A powerful earthquake that struck Panama on October 9 damaged more than 400 buildings and injured at least 27 people, according to the latest preliminary assessment from emergency authorities. No
A powerful earthquake struck central Panama shortly before 1 p.m. on Friday, prompting widespread evacuations, damaging buildings and producing a continuing series of aftershocks. Panama’s Geosciences Institute recorded
The European Union removed Panama from its tax blacklist on October 9, ending more than six years in which the country was formally classified as a non-cooperative jurisdiction. The
Panama can expect a relatively dry morning on Friday, October 9, followed by showers and possible thunderstorms concentrated in the west during the afternoon, according to the Instituto de Meteorología
Panama’s National Theatre Festival is bringing five locally produced works and four training programmes to Ciudad de las Artes, offering audiences a concentrated look at the country’s contemporary
Panama plans to advance preparations in 2027 for a new Metro line connecting San Miguelito with Tumba Muerto and Paitilla, potentially creating a direct rail corridor between the city’s
Support for democracy in Panama fell nine percentage points to 45%, according to Latinobarómetro’s latest regional public-opinion survey. The result is down from 54% in 2024 and places
Panama should see a typical rainy-season pattern on Monday, October 5, with scattered showers during the morning and more widespread thunderstorms developing later in the day. The Instituto de
Panama’s weather authority expects a very strong El Niño to continue through February 2027, increasing the likelihood of reduced rainfall, higher temperatures and water pressure across much of the
Persistent morning rain and moderate to very heavy afternoon storms are forecast across Panama on Saturday, October 3, with official weather watches remaining in effect. The Instituto de Meteorología e
Albrook Mall has acknowledged cracks and ground settlement in parts of its Panama City complex, saying the damage is associated with construction taking place nearby. The mall issued a statement
Scattered thunderstorms and potentially strong afternoon downpours are forecast across much of Panama on Friday, October 2, with an official preventive advisory remaining active nationwide. The Instituto de Meteorología e
Panama’s government has requested another $30 million to finance its fuel-subsidy program through December after using $66 million during its first six months. Vice Minister of Economy and
Two rescuers died after a sudden surge swept through the Macho de Monte river during a mountain-rescue training exercise in Chiriquí, Panama’s National Civil Protection System confirmed Thursday
Panama’s proposed framework for Cobre Panamá envisages approximately 25 years of renewed operations before active closure begins, according to a timeline contained in the government commission’s final report.
Panama will begin Thursday with generally stable conditions before daytime heating produces widespread afternoon showers and thunderstorms, according to the Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá (IMHPA). On the
A Panamanian government commission is expected to recommend restarting the suspended Cobre Panamá mine through a partnership between the state and First Quantum Minerals, according to a Reuters report published
Panama can expect periods of thunderstorms on both the Caribbean and Pacific slopes on Wednesday, September 30, with the heaviest activity concentrated in maritime areas, eastern Panama and mountainous districts.
More than 700 linear metres of sidewalks, curbs and public space have been recovered in San Francisco as part of an effort to make one of Panama City’s busiest
Metro de Panamá and Doppelmayr Panamá have signed a $255.2 million contract to design and build an urban cable-car system connecting communities in Panama City and San Miguelito.