The National Lottery of Panama held its Sunday drawing on April 26, 2026, and the full results were released for ticket holders to check. The draw remains a weekly fixture in Panama’s gaming tradition.
Panama City’s municipality has launched an online portal for residents to report suspected construction irregularities. The initiative comes as building activity rebounds and city officials seek stronger urban oversight.
A bomb attack on a highway in Colombia’s Cauca region killed 19 people and wounded dozens, deepening security fears ahead of next month’s election. The assault highlights the continuing power of armed groups in a volatile area tied to drug trafficking routes.
Panama ended the South American Youth Games with a record six gold medals and 29 total podium finishes, its best showing in event history. The tournament also boosted Panama’s case as a capable host for major international sports events.
Panama’s Health Ministry said all 28 people affected by an agrochemical spill in Colón were discharged after evaluation. Sanitary surveillance continues as a precaution despite the absence of symptoms.
At least 20 people were killed when a bomb exploded on a bus in Cajibío, Colombia, highlighting a violent escalation in a strategically important corridor. The attack raises fresh concerns about security, transport, and regional stability.
Mali’s defense minister was killed as jihadi and rebel forces seized towns and military bases in one of the country’s sharpest security crises in months. The attack highlights the deepening instability gripping the Sahel region.
Israel has ordered fresh evacuations in parts of southern Lebanon, deepening fears of escalation along the border with Hezbollah. The move comes as both sides trade blame over the fragile ceasefire.
Panama’s public schools will be closed on Friday, May 1, for Labor Day. Classes are set to resume after the national holiday.
Panama has activated its National Culture Fund, starting with $5 million and annual support for projects in art, heritage, research, and training. The program will offer competitive grants to a wide range of cultural actors nationwide.
The Social Security Fund has confirmed there will be no change to the May 2026 pension payment schedule. Retirees and pensioners will receive funds on the regular ACH and cheque dates.
Dinoska Montalvo has emerged as one of the most controversial members of Panama’s cabinet, with disputes over prisons, protests, justice and transport regulation. Her tenure has repeatedly triggered political backlash and intensified scrutiny of the government.
The Miraflores water treatment plant has resumed full operations after repair work was completed. Canal authorities say they remain in close coordination with Panama’s national water utility.
Panama will host sessions of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights from May 4 to 8, 2026, including hearings and public activities. The event underscores the country’s role in regional legal and human rights affairs.
Farmers in Panama are protesting a proposed Panama Canal reservoir on the Indio River, arguing it could affect the Indio River valley. The project is intended to protect canal water supplies during future droughts.
Panama is targeting tuberculosis in Bocas del Toro, Panama East and Guna Yala with expanded testing, treatment and prevention plans. Health officials say the disease remains concentrated in areas with harder access to care and tougher social conditions.
Deadly strikes across Ukraine, occupied territory and Russia killed at least 16 people as the world marked 40 years since the Chernobyl disaster. The anniversary has renewed focus on nuclear risks tied to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Deadly strikes across Ukraine, occupied territory and Russia killed at least 16 people as the Chernobyl anniversary renewed fears about nuclear danger in the war. The violence underscores the conflict’s civilian toll and its wider global risks.
A dog was wounded by gunfire in Sinaí, San Miguelito, as authorities detained two minors allegedly linked to shots fired at a home in the area. The case adds to ongoing concerns over violence in one of Panama’s most troubled urban communities.
Traffic on the Caizán bridge has been suspended after structural damage was found in the beams. The Ministry of Public Works is urging drivers to respect all safety instructions at the site.