Bomberos informaron que un incendio en Villa Grecia, sobre la vía Transístmica, causó la pérdida total de una galera de muebles. Para atender la emergencia se enviaron tres unidades de extinción y un vehículo cisterna.
Amupa advirtió que un déficit en las transferencias del Fondo IBI, derivado del impuesto de bien inmueble, afecta especialmente a los municipios más pobres. El directivo señaló que el fondo debe transferirse íntegramente a los municipios.
Panama authorities say false calls to the emergency hotline 104 have risen 20%, warning that misuse undermines the system’s ability to respond. Officials are considering sanctions and launching a public awareness campaign.
Ronny Rodríguez y William Pitti se entregaron a las autoridades tras años prófugos en el caso conocido como los “pinchazos”, con antecedentes que datan de 2015.
Panamá se enfrenta a Sudáfrica en Durban en el marco de la fecha FIFA, como su primer examen de la ventana internacional. La previa anuncia antecedentes y alineaciones probables, aunque estos detalles no aparecen en el extracto recibido.
Panamá celebra el Viernes de Dolores con una jornada de recogimiento y tradición en el Casco Antiguo. TVN 2 transmitirá en vivo la Semana Santa del 27 de marzo al 5 de abril por televisión y plataformas digitales.
Panamanian infielder Edmundo Sosa is set to play for the Phillies against the Rangers on March 28 at 3:05 p.m., with the game airing on TVMAX and TVN Pass. Also noted: José “Chema” Caballero sent his helmet to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Head lice have returned as a recurring issue in Panamanian classrooms after students resumed in-person classes; close head-to-head contact in schools helps spread infestations.
A video of Paco, a police dog, performing CPR went viral and has drawn admiration online, sparking interest in the role of canine units in rescue and public safety.
A ritual in Casco Antiguo saw the Virgen de la Dolorosa dressed after a rosary, with the “damas de la Dolorosa” placing each symbolic element of the statue’s vestment.
Sargassum has been reported in parts of Panama’s Caribbean coast—Bocas del Toro, Guna Yala and Colón—though massive beaching remains uncommon. Officials and coastal communities are monitoring the situation.
Potrerillos Arriba will stage a living viacrucis for Semana Santa featuring more than 70 actors, aiming to bring together community families and visitors from other areas.
An initiative in Veraguas aims to strengthen teachers’ professional commitment with the goal of improving student learning; details on activities and outcomes are pending.
The Autoridad de Tránsito in Colón warned that reported unilateral fare increases on collective transport routes are illegal and urged patience from the transport sector amid a recent fuel price adjustment.
Reggie Moreno resigned immediately from his position in the Bienes Patrimoniales unit of Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance for personal reasons, prompting questions about interim leadership and continuity in state asset management.
President Mulino has objected to a vocational guidance bill for “young adults,” arguing it conflicts with the Ministry of Education’s existing competencies and risks overlap with Mitradel.
A government director linked recent homicides in Panama to adulterated drugs and micro‑trafficking, saying “no homicide is normal” while noting current figures are below last year’s.
An event at Panama City’s Rommel Fernández stadium is drawing attention as fans’ expectations rise ahead of preparation matches and international competitions, creating momentum for commercial campaigns.
TVMAX is broadcasting the 83rd Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol Mayor, including a pending provincial matchup between Darién and Herrera, the broadcaster reported on March 26, 2026.
Authorities announced lane reversals and an operational deployment of more than 700 units for Semana Santa, saying measures will be applied progressively based on vehicle volumes on affected routes.