Author: Editorial Team
Panama City, Panama – The National Migration Service opened a registration window for Venezuelan citizens currently in Panama. These individuals can now apply for a program to return voluntarily to Venezuela. The deadline for applications is May 13. Officials confirmed the process on Monday. Venezuelans must visit any Panama National Migration Service office nationwide to begin their orientation and registration. A dedicated phone line is also available for inquiries about requirements and procedures. Documentation and Process for Applicants Applicants need specific documents to qualify. They must present a valid passport, a safe-conduct pass, or their Venezuelan national identity card. Those…
Health authorities in Panama have confirmed the country’s first two cases of Measles in recent years. The Ministry of Health announced the diagnosis on Friday, triggering an immediate public health response across Panama Oeste province. Epidemiological teams have already visited more than 50 homes in three communities. They are tracking down anyone who came into direct or indirect contact with the infected travelers. The operation focuses on Burunga, Juan Demóstenes Arosemena, and the Guadalupe district in La Chorrera. Both patients are foreign nationals who recently entered the country. Officials stress these are imported cases, not local transmission. But one infected…
Panama has solidified its position as a premier corridor for migratory birds. These birds travel thousands of miles each year between North America and the southern hemisphere. The country offers them forests, wetlands, and protected areas for rest and feeding. This news comes as World Migratory Bird Day arrives on May 10. Specialists and environmental authorities have stressed the urgent need to preserve these ecosystems. The survival of countless species depends on these critical stopover points. According to the 2025 edition of the List of Birds of Panama, the nation has documented 1,030 bird species. Of that total, 177 are…
The Indian community in Panama celebrated the traditional India Panama Festival this Saturday, May 9. The cultural event took place at the Cinta Costera and was open to the general public. Music, dance, theater and traditional cuisine filled the seaside venue. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) organized the entire festival. A chariot parade inspired by Hindu traditions served as the main attraction. Chariot Procession Winds Through Panama City The event began at 2:00 p.m. with the chariot procession. It started from the Hotel Miramar parking lot on Avenida Balboa. The parade ended at the Pacific View Amphitheater on…
A Panamanian court has ordered provisional detention for two teenagers accused of a violent attack on Argentine tourists. The suspects face charges of Aggravated robbery and attempted homicide. The decision came during a guarantee hearing on Friday. The two minors, aged 15 and 17, allegedly attacked a pair of Argentine visitors on Avenida Balboa. Security cameras captured the entire incident. The Public Ministry was represented by the First Superior Prosecutor’s Office for Adolescents during the hearing. Third Suspect Apprehended in Separate Case A third teenager was arrested on Friday by the Panama National Police. This suspect is linked to a…
Authorities in Panama have closed beaches across multiple coastal points due to a powerful swell event. The National Civil Protection System of Panama issued a prevention notice over the weekend. The warning addresses increased wave activity linked to a moderate Mar de Fondo phenomenon. This ocean swell originates from distant storms and travels thousands of miles before reaching Panamanian shores. Official Prevention Notice Details The National Civil Protection System of Panama confirmed the alert runs from 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8 through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026. The four-day warning covers the entire Pacific coastline. A technical…
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino held a bilateral meeting with King Felipe VI of Spain in San Jose on Friday. The leaders discussed cooperation programs, trade, security and maritime sector development during the encounter. [Translated from Spanish] Mulino arrived in Costa Rica to attend the inauguration ceremony of President Laura Fernández Delgado. The Panamanian delegation included the first lady, Maricel Cohen de Mulino, along with several cabinet members. Spain Offers Continued Support for Panama The Spanish monarch expressed his country’s willingness to maintain strong bilateral ties with Panama. King Felipe VI emphasized the importance of shared values and international law…
A joint medical mission backed by the United States military has arrived in Chitré, Panama. The goal is to slash a massive surgical backlog affecting hundreds of patients. Specialists from the United States Southern Command began work this week at the Doctor Gustavo Nelson Collado Hospital. The shortage of specialists has crippled the local healthcare system. Patients in the provinces of Herrera and Los Santos face agonizing waits for critical procedures. The medical brigade will operate in the region until May 22. Critical Shortage of Gastroenterologists in Herrera and Los Santos Health authorities revealed staggering numbers that explain the crisis.…
Authorities in Panama intercepted a shipping container at a port in Colon province on Tuesday. The container held 739 packages of suspected illegal drugs hidden among legitimate cargo. The container had tracking data showing it originated in Panama. Its final destination was listed as Venezuela. Officials from the National Anti-Drug Directorate (DNA), the Tactical Anti-Drug Operations Unit (UTOA), and the Public Ministry worked together on the seizure. Suspicious cargo was detected through intelligence work and port surveillance. Agents found rectangular packages with different logos during the inspection. These logos are reportedly used by criminal networks to identify shipments within their…
Panama City, Panama – Anti-corruption prosecutors raided the Ancon community board office on Friday. The operation targeted the office of Representative Yamireth Batista. Officials from the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office executed search warrants at the communal headquarters. The raid follows formal complaints filed last week against the corregimiento representative. Investigators searched multiple offices inside the communal building. They worked under the direct coordination of the lead prosecutor on the case. Batista currently faces three separate legal complaints. Former employees who worked with her between 2024 and 2026 filed the accusations. They allege mismanagement of public funds and potential workplace abuse. Authorities…