Bus Fare Increase Looms as Fuel Prices Rise in Panama
Panama’s bus operators are pushing for a fare review as fuel prices climb, but the government has so far maintained its subsidy, leaving passenger fares unchanged for now.
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Panama’s bus operators are pushing for a fare review as fuel prices climb, but the government has so far maintained its subsidy, leaving passenger fares unchanged for now.
The National Cancer Institute has opened new cancer treatment services at Panama’s City of Health complex, including a high-dose-rate brachytherapy unit, expanding modern radiotherapy options for public patients.
President José Raúl Mulino travels to New York for the UN General Assembly, where he will deliver a speech and hold meetings with world leaders.
Some Panama retirees and pensioners may find their CSS deposit has not arrived via ACH. Here is how to verify payment status and report the problem.
Panama’s latest reference prices for gasoline and diesel remain in force until Friday, October 2, with the National Energy Secretariat’s regular adjustments continuing to shape prices at the pump across the country.
Panama’s Operación Justicia Activa has led to the arrest of two suspects allegedly tied to robberies against two companies in Barú, Chiriquí. The operation underscores ongoing efforts to protect businesses in the border province.
A Telemetro report featuring journalist Hugo Famanía examines the financial and institutional costs of creating political parties in Panama, where nine parties currently compete but many historically fail to deliver public policy benefits.
Deputies in Panama’s National Assembly have formed rival blocs supporting China and Taiwan respectively, exposing a legislative split over diplomatic relations and which partner offers Panama the greatest benefits.
Matchday 9 of the LPF Apertura Tournament begins Friday as San Francisco FC faces Arabé Unido to open the round. The clash headlines another key weekend in Panama’s top football division.
Panama’s National Police conduct more than 30,000 identity checks per week at Panama Metro stations, with contempt warrants for unpaid child support the most frequently detected offense. The figure highlights how transit hubs have become key enforcement points for family support obligations.
Vendors at Merca Panamá expect prices of several agricultural products to rise due to higher fuel costs and the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. Consumers may soon feel the impact at markets across the country.
UDELAS has presented a B/.70.7 million budget proposal for 2027 that includes new tuition discounts, alongside planned projects and investments. The plan now awaits review as part of Panama’s national budget process.
Panama finished first in the CODICADER 2026 medal table, winning 72 gold, 46 silver, and 64 bronze medals in a historic national sports achievement. The result cements Panama’s standing as the region’s leading force in school and youth sport.
Panamanian migration authorities denied entry at Tocumen International Airport to two Colombians who admitted they came to work as “gota a gota” lenders, after officials found debt-collection cards in their belongings.
AES confirmed that the enormous flame seen at its Colón plant was a controlled gas burn, not a fire, reassuring residents after alarming images circulated online.
Teenage pregnancies account for 17.1% of all pregnancies in San Miguelito, Panama, prompting health authorities to cite school dropout rates and lack of sex education as key drivers. Officials are calling for stronger intervention to protect adolescent girls’ health and education.
Technology firm Sonda S.A. has clarified how the new fare collection system for the Panama Metro and Metrobús works, insisting users will not be double charged. The explanation comes as passengers adjust to changes on the country’s two busiest public transport services.
Panama’s Electoral Court has proposed eliminating the National Commission on Electoral Reforms and replacing the mechanism used to discuss and build consensus on future changes to the Electoral Code, drawing reactions from political actors.
A stolen motor from a water pumping station has left hundreds of families in Atalaya, Veraguas, without potable water, with investigators saying the thieves appeared to know how the equipment worked.
Panama’s Social Security Fund (CSS) will begin September pension payments on September 18, with a second payment date on September 21, according to the official calendar for retirees and pensioners.
