Authorities suspended the search for a missing Costa Rican man in Bugaba, Chiriquí, after adverse weather conditions made operations unsafe. The pause comes as emergency teams face difficult terrain and reduced visibility in western Panama.
Authorities in Chiriquí are searching for a Costa Rican man who disappeared during a spiritual retreat in Bugaba, with weather conditions complicating the operation. Family members said he has a history of anxiety and of distancing himself from others.
Panama’s Assembly is weighing Bill 392, which would impose prison terms for blocking access to beaches, rivers and other public-use areas. The measure also targets fraudulent land titling involving protected state lands.
Panama’s Environment Ministry has begun a reforestation program to restore 1,320 hectares across the country. The project aims to recover ecosystems with native species and repair land affected by fires and invasive plants.
A temporary curfew in Belisario Frías and Arnulfo Arias has emptied streets in San Miguelito, with officials saying any expansion will depend on results. The measure remains under review as authorities assess its effectiveness.
Panama’s audit of the Donoso mining site is in its final stage, with a definitive report expected in May. Environment Minister Juan Carlos Navarro said no mining activity is taking place there, only export and material handling.
Panama’s football league has launched an investigation after a bizarre own goal raised suspicions of match-fixing. The case puts the integrity of the domestic game under scrutiny.
Firefighters contained a small fire at IDAAN’s headquarters on Vía Brasil in Panama City. The affected areas were the Human Resources and Legal Advisory offices.
The University of Panama and the Panamanian Academy of Language are advancing a plan to strengthen Spanish in AI and scientific settings. The effort aims to boost access, visibility, and use of Spanish in digital and academic environments.
Panama’s National Lottery released the full results of its Sunday draw for May 3, 2026. The weekly drawing remains a popular fixture for players across the country.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will begin a regional trip with an official visit to Panama City, where he is expected to meet with local leaders. The visit is intended to deepen the strategic alliance between Panama and Israel.
A hantavirus case has drawn attention to Panama’s need for strong maritime health controls as a major transit hub. The incident highlights the importance of port monitoring and coordination in protecting trade and public safety.
Panama’s Chamber of Commerce says the country’s labor challenge is to turn rising hiring into formal, stable, and productive jobs. It also called for closing the gap that keeps young workers out of the labor market.
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people and sickened at least three others, raising concerns about disease control at sea. The incident also underscores Panama’s need for strong maritime health monitoring as a major transit hub.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will make the first official visit by an Israeli president to Panama City as part of a four-day Central American trip. He is set to meet President José Raúl Mulino and members of Panama’s government to discuss bilateral ties and cooperation.
The Comptroller General of Panama is trying to regain control of its Instagram account after it was hacked for a second time. The incident underscores the importance of stronger digital security for government communications.
Authorities in Panama have warned that water on Taboga Island is not safe to drink after failures at the local treatment plant. Residents and visitors have been told to use it only for basic non-consumption needs while testing continues.
Sporting San Miguelito has called on Panama’s sports organizations to defend transparency in football amid concerns over alleged match-fixing. The appeal underscores growing attention to integrity in the domestic game.
Iran is warning that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status quo after the US-Israel conflict, raising new concerns for global shipping and energy markets. The narrow waterway is a major chokepoint for oil and gas exports.
President Donald Trump said the United States will help clear ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz and warned that any interference will be met forcefully. The move underscores rising concern over a critical global shipping chokepoint.