Panama News
Puerto Barú Project Under Review After UNESCO Raises Environmental Concerns
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 Environ...
Panama Canal Update – Tensions, Trade Shifts, and Recent Incidents Explained
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,...
Copa Airlines’ 2026 Expansion Could Strengthen Panama City, David, Boquete and Beach Markets
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...
Panama Closes 2025 with Stronger Hotel Occupancy and $6.5 Billion in Tourism Revenue
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...
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...