Panama politics: the National Assembly, the executive, elections, public policy and government accountability, reported for residents and expats.
Authorities say a Panamanian citizen was arrested at Tocumen airport in an investigation into false job offers allegedly used to recruit people for the Russia-Ukraine war zone.
IPT Colon suspended classes after a student was injured with a bladed weapon and the school moved to reinforce safety measures.
A housing developer in Colon was processed over alleged wastewater discharges into Rio Duque, with a judge imposing reporting measures in a natural-resources case.
Independent Vamos deputy Paulette Thomas was chosen to lead the Women, Children, Youth and Family Commission, while Dana Castaneda was reelected to chair Credentials.
Panama’s Public Ministry launched the Patricia Protocol, a technical guide intended to unify how prosecutors investigate and litigate femicide cases.
A 16-year-old died after a shooting in Alto de los Lagos, a serious public-safety case now expected to move through investigation.
A new law regulating the handling of funds in parent associations has entered into force, sharpening accountability expectations in schools.
A forum on democracy and freedom of expression reopened a public conversation about civic institutions, media rights and the quality of national debate.
The family of Rita Wald reacted after her arrest in Brazil, as the case moves into an international procedural stage.
More than B/.11,000 is reported missing from a parent-club fund at a school in Pacora, raising accountability questions.
