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A New Proposal Beneath the Canal Panama City's proposed "Canal Underline" has gained attention after advancing to the next phase of The Boring Company's international challenge. The concept, presented by the mayor's office, envisions a pedestrian and cycling tunnel beneath the Panama Canal that w...
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Panama's hotel sector is expected to post stronger results in 2026, with projected occupancy rising to between 58% and 60%, according to Victor Concepcion, president of the Panamanian Hotel Association, Apatel. The forecast is tied to higher visitor arrivals, continued tourism promotion, and a str...
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A recent infrastructure upgrade at the Ruben Cantu airstrip in Santiago could become an important step toward improving access between Panama City and Veraguas. The Civil Aviation Authority invested $1,095,930 to rehabilitate the runway, with the stated goal of preparing the facility to receive ...
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Panama’s Panama-David-Frontera railway project entered a more technical phase in early 2026. In January, the Cabinet approved Resolution No. 145-25 authorizing a B/.4,170,394.73 contract with AECOM Panama for technical and strategic advisory services tied to the project’s next stage. The wor...
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If you have been following headlines this week, you have probably seen news about the Odebrecht case and former president Ricardo Martinelli. For many expats living in Panama or considering a move, this type of news can raise questions. Here is a simple and balanced explanation of what is happeni...
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On February 23, 2026, the Government of Panama assumed control of the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal following a final ruling by the Supreme Court that declared the concession contract with Panama Ports Company unconstitutional. The decision was published in the Official Gazette, making it legally...
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Panama and United States Sign Landmark Global Health Agreement Panama has become the first country in the hemisphere to sign a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding on global health with the United States, formalizing a three-year cooperation framework focused on disease prevention, HIV response,...
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Puerto Barú in David, Chiriquí, has moved to the center of a national debate after international and local organizations raised concerns about the environmental impact of the planned port development. While the project has been presented as a strategic logistics investment for western Panama, cr...
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Panama's president, Jose Raul Mulino, announced that companies headquartered in European Union member states will no longer be allowed to participate in Panamanian government procurement processes. The decision was communicated publicly after the EU kept Panama on its list of non-cooperative tax j...
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HelloSafe Prosperity Index 2025: Panama ranks 3rd in Latin America Panama ranked 3rd in Latin America in the 2025 Prosperity Index published by HelloSafe, with a score of 40.36 out of 100. The index compares 186 countries using a broader definition of prosperity than GDP alone, combining economic...
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A newly uncovered pre-Hispanic tomb dating back more than 1,000 years has been discovered at the El Cano Archaeological Site in central Panama. The find, confirmed by lead archaeologist Julia Mayo, includes skeletal remains surrounded by gold ornaments and intricately decorated c...
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Between January and November 2025, Panama recorded 2,659,122 international visitors, representing a 7.6 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to official data from the Autoridad de Turismo de Panamá. The economic impact outpaced the growth in arrivals. Tourism...
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