Author: Editorial Team

Panama City, Panama. The Ministry of Public Works has completed the second phase of controlled load tests on the Bridge of the Americas. More than 65,000 drivers cross this critical structure every day. Engineers conducted the measurements from 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, until 2:00 a.m. on Sunday. The overnight schedule allowed specialists to analyze how the bridge behaves under different weight conditions without disrupting daily traffic. “The main objective of these measurements is to collect precise data on the structural behavior of the roadway. This ensures the safety of the more than 65,000 users who travel across it…

Panama declared maritime security a global public good during a United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday. Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Carlos A. Hoyos delivered the statement in New York. He condemned recent attacks against vessels in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The high-level debate carried the title “Strengthening maritime security through international cooperation for global stability.” Bahrain presided over the session. Hoyos warned that the international maritime environment is deteriorating rapidly. He cited piracy, armed robbery at sea, cyberattacks on navigation systems, illegal fishing, drug trafficking, and human trafficking as key threats. These dangers, he said, put both…

Hundreds of residents in the Chame District took to the streets demanding peace. The massive march followed the murder of a 27-year-old man near his home. Community members carried signs and balloons through the main roads of Las Lajas on Saturday. The protest aimed to send a clear message of unity. Residents rejected the recent wave of violence that has shaken their community. They demanded justice for Samuel Samaniego, who was killed on April 18. The attack happened just meters from his residence in the Tumba Muerto sector. Authorities confirmed the victim was attacked with a bladed weapon. The National…

Panama’s agricultural authority is tracking a dangerous chemical exposure incident in Salamanca, Colón Province. The Ministry of Agricultural Development (Panama) confirmed it is monitoring the situation after several people possibly inhaled insecticide fumes. The event unfolded when residents came into contact with an unknown substance near their homes.Officials said the case remains under active coordination with the Ministry of Health. Preliminary reports suggest the exposure stemmed from the release of contents from several containers found outdoors. These containers were labeled as containing Aluminum phosphide, a highly toxic compound.Health Emergency Sparks Official ResponseThe National Director of Plant Health at MIDA, Emmeris…

Panama’s pizza scene has earned international recognition. Ciao Ragazzi represented the country at the World Pizza Championship in Parma, Italy, securing a top 10 global finish. The competition drew over 800 pizzamakers from around the world. This event stands as the most important contest in the pizza industry. It brings together elite professionals who compete on quality, technique and innovation. Ciao Ragazzi proudly carried Panama’s name among the protagonists of this high-level competition.  Panama Pizza Team Achieves Global Recognition in Gluten-Free Category The standout result came in the Gluten-free pizza category. Ciao Ragazzi claimed 10th place worldwide, entering the global…

Panama’s National Assembly has taken a significant step toward eliminating the so-called “pink tax” on menstrual products. The Panama National Assembly Committee on Economy and Finance approved Bill 505 in a first debate this week. The legislation seeks to exempt sanitary pads, tampons, and menstrual cups from the country’s 7 percent ITBMS sales tax.Independent Deputy Augusto Palacios, who represents the Vamos party, introduced the initiative. He stated the bill focuses on social justice and gender equity. The discussion quickly turned to a critical question: how will the government replace the revenue lost from this tax exemption?Official figures show roughly 1.2…

Panama’s acting Foreign Minister Carlos Arturo Hoyos met with German State Secretary Géza Andreas von Geyr on Wednesday. The two officials discussed Panama’s efforts to secure removal from European Union tax lists. The meeting took place in Panama City. The bilateral agenda covered trade expansion and global challenges. Both sides expressed strong interest in deepening cooperation. Panama’s government has been pushing for its exclusion from what it calls discriminatory European fiscal listings. The EU maintains a tax blacklist and a grey list of jurisdictions it considers non-cooperative. Diplomatic Push for Fair Treatment Hoyos highlighted Panama’s recent regulatory reforms during the…

A medical milestone has been achieved in Chiriquí province. Doctors performed a cardiac procedure for the first time at a local hospital. Three children now have a new chance at life without traveling to Panama City. Dr. Rafael Hernández L. Specialized Hospital Center in David conducted the groundbreaking interventions. The patients were 8 months old, 9 months old, and 6 years old. Each child suffered from Persistent Ductus Arteriosus, a condition causing heart and lung complications if left untreated. The medical team performed the procedure in the facility’s Hybrid Operating Room, combining surgical and imaging capabilities. Minimally Invasive Heart Treatment…

Panamanian authorities have detained a foreign national at Tocumen International Airport. The woman is wanted by United States judicial authorities for her alleged involvement in a homicide case. Officers from the National Police of Panama made the arrest during routine immigration checks. The detention happened on Friday at the airport’s international transit area. Security personnel identified the suspect through an active international warrant. She was traveling from Havana, Cuba, with a final destination of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Her specific nationality has not been disclosed by officials. International Warrant from Texas Court The arrest warrant was issued by a court in the…

Panama City, Panama – At least four sugar mills have expressed interest in producing Bioethanol in Panama. The National Energy Secretary confirmed this development during ongoing legislative debates. The discussions center on Bill 443, which proposes mandatory ethanol blending with gasoline.The four companies include Santa Rosa (Azucarera Nacional), Grupo Calesa (Compañía Azucarera La Estrella, S.A.), Central Azucarera de Alanje, and Central Azucarera La Victoria. National Energy Secretary Rodrigo Rodríguez provided this information during the bill’s second debate at the National Assembly of Panama. [Translated from Spanish]Family Links Raise Questions at Alanje Sugar MillCentral Azucarera de Alanje has drawn particular attention.…