Coclé cattle ranchers are preparing for El Niño as the regional MIDA office concentrates preventive actions in the province’s most vulnerable areas. Officials say the goal is to help livestock producers reduce the climate-related impact on their operations.
Residents in Colinas de Las Cumbres are concerned about failed treatment plants and stagnant contaminated water that could create a health risk. The situation has raised alarms over sanitation and infection danger in the neighborhood.
Panama will meet Brazil in a World Cup warm-up friendly on May 31 at 3:00 p.m. The match will air on TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass and TVMAX PANAMÁ on YouTube.
A tropical wave moving west from Venezuela is expected to reach Panama with significant rain and thunderstorms. The system is traveling at about 30 kilometers per hour.
Costa Rican President Laura Fernández said she will pursue international action over a trade dispute with Panama affecting potato, onion and dairy producers. The move escalates tensions over market access for key agricultural exports.
Cobre Panamá’s integral audit has reached the stage of final report consolidation, with publication expected in the coming weeks. The review remains important for Panama’s mining, economic, and regulatory outlook.
Migration through Darién has dropped 99% following the closure of the Lajas Blancas reception station. The decline has also been marked by a sharp decrease in the number of minors crossing.
Panama’s Ministry of Social Development has increased monitoring at Caipi child care centers amid a measles alert, including vaccination checks and review of children’s control cards. The measure is part of the country’s broader prevention response.
Operational tests were completed at a pumping station on Isla Colón in Bocas del Toro to help reduce flooding. The facility will stay connected to the city power grid for continuous operation.
Panama will host Panamax 2026 from July 6 to August 14, with naval units, aircraft, and helicopters from participating countries moving under state authorization. The exercise underscores the country’s security role around the Panama Canal.
The Sabanitas I and II water projects have been reactivated in Colón, with production expected to rise from 30 million to 50 million gallons per day. The expansion aims to improve drinking water service across the province.
Panama City is considering longer business hours during the 2026 World Cup, with a proposal to keep stores open until 2:00 a.m. from June 11 to July 19. The move aims to support nighttime commerce during the tournament.
Panama City Hall has started reviewing cases tied to the antigüedad bonus for former municipal employees. The municipality says it will handle the process transparently and give proper attention to ex-workers and their families.
UNACHI responded to the Public Ministry’s inspection by backing rector Etelvina de Bonagas and rejecting speculation that she will resign. Her defense says the university has cooperated from the start and that the results so far favor the institution.
CSS will hold a two-week data update campaign for patients and relatives affected by dietylene glycol poisoning, with visits set for May 18-29 in Panama. The process will take place at Special Toxicology Center units during morning hours.
Panama will play Brazil in a World Cup warm-up friendly on May 31 at 3:00 p.m. The match will be broadcast on TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass, and YouTube.
Cargo transporters in Panama are split over the fuel subsidy, with some saying long-haul diesel costs still hurt profits. Drivers on routes like Chiriquí to Panama City say fuel remains a heavy burden.
Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa said violence is a real problem that must be confronted by the state, families, and wider society. His remarks in Capira emphasized shared responsibility in tackling the issue.
Panama’s firefighters say the Bridge of the Americas fire was likely caused by human error. The incident prompted a renewed warning about using phones near fuel stations and flammable vapors.
Panamanian performer Karol Wilson has advanced to Phase 3 of Operación Triunfo USA 2026, drawing excitement from followers and audiences in Panama. Her progress keeps her in contention in the international music competition.
