Panama Blog
Panama Bioethanol Bill Puts Interior Economy in Focus With Jobs, Investment, and Cleaner Fuel
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 Industri...
Is Panama Becoming a Safe Haven? Real Estate Trends in a Tense Global Market
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 ...
Growing International Support for Panama in Shipping Dispute with China
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...
Panama Targets Near 5% Economic Growth Despite Global Uncertainty
Panama Projects ~5% Growth as Global Risks Persist Panama’s economic team is projecting growth close to 5% as the country navigates a shifting global environment marked by inflation, fuel volatility, and geopolitical uncertainty. The o...
Panama Attracts $5.2M in Film Investment as 2026 Begins with Strong Momentum
Panama recorded more than $5.2 million in audiovisual investment during the first quarter of 2026, supported by 17 productions and growing international participation, according to official data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (M...
Panama’s $105M Semiconductor Bet: Small Investment, Big Strategic Shift
A relatively quiet announcement could shape Panama’s economic future in a major way. The government has committed $105 million over the next five years to develop a semiconductor industry, positioning the country within a global supply ch...
European Tourism to Panama Surges 40%, Strengthening Daily Air Connectivity
European travel to Panama is gaining momentum, with a 40% increase in visitors in 2025 compared to the previous year. This rise is reinforcing daily flight operations between Madrid and Panama City, particularly through Air Europa’s expan...
Mulino Takes Hard Line on Panama Ports Company – Government Prepares to Reveal Alleged Irregularities
Panama’s port dispute escalated this week as President José Raúl Mulino publicly rejected accusations from Panama Ports Company (PPC) and confirmed that the government will soon release detailed information about what it considers uncon...
Panama Approves Simple Law That Lets You Swap Soda for Water in Fast Food Combos
Panama’s National Assembly has approved a new law that allows customers to replace sugary drinks with water in fast food combo meals at no extra cost. The bill passed with 40 votes and now awaits final approval or veto from the president....
Panama Introduces First Ecological Highway and New National Park in Colón
A Coordinated Environmental and Infrastructure Initiative Panama has announced the development of its first ecological highway alongside the creation of the Sierra Llorona National Park in Colón. The initiative, led by MiAmbiente and th...