The IMA will hold agroferias on May 1 to help shoppers in Panama buy food at lower prices. The agency also reminded attendees to meet the entry requirements for an orderly process.
The U.S. Embassy in Panama donated two interceptor boats to Senan to support the country’s anti-drug efforts. The move adds maritime capacity to Panama’s security operations.
Panama City’s Mini Cuadrilla began its work with a fumigation and mosquito-control operation in Tocumen and Las Garzas. The team of four young workers had previously faced major challenges finding employment.
A Panamanian judge ordered house arrest for a man accused of aggravated robbery at a jewelry store, citing humanitarian grounds. Prosecutors plan to appeal the decision.
The U.S. Embassy in Panama donated two interceptor boats to the Senan to help strengthen anti-drug trafficking operations. The move reinforces maritime security cooperation in a country central to regional smuggling routes.
Pandeportes says the CAR Luis “Matador” Tejada returned to normal after flooding caused by heavy rain on April 29. The facility is a key training center for Panama’s high-performance athletes.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has sent an economic substance bill to the National Assembly, framing it as a step toward transparency and international standards. The proposal adds to ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s regulatory and corporate oversight framework.
Panama’s Foreign Ministry is working to secure the return of Panamanians still detained in Cuba after three recently released women arrived home on April 25. Evelyn Castro’s testimony has become part of the broader diplomatic effort.
A direct U.S.-Venezuela flight has landed in Caracas for the first time in seven years, signaling a tentative thaw in relations. The move could have ripple effects for diplomacy and migration across Latin America.
US gasoline prices have jumped to about $4.30 a gallon as tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz push global oil markets higher. The spike could ripple into inflation and transport costs across Latin America, including Panama.
Naturgy installed new LED streetlights at the access road to Aquilino Tejeira Hospital in Penonomé, improving nighttime visibility on a key route. The project is designed to benefit patients, staff, and nearby residents.
A Panamanian court ordered provisional detention for a 16-year-old linked to an attempted homicide case in San Miguelito. The case stems from a morning incident near a school where a student was injured.
Vamos lawmakers filed a complaint against Comptroller General Anel Flores over alleged overreach and the withholding of payments to independent bench members. The dispute puts a spotlight on Panama’s oversight powers and institutional tensions.
Panama’s president said a port dispute linked to strategic infrastructure is not a conflict between Panama and China. The comments come amid broader U.S.-China tension over influence around the Panama Canal.
Three people were detained in Panama over an alleged peculado case involving student funds at IPT Don Bosco and a reported loss of more than $124,000. The probe includes two current officials and one former official.
Panama’s National Assembly has suspended the third debate on Bill 491, which combines a proposed increase for retirees and pensioners with a container fee. The move delays a vote on a controversial measure that has sparked broad discussion.
Panama maintainers trained with the Puerto Rico National Guard and U.S. Air Advisors in a joint effort focused on aircraft maintenance and readiness. The exercise highlights ongoing U.S.-Panama security cooperation and technical capacity building.
Naturgy installed new LED streetlights on the Pan-American Highway access road to Hospital Aquilino Tejeira in Penonomé, improving visibility and safety. The project is expected to benefit nearly 100,000 residents in the region.
A Palestinian journalist has been released from Israeli prison appearing severely weakened, renewing scrutiny of detention conditions during the Gaza war. The case adds to international concern over prisoner treatment and press freedom in the conflict.
President José Raúl Mulino has called Panama’s National Assembly into extraordinary session beginning May 4. The agenda includes the suspended bioethanol bill and a proposal related to retiree benefits.