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Article written: October 8, 2026 How fast will Panama's economy grow in 2026? Faster than the major lenders expected a few months ago. On October 7, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) wrapped up a two-week mission in Panama and raised its 2026 growth forecast to about 5%, up from 3.8%. Th...
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Article written: October 1, 2026 What happens to a country's economy after it leaves the EU tax-haven list? The record from Costa Rica, the United Arab Emirates and Mauritius points to one answer. Leaving the list does not, by itself, bring a wave of new investment. It removes a cost and an obj...
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Article written: October 1, 2026 What is Panama's unemployment rate in 2026? It is 8.5%, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC). That is down from 10.4% in September 2025. The figure comes from the August 2026 Labor Market Survey, which INEC released on September 29...
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Article written: October 1, 2026 Article 30 of Bill 713 would charge 15% ITBMS on short-term rentals of homes and apartments booked through digital platforms, while registered tourist lodging such as hotels would stay at 10%. On September 30, 2026, Airbnb publicly rejected that provision. Th...
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Article written: October 2, 2026 How much does private school cost in Panama in 2027? At the primary level, annual tuition ranges from $450 to $7,225, and enrollment fees range from $70 to $2,223.33. That is according to Panama's consumer protection authority, Acodeco, which collected 2027 pric...
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Article written: September 25, 2026 Can you qualify for the Boston Marathon in Panama? Yes. The new Panama City Marathon, held for the first time on Sunday, September 20, 2026, runs on a course certified by World Athletics and the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIM...
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Article written: September 25, 2026 Is there a street named after Panama in New York? As of September 24, 2026, there is. Sections of Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn's Crown Heights neighborhood now officially carry the name "Little Panama Way." President José Raúl Mulino and First Lady Mari...
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Article written: September 25, 2026 How much did Panama's best coffee sell for this year? Up to $18,004 per kilogram. That was the winning bid for a washed Geisha from Lamastus Family Estates at the 30th Best of Panama auction, which closed on September 24, 2026. The 15-kilogram lot, Elida...
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Article written: September 25, 2026 How much do you need to invest in Panama real estate to qualify for fast-track permanent residency? Under a new decree, the answer now depends on whether the property is new or resale: $300,000 for a new, first-sale property bought from the developer, and $...
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You find a home in Panama that you love. The property is titled, the seller is ready to move forward, and everything appears straightforward. Then, during due diligence, you discover something unexpected: the land appears in Panama's Public Registry, but the house does not. This does not nec...
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Will the Fed's rate hike raise mortgage rates in Panama? Yes, most likely, but not overnight. On September 16, 2026, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 3.75% to 4.00%, its first increase since July 2023. Because Panama uses the U.S. dollar, l...
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Why did Cox choose Panama for its Americas headquarters? The Spanish water and energy company announced on September 16, 2026 that Panama will host its new regional headquarters for the Americas. From here, Cox will coordinate an investment plan of more than $7 billion in water and energy projec...
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