Panamanian forward Édgar Yoel Bárcenas underwent successful knee surgery to repair a meniscus injury, his Greek club Iraklis FC announced. The procedure pauses a strong start that included a debut goal against Asteras Tripolis.
Panama’s Latinex exchange reported a 69.6% surge in trading volume through July 2026 to $6,883 million, and announced an alliance with Euroclear Bank and the Luxembourg Stock Exchange to give local issuers access to international markets.
Panama’s Executive branch and the Vamos coalition have each presented draft laws to radically reform the electricity market ahead of the 2028 distribution concession expiry, proposing new ASEP intervention powers, competitive sale of distributor shares, consumer protections, and market opening to independent sellers.
Panama’s Health Ministry rejects favoritism allegations in its suspended $80 million tender to clean nine public hospitals, as questions mount over direct contracts and shifting requirements. The five-year contract would extend beyond the current presidential term.
A Panamanian court found Jorge Luis General and 13 others guilty of laundering over $10 million in drug proceeds tied to the Gulf Clan. Sentencing is set for October 6.
A man who stepped out of a gang-related court hearing narrowly survived a 60-shot attack on his vehicle at a Panama City gas station, in what prosecutors believe was a case of mistaken identity tied to gang rivalries. An 18-year-old and a minor have been charged.
Health Minister Fernando Boyd Galindo has proposed that doctors who fail Panama’s medical certification exam twice return to university, after only 11.31% of candidates passed the 2026 basic certification exam. He also backs a standardized national entrance test for medical schools.
Panama bid an emotional farewell to típica music legend Yin Carrizo, who died at 87, with a music-filled funeral mass in Panama City and a final farewell planned in his hometown of Ocú, Herrera.
President José Raúl Mulino convened retirees, business leaders and ministers at the Presidency to discuss Law 226, which expands discounts for seniors but faces a possible veto over funding concerns. The bill passed the National Assembly with 47 votes and now awaits sanction or veto.
Thomas Christiansen begins his third cycle as Panama coach, targeting a first major title, a generational transition, and World Cup qualification. Panama faces India and a tournament in Japan before key Nations League qualifiers in November.
Panama’s Government Commission approved in first debate a proposal to reconfigure the country’s electoral circuits, with five deputies in favor, three against, and one abstaining.
