Author: Editorial Team
A human fetus was discovered Thursday morning inside a public hospital emergency room restroom in Panama West Province. The incident occurred at the Dr. Juan Vega Méndez Polyclinic in the San Carlos District, Panama.The Social Security Fund of Panama (CSS), which operates the facility, confirmed the discovery. Hospital staff found the fetus in a bathroom within the Emergency Service unit. Officials immediately notified judicial authorities to begin legal proceedings.Authorities Launch Investigation into IncidentProsecutors from the Ministry of Public (Panama) arrived at the medical center to recover the remains. Their investigation aims to clarify the circumstances surrounding the event. The case…
Panamanian authorities have initiated a new security strategy targeting gang violence in the populous San Miguelito District. The National Police confirmed the plan this week, responding to intelligence identifying over 39 active criminal groups operating across the area. This focused effort aims to contain criminal activity and reinforce surveillance in the most affected communities.Police data reveals a deeply entrenched problem, with more than 1,000 gang members captured and processed through the judicial system in recent operations. The district’s historical struggle with crime has intensified over the years, prompting a shift towards more integrated tactics. The new approach combines targeted police…
Panamanian government officials unveiled a new fifteen-year National Energy Plan this Thursday, outlining a strategy to reduce fossil fuel dependence and achieve universal electricity access. The Secretary of Energy led the launch event for the 2026-2040 roadmap, which aims to diversify the nation’s energy matrix and attract long-term investment. The plan’s presentation included key figures like Minister of the Presidency Juan Carlos Orillac, Energy Secretary Rodrigo Rodríguez, and Comptroller General Anel Flores. Officials from consumer protection and public services authorities also attended. A central goal is closing the electricity access gap for communities still lacking reliable power while shifting toward…
Panama will assume the role of guest of honor at the Málaga Festival Industry Zone (MAFIZ) starting March 9. The nation’s delegation aims to position the country as the most attractive audiovisual production hub in Latin America. Leading the effort is Deputy Minister of Culture Arianne Benedetti, who will oversee a strategy blending cultural diplomacy with aggressive investment promotion.This invitation represents a significant diplomatic and commercial achievement for Panama’s cultural sector. The government plans to leverage the festival’s international platform to attract major film and television projects. Officials view the event as a prime opportunity to showcase the country’s competitive…
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino confirmed his attendance at a high-level regional meeting convened by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The gathering of twelve Latin American leaders is scheduled for March 7 at the Doral Hotel in Miami, Florida. Mulino expressed strong expectations for the talks, which will focus on continental security, drug trafficking, and democratic governance. The president outlined the meeting’s informal structure during a press conference in Panama City on Thursday, March 5. He indicated the format would depart from traditional summit plenaries, allowing each leader to address issues specific to their nation. The event represents Trump’s first…
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has formally enacted a new law establishing a state-regulated foster care system. The legislation, signed this week in Panama City, creates a legal framework for temporary family placement as a primary protection measure for vulnerable children and adolescents.This law defines foster care as an exceptional and provisional safeguard. It applies specifically to minors whose fundamental rights have been threatened or violated. The state now assumes direct responsibility for supervising and supporting host families throughout the placement process.Minister of Social Development Beatriz Carles co-signed the statute. She described the move as a transformative shift in child…
The United States Embassy in Panama has inaugurated a new two-year scholarship initiative for 126 high school students. The English Access Microscholarship Program for the 2026-2027 cycle aims to provide intensive language and leadership training to teenagers from five provinces.Selected tenth-grade students from schools in Bocas del Toro, Chiriquí, Colón, Los Santos, and Panama will participate. The program represents a strategic investment in Panama’s future workforce, focusing on skills for academic exchanges and high-demand careers.U.S. Ambassador Kevin Marino Cabrera emphasized the program’s role in bilateral relations during the launch. He framed it as a cornerstone for future cooperation between the…
The Albrook station on Panama Metro Line 1 will open at 10:00 a.m. this Sunday, March 8, due to construction work. The temporary schedule change is necessary for integration work related to the future connection between Line 1 and the new Line 3.From 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., Line 1 trains will operate in both directions only between the Villa Zaita and 5 de Mayo stations. Passengers needing to travel during this three-hour window must plan their journeys around this adjusted service. The station and its pedestrian walkway to the Albrook Bus Terminal will be temporarily closed.Integration Work for Future…
Dozens of families in the San Bartolo sector of Barú district are demanding immediate action against persistent toxic smoke from a community landfill. Residents of the Chiriquí Province area report severe health impacts and sleepless nights as fumes intensify after dark.The local sanitary landfill has caught fire twice already this month, according to community reports. Firefighter units managed to control the most recent flames. The visible fire is gone but a dense, lingering smoke continues to pour from the site, creating an ongoing public health nuisance.Residents Report Escalating Health ConcernsAffected families say the problem peaks during nighttime and early morning…
A major fire completely destroyed a commercial building in the border community of Paso Canoas on Tuesday afternoon. The blaze caused total losses for the business owners and damaged adjacent properties before firefighters from Panama and Costa Rica brought it under control.Officials from the Cuerpo de Bomberos de Panamá confirmed the severity of the incident. Crews from the Bugaba and Puerto Armuelles stations responded to the emergency call. Their efforts were immediately hampered by a critical lack of water infrastructure in the area.”We executed an offensive operation to minimize the fire’s spread,” stated the official fire department report. [Translated from…