A U.S. national with a violent criminal record was detected without documents on Panama City’s Cinta Costera. The case raised security concerns in one of the capital’s busiest public spaces.
APEDE has rejected Law 491, saying it would weaken Panama’s competitiveness by diverting telecommunications funds to the CSS IVM pension system. The debate adds pressure to the country’s ongoing discussions about social security and economic growth.
Health authorities are monitoring 25 students after agrochemical exposure at a school in Olá, Coclé. Classes were suspended while officials and firefighters проверan the site and safety conditions.
Deputy José Pérez Barboni has proposed a bill in Panama that would allow provisional detention for adolescents accused of serious crimes. The measure could reshape how the justice system handles grave offenses involving minors.
Panama’s prosecutor general has asked the Supreme Court for a control hearing in the case opened after Contralor Anel Flores interrupted a proceeding at the anti-corruption prosecutor’s office. The investigation is tied to an audit-linked step in the case against former vice president José Gabriel Carrizo.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions in Congress over the U.S. war with Iran, now estimated to have cost $25 billion. The hearing exposed partisan divisions as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues.
Guyana has joined the US, Trinidad and Tobago, Bolivia and others in condemning China’s detention of Panamanian-flagged ships. The dispute highlights the strategic and diplomatic importance of Panama’s maritime registry.
MIDES is promoting balanced menus for more than 2,000 children in Panama’s CAIPI centers as part of a push to improve early childhood nutrition. The effort underscores the role of healthy meals in child development and public care programs.
Edujyn Eliezer Atencio was last seen leaving home to board a red public transport vehicle on the Panama–Darién route. Authorities are investigating his disappearance.
Granja Emita, a West Panama egg producer, has sent its third export shipment to the Caribbean as Panama continues to broaden its export offerings. The move highlights growing regional demand for Panamanian agricultural products.
MINSA will hold white and green card fairs this Thursday at several health centers in Panama City. The events are designed to help workers complete a common public health requirement more easily.
Classes at IPT Omar Torrijos Herrera in Coclé were suspended after an agrochemical spill affected 25 students. Authorities said the students will undergo lab tests to determine the cause of the illness.
US-China tensions over Panama have resurfaced, once again highlighting the country’s strategic importance because of the Panama Canal. The dispute underscores the pressure Panama faces as global powers compete for influence.
Tensions between the United States and China over Panama are rising again, putting the Panama Canal back in the spotlight. The dispute reinforces the country’s role as a strategic crossroads in global trade and geopolitics.
Chiriquí and Bocas del Toro face off tonight in Game 5 of the Mayor Baseball 2026 final, with the championship set to be decided at 8:00 p.m. Fans can watch live on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ on YouTube.
Panama’s IMA will hold nationwide agroferias on Thursday, April 30, featuring low-cost rice and requiring attendees to follow entry rules. The events aim to provide affordable staple foods through an orderly sales process.
Panama’s National Assembly committee approved in first debate a bill that would impose tougher penalties and precautionary measures on minors involved in serious crimes. The proposal now moves to the full chamber for second debate.
Panama’s Electoral Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the use of Arraiján Mayor Stefany Peñalba’s image on school buses. The case raises questions about political messaging rules in public spaces.
Panama received public support from the United States, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago over sovereignty concerns tied to Panama-flagged vessels. The statement framed any pressure on Panama’s institutions as a regional threat.
Fuel prices in Panama will change on May 1, with gasoline increasing and diesel decreasing in both Panama and Colón. The shift will affect drivers, transport costs, and broader business expenses.