Panama’s 2026 International Book Fair will be held in August and will pay tribute to the Panama Canal. The event will highlight the Canal as a symbol of national vision, achievement, and identity.
A dispute involving Panama Ports Company has drawn Panama into a wider struggle over strategic trade routes and global influence. The case is now being watched for its legal, financial, and geopolitical implications.
Metro de Panamá completed the first test run of the Arraiján monorail this Monday, a major step in the project’s move toward operation. The line is expected to improve transit connections in Panama’s western metropolitan area.
ATTT says 20,000 transport operators have already registered for Panama’s fuel subsidy, which begins tomorrow. The program is expected to provide relief for a sector heavily affected by fuel costs.
Panamanian bankers have rejected a bill that would control interest rates, saying current rate levels are not being driven by the war in the Middle East. The debate highlights a broader clash over credit costs and financial regulation in Panama.
Residents of Chucará in the Ngäbe Buglé comarca are facing losses after flooding damaged homes, animals, and agricultural production. The impact has placed added pressure on rural families that depend on farming and livestock.
Panama’s Cabinet was set to review a U.S. Army engineers’ report on the Bridge of the Americas, a key crossing over the Panama Canal. The discussion underscores the bridge’s importance to transport and national infrastructure planning.
IDAAN is addressing a fault at the El Trapichito water plant in La Chorrera after the facility dropped to 60% capacity, causing low pressure in high areas. The disruption is affecting residents in elevated sectors of the district.
Panama will present its new national team jersey ahead of the friendly against Brazil on Sunday, May 31. The match will air on TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ on YouTube.
Residents in Villa Cecilia de Pedregal are warning of sewage contamination that has brought mosquitoes, foul odors and reported skin problems in children. The neighborhood is urging attention to what has become a growing sanitation and health concern.
Heavy rains in Panama have left nearly 3,000 families affected, damaged infrastructure, and claimed the life of a teenager in Ngäbe Buglé. Authorities are delivering aid as flooding and landslides continue in Bocas del Toro and northern Veraguas.
IFARHU is urging scholarship beneficiaries to submit complete documents this Tuesday to keep their awards active. The reminder is part of the agency’s standard process for maintaining scholarship continuity.
ANTAI has closed the complaint against CSS director Dino Mon over his trip to Brazil, saying it had no jurisdiction in the case. The decision ends the matter at the transparency agency.
Panama’s National Assembly has started interviewing 27 candidates for Electoral Tribunal magistrate posts. The process also includes selecting the corresponding alternates.
The IMA will hold Agroferias on April 15 in eight locations across Panama, with low-priced staples and a required cédula for entry. The agency also maintains 13 permanent stores nationwide.
Ángela Russo was sworn in as Panama’s new Defensora del Pueblo and said she will formally take office next Thursday. She pledged to serve with responsibility and commitment to the Panamanian people.
Panama Metro Line 3 completed its first monorail test run, advancing a project meant to improve transportation for residents in the country’s western area.
Panama’s Credentials Board has started interviews to select a new Electoral Tribunal magistrate, with several candidates already ruled out. The full chamber will later vote by majority to choose Alfredo Juncá’s replacement.
SENAN detained two people for illegal extraction in a tributary of Gatun Lake, a key water source for the Panama Canal. The operation highlights enforcement efforts around protected canal-related waterways.
Agro-fairs will take place across Panama on April 15, and attendees must present their cédula to enter. The ID requirement is meant to keep the process organized.
