Three people were arrested in connection with the killing of a sergeant in El Chorrillo. The detainees are expected to face a custody hearing before homicide prosecutors.
The popular “Puercas del Neri” are back, and buyers now need to register online to reserve their legume bags. The system adds a digital step to a product that remains in high demand.
Alan Ritchson shared his reaction to Panama’s tropical heat on social media, prompting thousands of comments and reactions from followers. His posts offered a celebrity glimpse into one of the country’s best-known traits: its intense warm climate.
Fishermen in Herrera say rising fuel costs are putting their livelihoods at risk as they wait for subsidized fuel purchases to be enabled. The sector says the situation has become unsustainable.
Metro users in Panama are calling for more order at train access points as crowding affects daily travel. Older adults and mothers with babies are among the passengers most impacted.
Workers at Panama’s Ministry of Health building in Panama City were evacuated after a gas-like odor was reported. Firefighters inspected the site and ruled out the presence of gas.
Farruko performed at the opening ceremony of the South American Youth Games Panama 2026 at Rommel Fernández Stadium on April 12. The event brought together music, parades, and sports symbolism before thousands of spectators.
Classes remain suspended in parts of Bocas del Toro and Veraguas affected by heavy rain as education authorities prioritize safety. The measure will stay in place until weather conditions improve.
Marea Verde announced a new barrier on the Matías Hernández River to trap waste before it reaches Panama Bay. The group says a similar system on the Juan Díaz River kept 220,000 kilos of trash out of the bay and sea in 2025.
Rice growers in Coclé are warning of a possible $0.15-per-pound increase as higher fuel costs squeeze production. The move could add pressure to one of Panama’s most important staple foods.
MiAmbiente suspended a Marbella project after sediments were discharged into Panama City’s Matasnillo River, allowing only remediation work at the site. The move highlights continued environmental enforcement in a densely developed part of the capital.
Villa Zaita is set to gain a new interchange designed to connect bus routes with the Panama Metro, part of a broader push to improve public transport integration. The project follows earlier initiatives such as the Tocumen interchange.
A teenage student died after being swept away by a stream in the Ngäbe Buglé comarca, where neighbors found his body during an early morning search. The tragedy highlights the danger of strong currents in rural Panama.
Panama will face Brazil in a friendly on Sunday, May 31, as part of its preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The match will air across TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ on YouTube.
Consumer officials in Panama found that hidden or non-visible prices were among the most common violations in inspections at more than 1,800 businesses. Shoppers are being urged to check prices carefully and report irregularities.
Panama’s private sector is backing foreign investment and a new internship law as tools to create more jobs. Business leaders also say the country must diversify beyond mining to support longer-term growth.
Panama transport operators have gained more flexible rules to access a fuel subsidy meant to prevent fare increases. The measure is designed to protect passengers from rising transportation costs.
José Gabriel Carrizo’s defense says it found inconsistencies and possible obstruction in judicial proceedings, while also claiming restrictions in accessing the case file. The team says its arguments prompted partial corrections by the Comptroller’s Office.
Panama’s justice system is under renewed scrutiny after a warning that corruption and weak transparency rules are limiting accountability. The concern underscores long-running demands for stronger institutions and legal reform.
Heavy rains have hit Panama’s Caribbean coast and parts of the Pacific, leading to a prevention alert and emergency efforts in the Ngäbe Buglé comarca. Crews have been trying to reach Chucurá, one of the most affected communities.