Restaurant Discount Proposal Sparks Retiree Backlash in Panama
A proposal to remove mandatory restaurant discounts for retirees and pensioners triggered political and public pushback, forcing debate over business costs and social protections.
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Panama and Brazil Explore Investment to Boost Jobs and Agroindustry
Panama and Brazil discussed new investment opportunities aimed at employment, agroindustry and stronger bilateral economic ties.
Panama Immigration Intervenes in Streets and Borders Looking for Illegal Foreigners
Panama’s National Migration Service (SNM) has launched a nationwide immigration enforcement operation targeting individuals who are residing in the country illegally. Joint teams carried out inspections across eight provinces and key border areas, checking immigration documents at public spaces, transport hubs, commercial districts, and workplaces. According to authorities, the operation aims to strengthen border security,…
Five Deaths Reported Amid Vomiting and Diarrhea Outbreak in Ngabe Bugle
Authorities are responding after five people died in hard-to-reach Ngabe Bugle communities following respiratory symptoms, diarrhea and vomiting.
TalentUp Panama Opens 10,000 Free Scholarships for Digital Skills
The Ministry of Economy and Finance announced 10,000 free TalentUp Panama scholarships in areas including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data analysis.
IFARHU Starts PASE-U Card Delivery in Cocle and Clarifies No Cash Withdrawals
IFARHU said PASE-U card delivery begins in Cocle on July 21, while funds on the new Mastercard debit cards cannot be withdrawn in cash.
Eight Arrested in Alleged Land-Sale Fraud Using False ANATI Documents. SPONSOR not “F’ing” AROUND.
Authorities say an alleged network used social media and falsified ANATI documents to offer land and properties, causing estimated losses of more than B/.177,000.
Banco Nacional Details CEPANIM Discount Rates After Retiree Complaints
Banco Nacional said CEPANIM discount rates are based on funding costs and certificate maturity dates, while insisting the bank is not profiting from the operation.
SINAPROC Warns of Rain and Thunderstorms Across Much of Panama
SINAPROC issued a Monday weather warning for rain and thunderstorms affecting provinces, comarcas and maritime sectors across Panama.
Minsa Urges Pregnant Women to Vaccinate as RSV Cases Pressure Children’s Hospital
Panama health officials urged pregnant women between 32 and 36 weeks to receive the RSV vaccine as pediatric respiratory cases fill intensive-care beds.