Anita Moreno Hospital Explosion Injures Three Workers During Technical Tests
Health authorities said three construction-company workers were injured during technical testing at the Anita Moreno Regional Hospital project in Azuero.
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Respiratory Virus Deaths Among Young Children Raise Alarm in Panama
Metro Libre reported 13 deaths among children from respiratory syncytial virus in 2026, while health officials urged maternal vaccination and urgent care for warning signs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.