IFARHU is preparing the PASE-U 2026 payment for the coming months and plans to deliver it through a new digital system. The change could streamline access to Panama’s school assistance program.
Panama is enhancing aircraft maintenance capabilities through support from the Puerto Rico National Guard. The partnership aims to strengthen technical readiness and improve the reliability of aviation operations.
President José Raúl Mulino has convened extraordinary sessions in the National Assembly to debate the Economic Substance bill after meeting with two caucuses. The proposal is expected to draw attention for its impact on Panama’s business and regulatory environment.
President José Raúl Mulino has rejected Bill 491, which seeks to raise container taxes to help fund seniors’ pensions. The proposal has no support from the Executive Branch or key maritime and economic agencies.
Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha said Panama’s government wants to position the country as a reliable partner with credibility. The strategy underscores the importance of trust to Panama’s diplomatic and economic standing.
President José Raúl Mulino blamed political noise and speculation for the stalled debate over a bill to add bioethanol to gasoline. He said Panama is losing jobs, investment, and an opportunity for agricultural development.
U.S. inflation rose to a three-year high in March as surging gasoline prices tied to the Iran war added fresh pressure on the economy. The spike may delay Federal Reserve rate cuts and could ripple through global markets.
Three people were detained in Panama in an investigation into alleged peculado involving missing funds at IPT Don Bosco. The case centers on money from student registrations, welfare, and self-managed income.
President José Raúl Mulino defended Panama’s discretionary fund use, saying it is helping families with urgent medical needs, disasters, and other emergencies. He also tied the message to Labor Day, stressing job creation and economic development.
Marco Rubio has warned China after ship detentions tied to the Panama shipping dispute, calling Western Hemisphere sovereignty non-negotiable. The tension spotlights Panama Canal security and its global trade importance.
Panama City has launched a school recycling plan that will reach more than 12,000 students and expand to 180 schools. The initiative aims to strengthen environmental habits in classrooms and beyond.
Chiriquí beat Bocas del Toro in Game 5 of the 2026 Béisbol Mayor final, extending the series. The matchup turned tense in the eighth inning after a confusing play sparked a benches-clearing moment.
Two former Meduca officials and one private citizen were detained in Panama City over an alleged $124,000 embezzlement scheme at the Don Bosco Technical Institute. The case is part of Operation Pupitre and will next move before a guarantee judge.
Panama’s firefighters have responded to 883 traffic accidents nationwide so far this year, with speeding, distraction, alcohol, fatigue, and mechanical failures among the main causes. The figures highlight the ongoing road safety challenge facing drivers and families across the country.
Iran’s supreme leader has vowed to protect the country’s nuclear and missile programs, rejecting U.S. pressure as Washington seeks a wider deal tied to a fragile ceasefire. The confrontation adds to tensions in a volatile region with global implications.
President José Raúl Mulino will call Panama’s National Assembly into extraordinary session from May 4 to June 4 to debate the Law on Economic Substance. He also addressed the suspended ethanol issue and distanced the Executive from a proposed container tax increase.
Panama City and the Ernesto Córdoba Campos local board delivered materials to IDAAN for a pipeline project meant to ease long-running water shortages in four neighborhoods. Crews have already begun installing sections of the 900-meter line.
Panama commemorated 25 years of the commission that coordinates protection of the Canal watershed, a key area for water supply, biodiversity and Canal operations. The milestone highlights the country’s long-term commitment to managing one of its most strategic natural resources.
Marco Rubio warned China after ship detentions in Panama escalated tensions around the Panama Canal and nearby terminals. The dispute highlights the canal’s strategic role in global trade and the political stakes for Panama.
President José Raúl Mulino rejected bill 491’s container fee plan, saying it was advanced without Executive consultation. The proposal would fund higher pensions through a $1.50 charge on each TEU entering Panama.