The University of Panama will resume in-person classes on October 19, 2026, in a phased rollout by faculty following structural inspections after the October 9 earthquake. Some faculties return to classrooms while others continue temporarily in remote mode.
Copa Airlines donated 100 special tents to support people affected by the recent earthquake in Panama, adding private-sector muscle to relief efforts for displaced families.
Volunteers from RPC Deportes and COS joined forces to deliver aid to families affected by the recent earthquake in Veraguas province. The initiative underscores the role of civil society in Panama’s disaster response efforts.
President José Raúl Mulino delivered the rehabilitated Alto Boquete–Caldera–Puente Los Valles road in Chiriquí, a B/.13.5 million project restoring 18 kilometers of roadway for more than 9,700 residents.
The Liga Panameña de Fútbol has launched its official Destino 2030 pre-sale, announcing new technological tools intended to transform the fan experience and bring greater transparency to the competition.
The United Nations World Food Programme deployed three mobile warehouses to help deliver humanitarian assistance to families affected by the recent earthquake in Panama. The operation underscores international support for recovery efforts in hard-hit communities.
Panamanian urban music star Sech has announced plans for a benefit concert to support families affected by the October 9 magnitude 7.5 earthquake, calling on fellow musicians to join the initiative.
The Panama Canal has raised its daily transit quota from 32 to 33 ships after improved rainfall boosted water levels in the watershed, marking continued recovery from drought-era restrictions. The move signals gradually normalizing operations for one of Panama’s key revenue sources.
An 82-year-old man with Parkinson’s disease lost his home in El Cedro de Los Pozos, Herrera, after an earthquake struck Panama. Neighbors rescued him and are asking authorities to relocate him somewhere he can receive proper care.
A powerful earthquake has fractured roads and homes in Búcaro, Tonosí, in Los Santos province, with ground shifts of up to three meters, as residents work to recover. The community is leaning on faith and resilience to rebuild.
Panama’s tourism sector is calling for support to recover earthquake-affected destinations and maintain traveler confidence, with industry members turning to artificial intelligence to promote the country’s attractions.
Panama’s National Police confiscated 4,182 suspected counterfeit brand items valued at around $200,000 during raids on four commercial establishments in Panama and Panama Oeste provinces under Operation Jaque Matte.
Panama’s government has authorized two trusts—one state-run through Banco Nacional and one private via Caja de Ahorros—to manage relief funds for victims of the October 9, 2026 earthquake. The dual structure keeps public and private donations administratively separate.
Specialists say last Friday’s earthquake in Panama exposed critical weaknesses in residential construction, urging seismic reinforcement and proper supervision. The event has renewed calls for stricter building standards across the country.
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works is repairing more than 15 roads and 20 bridges damaged by the powerful October 9 earthquake, with Minister José Luis Andrade detailing the ongoing recovery works.
Panamanian authorities report 11,460 people affected, 27 injured, and over 1,250 damaged homes following the magnitude 7.5 earthquake of October 9, with more than 2,840 residents still in shelters as aid deliveries continue.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance will auction eight lots of state-owned goods, including gold, silver, luxury watches, coins and porcelain, on October 26, 2026. The public auction takes place at the Avesa Building auction hall on Vía España.
A SENACYT seismic engineering expert says aftershocks following the October 9 earthquake in Panama are a natural process that may continue for hours to months. Authorities urge residents to stay informed and take safety precautions.
Three patients injured in the October 9 earthquake, including a 20-year-old woman hurt in a structure collapse in Los Santos, remain in intensive care at Santo Tomás Hospital in Panama City.
Authorities are assessing earthquake damage in the Historic Center of La Villa de Los Santos and working to rescue affected cultural heritage in one of Panama’s most storied colonial towns.
