Yumaira Rusell delivered Panama’s first gold medal at the 2026 South American Youth Games with a wrestling victory. The result gave the host nation an early highlight in the regional competition.
Panama captured its first gold medal at the 2026 South American Youth Games after Yumaira Rusell won in wrestling. The victory gives the host nation an early highlight in the regional youth event.
The U.S. hosted the first direct Israel-Lebanon talks in decades as fighting with Hezbollah continued and mediators sought to prevent a wider regional war. The diplomacy comes amid separate efforts to reduce tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works and U.S. officials are continuing an assessment of the Bridge of the Americas after a fire. The evaluation will guide the next steps for one of the country’s most important road links.
As a ceasefire deadline nears, civilians in Tehran are living with growing fears that the Middle East conflict could widen further. The tensions could also affect energy markets and trade routes far beyond the region.
The Panama International Book Fair 2026 will honor the Panama Canal as its guest of honor. The choice highlights one of the country’s most important national symbols in a major cultural event.
Wildfires have scorched more than 300 hectares in Chiriquí during the dry season, prompting authorities to renew warnings against open burning. Officials say avoiding burns is key to preventing fast-moving fires.
Panama’s Public Ministry inspected Social Security Fund offices after 65 complaints over alleged pension-system irregularities. The case centers on claims that pensions were granted to people who did not meet contribution requirements.
Panama’s National Assembly approved a board of trustees for the Mariano Bula Stadium, aiming to stop its management from changing with every government. The move passed unanimously after three weeks of debate.
The National Cancer Institute has opened a palliative care unit for cancer patients at Ciudad de la Salud in Panama City. The new service expands specialized support focused on comfort and quality of life.
Caja de Ahorros has opened an innovation center as part of its drive to modernize processes and improve customer experience. The initiative reinforces the bank’s push toward technological transformation in Panama.
A failure at the Chilibre water plant has cut production sharply, leaving high-ground neighborhoods in Panama City and San Miguelito with low pressure or no water. Repair crews are working while residents and local officials press for a faster fix.
Ciudad de la Salud has opened a new palliative oncology care room in Panama, designed to provide dignified and humanized support for cancer patients. The unit adds to the country’s specialized oncology services with a focus on comfort and quality of life.
Sugarcane honey producers in Los Santos are calling on Panama’s lawmakers to include them in the ethanol law debate. They say the policy could strengthen rural jobs, diversify farm income, and support a more sustainable agricultural sector.
Mexico has protested the deaths of its citizens in U.S. immigration custody as President Claudia Sheinbaum escalates pushback against Donald Trump’s policies. The dispute highlights rising tensions over migration, Cuba and bilateral relations.
IFARHU has told preselected students in the General Scholarship Contest to submit their socioeconomic declaration and review updated requirements. The process is a key step in determining scholarship eligibility.
Panama’s transit authority has extended the deadline to buy the 2025 license plate for select public transport vehicles until May 30, 2026. The measure covers taxis, collective transport, school transport and tourism vehicles.
Panama Metro has launched the first test run of Line 3’s monorail section between Patio y Talleres and Ciudad del Futuro. The project is aimed at easing congestion and improving transit links between Panama City and Panama Oeste.
Higher fuel costs are pushing up the price of some foods at the La Chorrera wholesale market, including pear-shaped tomatoes and plantains. The increase shows how transport expenses can quickly affect everyday groceries in Panama Oeste.
Health authorities in Colón have stepped up fumigation after dengue cases rose in the province. The response combines mosquito control, cleanup efforts, and community participation to slow transmission.
