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.
Panama has left the ICAO list of significant concern in air security, boosting confidence in Tocumen International Airport. Travelers from Venezuela, Haiti, Nicaragua and Cuba will still face extra screening on arrival.
IFARHU has updated the documentation process for preselected students with disabilities in the General Scholarship Competition. The guidance is intended to help applicants complete registration and submit the required papers.
A 20-year-old man was detained in El Progreso, La Chorrera, in connection with the 2025 homicide of a Bomberos de Panamá member. Three other people have also been apprehended in the case.
Panama’s National Assembly approved a bill to extend hours in health centers and push Minsa to strengthen public medical services. The plan aims to improve access to primary care for residents across the country.
The Panama Canal has started a new apprentice program with 75 trainees to help strengthen workforce renewal and technical training. The initiative is being run through the Canal’s Talent Academy and focuses on industrial and security preparation.
Security forces dismantled an illegal mining camp in Darién province and detained four people during a joint operation near the Sábalo River. Authorities seized suspected gold, dredging equipment, and other items linked to illicit activity.
The National Assembly’s Credentials Committee has started interviewing candidates for magistrate of Panama’s Electoral Tribunal. The appointment is significant because the tribunal oversees the country’s electoral system and key democratic procedures.
MINSA will hold fairs from April 16 to 18 in Panama for people who need to obtain or renew the white and green health cards. The events are aimed at speeding up certification for workers in sectors that require sanitary documentation.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku slammed the Northern Mariana Islands, hitting Tinian and Saipan with hours of ferocious winds. The Pacific storm put nearly 50,000 residents at risk of damage and disruption.
The Panama International Book Fair 2026 will run from August 25 to 30, with the Panama Canal named as guest of honor. The choice highlights the canal’s enduring role in Panama’s identity and public life.
IFARHU will require students with disability scholarships to update their registration in a new process. The agency says the reception dates will be announced soon.
Residents of La Villa de Los Santos are urging authorities to reactivate a traffic light on Avenida Belisario Porras near the entrance to San Agustín, citing safety concerns. The request highlights pedestrian risk on a busy local roadway.
About 250 Rohingya refugees, including children, are feared missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea, deepening a regional migration tragedy. The sinking highlights the deadly risks faced by people fleeing persecution in Myanmar.