Panama Blog
Record Number of Americans Moving Abroad – Why Panama Is Entering the Conversation
A recent report highlighted by The Wall Street Journal indicates that a growing number of Americans are choosing to leave the United States and establish their lives abroad. According to estimates cited in the report, at least 180,000 U.S. ci...
Mulino Authorizes Road Repairs for El Valle de Anton and New Street Projects in Gorgona, Chame, and San Carlos
President Jose Raul Mulino on Friday, March 13, 2026, issued the order to proceed for the rehabilitation of the road connecting the Pan-American Highway to El Valle de Anton, while also launching additional street improvement projects in Gorg...
Coronado Access Set for Major Upgrade as Beach Corridor Expansion Begins March 16
Construction Begins on a Key Route in Panama Oeste Travel between Panama City and the beach corridor near Coronado is set to enter a new phase as the Ministry of Public Works said construction on the Corredor de las Playas expansion will beg...
Panama’s Canal Tunnel Idea Sounds Innovative – But Will Tourists Actually Care?
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 pedes...
Tourism in Panama Picks Up Speed as Hotel Occupancy Eyes 60% in 2026
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 ...
$1.09 Million Upgrade at Santiago Airstrip Could Strengthen Links With Panama City
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, wi...
Panama-David Railway Update: New Studies, Confirmed Stations, and What Comes Next
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 advis...
Panama’s Odebrecht Case in Simple Terms – What Expats Should Understand
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...
Panama Regains Control of Strategic Ports After Years of Superpower Influence Under a Concession Later Ruled Unconstitutional
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 ...
Panama and United States Sign Landmark Global Health Agreement
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 cooperatio...