Lawmakers inspected Metro Line 3 for a second time as the tunnel reached 73% completion. The review included train cars, system capacity, and estimated times between stations.
Panama’s shrimp fishing season has reopened after the end of the closed season, with ARAP setting the first season through August 31. The agency says monitoring during the ban helped protect species and support reproduction.
Coclé is expanding its Bandera Ecológica school program with training and coordination aimed at teachers, students, and education communities. The effort seeks to strengthen participation in environmental initiatives across the province.
Two people were detained and a firearm was seized during a police checkpoint operation in La Chorrera, Panama Oeste. The intervention targeted a vehicle and its occupants at a control point.
Panama is forecast to see cloudy skies, isolated showers in Caribbean maritime areas, and high ultraviolet radiation nationwide. The conditions call for caution both outdoors and near the coast.
Panama’s 83rd National Major Baseball Championship has reached the semifinal stage, with fans able to follow the action on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and YouTube. The round marks a crucial step toward the national title.
A truce between the United States and Iran has helped push oil prices down, but Panama is unlikely to see cheaper fuel immediately. Any relief at the pump would likely depend on a sustained drop in crude costs.
Panama’s Maritime Authority is investigating the detention of 92 Panamanian-flagged vessels in Chinese ports during March. The case highlights the country’s major role in global shipping and maritime oversight.
Panama’s International Film Festival launched its 14th edition with a gala featuring the Peruvian documentary “Runa Simi.” This year’s program includes more than 40 productions.
Tauro FC and Árabe Unido are among the clubs highlighted in live coverage of Matchday 13 of the LPF Clausura 2026. Fans can follow Panama’s top football league through TVMAX, TVN Pass and TVMAX PANAMÁ on YouTube.
Panama and Costa Rica are reinforcing joint security coordination to improve the response to crime along their shared border. Both governments stressed the importance of binational mechanisms to better protect frontier communities.
NASA’s Artemis II crew returned to Earth after a successful test flight, marking a key milestone in the push to send astronauts back toward the Moon. The mission strengthens confidence in the systems that will support future lunar exploration.
Taxi drivers in Panamá Oeste blocked the Panamericana while demanding a fuel subsidy, citing the financial pressure of operating more than 5,800 taxis across the province. The protest disrupted travel along a key national route.
Panama’s National Assembly closed nominations for a new Electoral Tribunal magistrate with 26 candidates in the running. The selection is important because the tribunal oversees the country’s electoral process.
A man accused of child abduction in Los Santos has been ordered held in provisional detention as the criminal case moves forward. The ruling highlights the seriousness of offenses involving minors in Panama’s justice system.
Panama’s 83rd National Major Baseball Championship is being broadcast live across TVMAX, TVN Pass, and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel. The multi-platform coverage gives fans several ways to follow the tournament.
Malaria remains endemic in several parts of Panama, including Darién, Guna Yala, East Panama, North Veraguas, and Ngäbe Buglé. Internal migration is complicating efforts to monitor and control transmission.
Panama’s harpy eagle population remains stable, underscoring the importance of forest conservation and biodiversity protection. The species continues to face habitat-related challenges despite its steady status.
Excessive screen time is emerging as a driver of childhood obesity in Panama by reducing physical activity and encouraging sedentary behavior. Health experts warn that long periods in front of screens can also increase calorie intake.
Albrook Metro Station will open at 10:00 a.m. Sunday as Line 3 work continues, while the pedestrian bridge to the Gran Terminal remains closed for safety. The schedule change may affect commuters and travelers using one of Panama City’s busiest transit hubs.