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The Ministry of Commerce and Industries of Panama, through the Junta Técnica de Bienes Raíces, participated in Expo Vivienda CAPAC 2026 with the goal of bringing regulatory guidance directly to the real estate sector. The event, one of Panama's main housing and real estate gatherings, brings ...
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Some companies are paying unusually high amounts to secure last-minute transit through the Panama Canal, with recent auction bids reaching up to $4 million for a crossing slot. The Panama Canal Authority has clarified that these payments are not part of a fixed toll or standard tariff. Instead,...
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Panama's banking sector received a stronger reputation score in the first four months of 2026, according to the RepCore® Banca 2026 study presented at the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama. The report shows that Panama's banking sector reached 50 points in the RepScore ...
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American economist and stockbroker Peter Schiff recently drew attention to Panama after saying publicly that he is considering residency in the country following a visit. According to the original report, Schiff posted on X that he had just left Panama and planned to return, describing the co...
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Panama's government has approved a new budget step aimed at restoring a tourist insurance benefit for eligible visitors entering the country by air. On April 14, 2026, the Cabinet approved Resolution No. 34-26, which authorizes up to B/.3.5 million in additional funding for the Panama Tourism Au...
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The latest debate over Parlacen in Panama is not really about regional integration. It is about power, legal protection, and public distrust. That debate resurfaced this week after the PRD formally asked the Central American Parliament, known as Parlacen, to swear in former President Laurentino...
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Panama's app-based transport sector changed significantly on April 16, 2026, when the government published Executive Decree No. 10. The new rule places services requested through apps such as Uber under the "Taxi de Lujo" category and brings them under direct oversight by the ATTT. Within 48 hours...
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Panama Courts Wealthy Buyers Amid New York's Luxury Property Tax Push Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi has publicly invited wealthy investors to look at Panama after New York moved forward with a proposed tax targeting high-value second homes. Through a social media post, Mizrachi highlighted sev...
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Panama Housing Market Shows Two Speeds - Strong Demand at the Base, Pressure at the Top Panama’s residential market is moving in two different directions depending on the segment. While expats continue to drive demand in coastal and lifestyle destinations, new data shows that the working-class ...
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Panama’s proposed Puerto Barú development has entered a technical review phase following concerns raised by UNESCO about its potential impact on Coiba National Park, a protected World Heritage Site in Veraguas. The Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) confirmed it has begun analyzing the p...
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Recent developments surrounding the Panama Canal highlight a mix of geopolitical tension, shifting global trade routes, and isolated local incidents. While headlines may seem intense, the canal itself continues operating normally, with stable transit levels and ongoing government overs...
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Copa Airlines says it expects to operate 88 destinations and about 420 daily flights in 2026, while transporting roughly 20.9 million passengers, adding about 400 direct jobs, and contributing an estimated $1.4 billion to Panama’s economy. The plan also includes a larger fleet, expanded freque...
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