A new law puts weakens the protection of coral reefs: while previously any intervention or construction on reefs and seagrass beds was prohibited, the new law relaxes these restrictions

Recent incidents of African bees stinging occurred during Good Friday at a Stations of the Cross procession in Penonomé, were at least 50 required medical attention and one person died; scientists are investigating their habits and why they attack

Public transport fares will remain stable despite the oil crisis, but the rise in oil prices due to the conflict in the Middle East could triple the cost of the state subsidy to public transport, increasing the pressure on public finances

A memorandum of understanding was signed with the US Grains & BioProducts Council to enhance efficiency, data and sustainability of US grain shipments through the Panama Canal, which handled about 25,1 million metric tonnes of grain in 2025