Panama is forecast to have favorable marine conditions, scattered rain in several regions, and UV-B radiation levels that range from moderate to very high across both coasts. Authorities are advising caution with prolonged sun exposure during the morning and afternoon.
Panama’s 83rd National Major Baseball Championship is heading into a dramatic Round of Eight finish, with Chiriquí, Veraguas, Darién and Panamá Oeste in focus. Fans can follow the tournament through TVMAX, TVN Pass and TVMAX Panamá on YouTube.
Panama’s Public Ministry has opened a criminal investigation after a diligence involving Comptroller auditors was interrupted. The institution said it rejects external pressure and will proceed under due process.
Finance Minister Felipe Chapman said Panama is not creating a new tax on new homes, but ending a housing tax exemption that conflicts with updated interest benefits. The clarification is important for buyers and developers monitoring housing costs.
The Veraguas Fair opened in Soná on April 9 and will run through April 19 with a wide range of tourism and cultural activities. The event highlights local traditions and promotes the province as a destination.
Bridge construction is advancing in the Ngäbe Buglé comarca as residents push for deeper investment in roads, schools and long-term public works. The area still has widespread infrastructure gaps, including schools in aging structures built decades ago.
A Health Ministry worker was tied up and gagged during a robbery at offices in Colón, prompting a security overhaul at the site. Authorities also detained a suspect in connection with the case.
A fatal shooting in Santa Cruz has intensified concern over violence in Panama City. The killing inside a property adds to growing pressure for stronger security in the capital.
Colón and Herrera meet in Game 4 of the Round of Eight in Panama’s 83rd National Major Baseball Championship. The matchup is being carried live on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ’s YouTube channel.
Panama’s economy grew 4.4% in 2025, up from 2.7% in 2024, but lawmakers are still pressing the government over unemployment concerns.
Panama faces Aruba in a Concacaf W qualifying match, with live coverage available on TVMAX, TVN Pass and YouTube. The game is part of Panama’s 2025/2026 qualification campaign.
One in three children in Panama lives in monetary poverty, with Indigenous children facing the harshest conditions. The data shows economic growth has not closed the country’s inequality gap.
The IMA is holding agro fairs this Friday starting at 8:00 a.m., offering basic food basket items at low prices. The events give Panama residents a chance to buy essential goods more affordably.
Panama lit the flame at Parque Omar to mark the start of the South American Youth Games, which run from April 12 to 25, 2026. The event will be broadcast live on TVMAX.
Panama meets Aruba in Concacaf Women’s World Cup qualifying as the road to Brazil 2027 continues. The match is an important test for Panama’s women’s national team.
Panama will serve on the UNICEF Executive Board for the 2027-2029 period, joining 36 member states that oversee the agency’s work. The seat gives the country a formal role in global discussions on children’s rights and UNICEF priorities.
Panama’s Supreme Court has rejected a constitutional challenge against the expropriation order for Isla Margarita, a strategically located area near the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. The decision keeps the land under state control as a potentially valuable site for investment.
Panama will host the IV South American Youth Games from April 12 to 25, 2026, bringing young athletes from across the region to compete in the country. The event highlights Panama’s growing role in international sports.
Panama City has launched Nexus Lab, a digital training program that will provide more than 1,000 Platzi scholarships to young people. The initiative is designed to improve job access through tech-focused skills development.
Panama’s agricultural quarantine service reinforced its phytosanitary barrier after inspectors found 798 insects in incoming goods. Most detections were in products meant for consumption.