Panama City held a unanimous public hearing backing temporary late-night business hours during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The proposal would let eligible restaurants stay open until 2:00 a.m. from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Panama City’s 24th Municipal Book, Art and Culture Fair brought students, families and local groups together for two days of reading, performances and community services. The event at the Hatillo building blended books, dance, health outreach and children’s activities.
Panama’s municipality has started a formal review of outstanding seniority bonus claims for former employees, including cases dating back to 2014. The city says it is handling the process with transparency and financial responsibility.
Panama City is moving forward with bridge rehabilitation and beautification work in Chilibre San Vicente, a project that will benefit more than 500 families. The upgrades include sidewalks and street improvements designed to improve safety, mobility and access.
Panama City is expanding its tourism appeal with Casco Peatonal, Playita Las Garzas and a packed cultural calendar as visitor arrivals rise nationwide. The city is tying public-space upgrades to the country’s broader tourism boom.
Panama City is advancing road, water and safety projects across several corregimientos, including new piping in Ernesto Córdoba Campos and a bridge in Las Malvinas. The works are aimed at improving daily life for thousands of residents.
Panama City Hall has introduced a new Temporary Circulation Permit system with digital delivery, QR verification, and a physical sticker option. The measure is aimed at speeding up vehicle procedures and reducing in-person paperwork.
Panama City completed 200 meters of new sidewalks and planted 30 trees on Calle 74 in Betania, improving pedestrian access and the local environment. The project is part of a wider municipal push to recover public spaces across the capital.
Panama City Hall will hold a public hearing on a proposal to temporarily extend business hours during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The measure is aimed at supporting tourism, commerce, and economic activity in the capital.
Repairs have begun on more than three kilometers of streets in Colina de Las Cumbres, La Cabima, after years of requests from residents. The project will use 1,881 tons of asphalt and benefit more than 5,000 people in Panama Norte.
Panama City won the top UCCI 2026 innovation award for its NEXUS employment initiative, which focuses on digital training and youth opportunity. The project will also be showcased at IFEMA Madrid 2026 for greater international exposure.
Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi launched “No Pasantía,” a municipal program aimed at giving young people training and experience through city initiatives. The effort focuses on professional development, civic participation, and community impact.
Panama City is restoring building facades as part of a broader effort to protect architectural heritage and strengthen tourism and economic activity. The plan also targets visual clutter that obscures historic buildings and weakens the city’s urban identity.
Panama City received $17.5 million in transferred funds that will support parks, a waste transfer center, and other social projects across the capital district. The investment is expected to benefit more than half a million residents.
New infrastructure projects in Panama Este include a bridge and pocket park in Las Garzas, plus safety railings and solar lights in 24 de Diciembre. The works aim to improve mobility, security, and community life.
Panama City is advancing a slate of urban renewal and community projects, including pocket parks, sports facilities, digital libraries and public-space upgrades. The plan spans several corregimientos and aims to improve mobility, recreation and neighborhood services.
Panama City officials have opened bidding for the B/. 74 million Hospital Regional de Panamá Norte, a project expected to serve more than 600,000 people. The new facility aims to bring specialized public health care closer to fast-growing communities in the north of the district.
San Felipe Neri Market in Panama City will hold a special sale on May 17 with discounted produce bags, fruit packs, and grill-ready meat bundles. A separate “Mesa de Ofertas” promotion is scheduled for May 27.
Panama City Hall will hold a public hearing on May 12 at Teatro Gladys Vidal to discuss municipal dining halls, security cameras and the PIOPSM program. Officials are urging residents to take part in the local decision-making process.
Ernesto Córdoba Campos is seeing long-awaited progress on potable water service, with 900 meters of new pipeline set to benefit more than 20,000 residents. The project also includes new sidewalks to improve safety and mobility in the community.
