Burunga Metro Station Work to Bring Weekend Pan-American Highway Detours
Metro Line 3 crews will install the first section of the Burunga pedestrian walkway from Saturday night through Sunday, requiring temporary traffic changes.
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Cinta Nortena Users Warn of Overgrowth, Missing Lights and Safety Risks
Residents in Panama Norte say sections of the Cinta Nortena have deteriorated, with overgrown vegetation, missing lighting and reduced safety for walkers.
DGI Fraud Probe Adds Defendant in Alleged e-Tax Money Laundering Scheme
Prosecutors say the alleged network diverted about $40 million by manipulating the e-Tax 2.0 platform between 2024 and 2025.
MINSA Says Only 28 Percent of Panamanian Mothers Maintain Exclusive Breastfeeding
Panama opened World Breastfeeding Week with health officials calling for stronger support, more workplace lactation rooms and expanded human milk banks.
Veraguas Taxi Groups Press ATTT Over Digital Transport Platforms
Four taxi organizations in Veraguas delivered petitions to the ATTT, saying digital platforms should face comparable rules to traditional selective transport.
Supreme Court Opens Path for Seniority Bonus Claims by Deputies and Top Officials
A Supreme Court ruling struck down most restrictions that barred deputies, ministers and other senior officials from claiming Panama seniority bonus.
Auto Insurance Claims Hit 70 Percent in Panama First Half
Panama insurers reported $183.7 million in auto premiums and $128.5 million in claims during the first half, keeping the segment under cost pressure.
Martin Torrijos Calls for Review of Panama Electric Concessions
Former president Martin Torrijos said Panama should review electric concessions before they expire in 2028 and questioned the growth of public spending.
AI-Driven Cyberattacks Put Panama Financial Center on Alert
Cybersecurity specialists warned that artificial intelligence is making phishing and malicious code faster to produce, raising risks for Panama businesses and citizens.
Dengue Report Puts Veracruz, Puerto Pilon and Tocumen Among Hotspots
MINSA data through epidemiological week 27 show 4,351 accumulated dengue cases, including 26 severe cases and 13 deaths.