Classes at the I.P.T. Omar Torrijos Herrera in Olá were suspended after a substance spill affected more than 20 students, who were taken for medical care in Coclé. The incident prompted an immediate health response and a halt to school activities.
Panama’s president said a port deal has become part of the growing U.S.-China rivalry, underscoring the country’s strategic role in global trade. The comments highlight the political weight of Panama’s ports and Canal-linked infrastructure.
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino said a port has become entangled in the US-China dispute, highlighting the country’s strategic role in global trade. The comments reflect Panama’s challenge of balancing major-power interests around its canal and port network.
Copa Airlines is expanding its fleet with a new Boeing aircraft order, a move that could strengthen Panama City’s role as a major regional hub. The plan highlights the airline’s confidence in future demand and Panama’s aviation sector.
Retirees in Panama backed a bill to set pensions and retirement payments at 600 balboas, but debate was suspended on the final day of ordinary sessions. The proposal now remains pending as lawmakers weigh the political and fiscal implications.
Vamos lawmakers have filed a complaint against Comptroller General Anel Flores, accusing him of exceeding his authority. The case adds pressure to Panama’s debate over institutional powers and public spending oversight.
A person was shot and killed inside a business in Santa Ana, Panama City, in a daylight attack that prompted a police and forensic response. Authorities have opened an investigation into the homicide.
Panama’s National Assembly suspended Bill 491, which seeks pension and retirement increases, after President José Raúl Mulino said it had not been consulted. The move delays a politically sensitive debate as lawmakers weigh the risk of an executive veto.
The Gulf of Panama’s seasonal upwelling failed in 2025 for the first time in at least four decades, a rare disruption with consequences for marine life and coastal waters. Scientists say the loss of cool, nutrient-rich waters could affect ecosystems and fisheries.
President José Raúl Mulino said China has acknowledged that the dispute over Panamanian ports is being settled in arbitration, not as a bilateral political conflict. He also raised concerns about increasing detentions of Panama-flagged ships in Chinese ports.
Police are searching Santa Ana after a man was killed inside a business near Panama City’s Mercado del Marisco. The shooting has raised concern in a busy commercial area.
Claudia Sheinbaum has questioned a U.S. indictment naming Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha over alleged cartel links, setting up another test in U.S.-Mexico security ties. The case adds pressure to already strained cooperation on drug enforcement and organized crime.
President José Raúl Mulino toured the construction of Panama’s new Hospital del Niño, a B/.705.8 million pediatric complex expected to open next year. The project is part of a wider national plan to expand and modernize health facilities.
Panama will face Brazil in a World Cup warm-up match on May 31, with coverage available on TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ on YouTube. The friendly gives Panama a major test as it prepares for 2026.
The Panama Canal Authority has published a compensation framework for Río Indio families resettled by the reservoir project. The package includes new housing, economic compensation, and an annual payment for households in restoration programs.
Vamos deputies filed a complaint with the Public Ministry against the comptroller, alleging an overreach of authority that affected eight legislative offices. The move escalates a dispute over the limits of oversight power in Panama.
Panama City hosted a regional UNCCD capacity-building workshop bringing together Caribbean and Latin American countries to improve national environmental reporting. The meeting focused on stronger institutional capacity and greater ownership of reporting processes.
The Municipality of Panama carried out an eviction operation at 5 de Mayo as part of a campaign to remove structures and restore commercial façades in the capital. Street vendors are demanding relocation as the city moves ahead with its recovery plan.
Piracy off Somalia is rising again as naval forces are diverted to other crises, leaving more than a dozen mostly Pakistani sailors in pirate hands. The escalation threatens a key global shipping route and could raise costs across international trade.
Panama has opened registration for the 2026 National Oratory Contest, which will focus on artificial intelligence. The final is set for November 22 and will air nationwide.