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The Fed raised rates to 3.75%-4.00% on September 16, its first hike since 2023. What it means for Panama mortgage rates and when buyers will feel it.
Spanish utility Cox picked Panama as its Americas headquarters, where it will run a $7 billion+ water and energy plan. What it means for Panama City.
France says the EU will decide in October on removing Panama from its tax blacklist. What changes for investors, banks and property buyers if it happens.
Panama’s Internship Program under Law 513 is now fully in force. What it costs employers, who qualifies, how many interns you can take on, and the limits.
Panama launched the free Seguro al Turista on September 10, 2026, covering air arrivals for their first 10 days. Benefits, the six participating airports, exclusions, and the 24/7 assistance line.
CAF signed a $500 million loan to Banco Nacional de Panama on September 11, 2026. Half goes to agriculture, half to 3,300 SMEs, with 50% aimed at rural areas.
Panama’s activity index rose 5.4% through June and 8.2% in June alone, with inflation at 1.4% and the fiscal deficit down to 2.78% of GDP.
Panama exported a record B/.913.1 million from January to July 2026, up 18.5%. Shrimp, bananas and a 47.5% jump in special-regime industry drove the gain.
Panama City extended nightlife hours under Decree No. 5 to boost tourism. But visitors grew 19.2% while tourism spending grew 15.3%, meaning spend per visitor is falling. What longer hours can and cannot do.
Tocumen Airport is investing $306.75 million in two projects: a $208.75M Terminal 2 Muelle Sur expansion and a $98M airfield overhaul. Bids close September 28, 2026.
Panama’s Cabinet approved Proyecto de Ley 31-26, offering up to 15 years of income and property tax exemption for tourism lodging in the Caribbean. Residential and purely real estate projects are excluded. Cruise passenger traffic is up 21.6%.
Panama publishes a mortgage reference rate every quarter, and it can reset the payment on a loan signed years ago. How the rate is calculated, who qualifies for the subsidy, and what changed under Ley 468 and Ley 546.
