúl Mulino traveled to Costa Rica for Laura Fernández’s inauguration, with Panama focused on diplomacy, trade, and regional integration. The visit highlights Panama’s push to strengthen cooperation with Central America.
Producers in Panama Oeste received technical support from MIDA to improve crop and livestock production in communities including Cirí de Los Sotos and Barrio Unido.
President José Raúl Mulino traveled to San José for the inauguration of Costa Rica’s new president, Laura Fernández Delgado, alongside a senior Panamanian delegation. The visit highlights Panama’s focus on bilateral ties, border cooperation, and regional diplomacy.