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Panama records over 5,000 dengue cases; children make up the majority

Published on: August 17, 2026
11:53

Panama City, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) So far this year, Panama has recorded 5,318 cases of dengue, with the highest incidence among the underage population, according to a report released today by the Ministry of Health (Minsa).

Panama extends transit visa for Cuban citizens until 2029

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:17

Panama City, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Panama has extended the validity until 2029 of the transit visa required for passengers or crew members who are Cuban citizens making a stopover in the country en route to other destinations.

Panama Canal marks 112 years of more efficient operations

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:16

Panama City, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The Panama Canal marked 112 years of operations with solid performance, even as it faces a water crisis caused by the El Nino climate event, which continues to affect the country.

Panama Canal reduces draft for vessels due to El Nino effects

Published on: August 6, 2026
12:45

Panama City, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) The Panama Canal reportedly announced a gradual reduction in the maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting the Neopanamax locks.

Panama: Tax system to be replaced after tax fraud

Published on: August 5, 2026
09:38

Panama City, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The Panamanian Government will replace the e-Tax system with a new platform after detecting a 40 million dollar tax fraud, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) informed on Tuesday.

Panama: Eight groups seek to become political parties

Published on: August 4, 2026
10:34

Panama City, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Eight political organizations are seeking to participate in the 2029 general elections in this nation, three of which have already begun registering members, and the other five are seeking official recognition, the Electoral Tribunal (TE) informed.

Panama boosts economic cooperation with Indonesia and ASEAN

Published on: August 3, 2026
09:53

Panama City, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) Vice Foreign Minister Carlos Hoyos reportedly held several meetings in Jakarta, Indonesia, aimed at strengthening economic cooperation, expanding investment opportunities, and consolidating Panama's ties with Southeast Asia.

Panama: Number of death in children grows due to RSV

Published on: August 1, 2026
18:15

Panama City, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) So far this year, 13 children aged between one month and two years have died in Panama due to complications associated with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), health authorities reported.

Cuba’s Laura Alonso Ballet to make debut in Panama and Costa Rica

Published on: July 29, 2026
11:08

Havana, Jul 28 (Prensa Latina) – The Laura Alonso Ballet, part of Cuba’s ProDanza Center, is finalizing details for its debut in Panama and Costa Rica with a tour bringing the universal classic *Swan Lake* to both countries.

New messages from Panama celebrate a patriotic date in Cuba

Published on: July 28, 2026
10:41

Panama City, Jul 28 (Prensa Latina) Releases, talks, and messages of support for the Cuban Revolution are joining Tuesday's celebrations in Panama for the 73rd anniversary of the attacks on the garrisons Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Cespedes in Cuba.

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