CONEP president Gabriel Diez said Panama’s fuel subsidy should be monitored so it helps prevent higher prices for consumer goods. The business sector sees oversight as key to making sure the benefit reaches transport workers and supports the supply chain.
Antai has opened 10 ex officio investigations into municipalities that are not complying with public information disclosure rules. The agency says transparency is a legal duty under Panama’s access-to-information law.
Pitch, Hit & Run is returning to Panama with MLB support and will reach more than 4,000 children. The youth baseball program is designed to build skills, confidence, and interest in the sport.
Residents of Villa Mireya in Capira are alarmed after Africanized bees caused incidents involving a six-month-old baby and several dogs. The community is now worried about the safety of families and pets.
Panama National Police dismantled a vehicle theft ring operating in the metropolitan area. The operation is part of broader efforts to curb property crime in the capital region.
Italian Chambers of Commerce met in Panama to refine regional investment plans and deepen trade ties with Latin American markets. The summit highlighted Panama’s role as a strategic hub for cross-border business cooperation.
Preselected students for IFARHU’s 2026 General Scholarship Contest must verify where and when to submit their documents, including the Socioeconomic Sworn Declaration. The step is key to completing the scholarship process.
Panama’s Government Commission advanced a proposal to bar plea agreements in femicide cases and another targeting adults who push minors into crime. Both measures now move deeper into the legislative process.
Residents of Penonomé are voicing frustration over the removal of guayacán trees along the Inter-American Highway. The trees are especially missed during their flowering season, when they are at their most distinctive.
Panama’s tax authority suspended legal and administrative deadlines for taxpayers from April 15 through April 17, with terms resuming on April 20. The move affects compliance timing and other procedural obligations.
Naturgy will carry out planned electricity interruptions in Panama and several provinces through April 19 for maintenance work. The outages are expected to affect homes and businesses across affected areas.
A judge ordered preventive detention for two men charged in the killing of National Police sergeant Elvis Espinosa in El Chorrillo. Prosecutors say witnesses linked the suspects to armed shots fired near a soccer field in Panama City.
Transport drivers in Azuero and Chiriquí welcomed a new fuel subsidy as a financial relief, but the rollout was slowed by platform problems and long lines. Operators said the benefit helps, though it remains limited.
Panama customs officers retained more than 2,000 boxes of alcoholic beverages during a border operation in western Panama. Authorities say the goods were allegedly headed illegally toward Costa Rica.
The National Assembly approved, by insistence, a bill to extend health center hours across Panama after the Executive Branch objected over financing and technical issues. The measure is intended to improve access to primary care beyond standard hours.
Residents in Parita cross water daily on a makeshift carricoche, turning an ordinary trip into a dangerous routine. The improvised crossing shows the risks faced by people who depend on fragile local transport.
Panama’s National Assembly has approved by insistence a bill to extend operating hours at health centers nationwide, overruling Executive objections. The measure expands primary care access beyond the regular workday but stops short of mandating 24-hour service.
China’s export slowdown is drawing attention to Panama’s shipping sector as global carriers face pressure tied to port operations in the country. The trend highlights how closely Panama’s logistics economy is linked to international trade flows.
Panama’s ports are drawing attention again as reported pressure mounts on Maersk and MSC, while slowing Chinese exports add strain to global shipping. The developments underscore Panama’s central role in international trade and logistics.
Shoppers packed the Dolega agrofair as rice became the product drawing the most attention amid fears of further price increases. The turnout highlights consumer concern over the cost of a key household staple.
