Education Payments in Coclé: IFARHU began PASE-U Caja de Ahorros Mastercard debit card delivery in Coclé, serving tens of thousands of student beneficiaries, and clarified the funds can’t be withdrawn in cash—usable only at affiliated businesses or via the PUNCH app for approved school-related purchases. Travel Rules for Wildlife Lovers: MiAmbiente reminded visitors and tour operators of Panama’s humpback whale watching rules (250m minimum distance, 4 knots max, and engine neutral near whales) during the July–October season. Visa-Free Access Update: Panama published an official list of African countries whose citizens can enter visa-free for up to three months, including South Africa, Seychelles, Mauritius, and others. Amador Tourism Contract Hit: Panama terminated the Naos Harbour Island contract on the Amador Causeway after a review, citing systemic breaches and roughly $10M in unpaid basic rent, with the company disputing the figures and challenging the decision in court. Flight Disruption at Tocumen: United Airlines UA886 (Newark–Lima) diverted to Tocumen after an in-flight emergency alarm tied to an internal incident; the aircraft landed safely and emergency teams responded. Maritime Safety Probe: Turkish prosecutors opened an investigation into the death of a crew member aboard the Panama-flagged freighter ASOMATOS after drone attacks off Russia, as the ship later entered Turkish waters and anchored near Istanbul.