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.
A University of Panama study says living costs in Panama have risen four times faster than wages since 2019, deepening pressure on workers and households. Researchers warn that informality, fuel hikes and inflation are eroding the middle class.
UDELAS and UTP signed an agreement to expand research, innovation, and academic cooperation in Panama. The pact includes applied projects, joint programs, and student and faculty exchanges.
A businessman known as Chirri was shot dead inside a restaurant in Santa Ana, across from Panama City’s Mercado de Mariscos. Police are reviewing security cameras and searching for the gunman, who fled on foot.
Pete Hegseth appeared before the Senate in the first public Congressional hearings since the Iran war began, as lawmakers pressed for answers on U.S. strategy and escalation risks. The conflict could reverberate through global shipping, energy prices, and trade.
President José Raúl Mulino addressed the detention of Panamanian-flagged vessels in Chinese ports and said he received a high-level communication from China. He also commented on the use of discretionary funds.
An activist with the Global Sumud Flotilla said Israel’s interception of 22 boats will not stop the campaign to challenge the Gaza blockade. The incident adds to international tensions over the war and humanitarian access in the territory.
Vamos lawmakers have filed a criminal complaint against Comptroller General Anel Flores over the unpaid leave and suspended salaries of 40 Assembly workers. The complaint alleges abuse of authority, falsification and unauthorized action against Legislative Branch staff.
Panama’s karate team earned a strong result at the IV South American Youth Games, with five of seven athletes reaching the podium. The home performance underscored the country’s growing regional presence in the sport.
Health officials in Chiriquí say some residents are blocking vector control inspections, making it harder to remove mosquito breeding sites. The warning highlights the importance of community cooperation in preventing mosquito-borne disease.
Three people were detained in Panama over an alleged embezzlement case tied to IPT Don Bosco, including two former employees of the school. The case highlights renewed scrutiny of public fund management in the education sector.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon are raising alarm that Gaza-style tactics are being repeated across the border, deepening fears of a wider regional war. The escalation could worsen Lebanon’s crisis and add to global instability.
Panama’s IMA has invited companies to a May 6 meeting in Panama City to discuss onion processing and help prevent production losses. The initiative aims to support farmers and improve the crop’s market use.
AAUD carried out a cleanup operation in Las Mañanitas while its administrator confirmed talks with Japan and South Korea over a solution for Cerro Patacón. The effort highlights Panama’s ongoing waste management challenges in the capital.
Direct commercial flights between the United States and Venezuela have resumed after a seven-year suspension, reopening a key travel link between the two countries. The move may ease travel for families, business travelers and the Venezuelan diaspora.
Panama’s new Hospital del Niño has reached 55% completion and will eventually feature 463 beds and 17 operating rooms. The project is expected to benefit more than 1 million people nationwide.
Panama’s president said a key port has become entangled in U.S.-China tensions, underscoring the country’s role as a strategic trade hub. The dispute highlights Panama’s challenge of balancing relations with both powers.
Reporters Without Borders has condemned the detention of three journalists aboard a Gaza aid flotilla, including Al Jazeera correspondent Hafed Mribah and cameraman Mahmut Yavuz. The incident has renewed concerns over press freedom and access to humanitarian missions in conflict zones.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has revised the cost calculations used for the fuel subsidy, changing weekly limits for transport support. The adjustment could affect operating costs for drivers and transport operators across the country.
President José Raúl Mulino says a Panamanian port has become caught in the US-China rivalry, highlighting the country’s strategic role in global trade. The dispute underscores growing pressure on Panama’s critical infrastructure.