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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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Tourism Ends 2025 on a Stronger Footing Panama closed fiscal year 2025 with stronger tourism indicators, led by higher hotel occupancy and more visitor spending across the country. According to the figures provided, hotel occupancy rose by 8 percentage points during the year, while tourism-relate...
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Panama's proposed bioethanol bill is being presented as an economic and energy measure with national reach, but its most immediate effects would likely be felt in the country's interior. According to Panama's Ministry of Commerce and Industries, the proposal would require a 10% bioethanol blend in...
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Recent global geopolitical tensions are starting to influence how people travel, invest, and make long-term relocation decisions. While tourism is typically one of the first sectors to react to uncertainty, real estate demand does not always follow the same pattern. In Panama, these two forces may...
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Global Support Builds as Panama Faces Rising Trade Tensions with China Several countries have stepped forward in recent days to support Panama amid growing concerns over delays and alleged restrictions affecting Panamanian-flagged vessels in Chinese ports. While China has denied the accusations, ...
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