Panama News
Panama Moves Forward with New Film Law to Attract International Productions
Panama is advancing plans for a new Film Law aimed at positioning the country as a leading regional hub for cinema and audiovisual production. The Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MICI), led by Minister Julio Moltó and Vice Minister of F...
Panama Introduces Digital Driver’s License Option
Panama has officially approved the use of digital driver’s licenses as valid identification during traffic inspections. The measure, published in the Gaceta Oficial, allows drivers to present their license directly from a mobile device. T...
Hotels Clarify: New Airbnb Law About Balance, Not Elimination
The ongoing debate over short-term rentals in Panama has taken a clarifying turn. Hotel leaders emphasized this week that the proposed law does not aim to ban Airbnb-style stays, but to regulate them with clear rules on safety, taxes, and bui...
Tocumen Airport Surpasses 11.9 Million Passengers in Just 7 Months
Panama’s main air hub, Tocumen International Airport, continues to strengthen its role as a top travel gateway in the Americas. From January to July 2025, the airport handled more than 11.9 million passengers, reflecting a solid 7% growth c...
Panama Looks to Position Itself as a Medical Tourism Hub
Panama is taking steps to tap into the fast-growing global medical tourism industry, a sector valued at over $180 billion annually and attracting more than 44 million international patients each year. Earlier this week, the Minister of Comme...
Panama Canal at 111 Years: A Future Focused on Sustainability
The Panama Canal has reached 111 years of operation, celebrating its legacy as a global trade route while embracing a strong sustainability vision. Since its first crossing in August 15th, 1914, the canal has shaped Panama’s economy and int...
Panama Sets Bold Goal to Transform 58% of Plastic Waste by 2040
Panama has unveiled a national plan to transform how it handles plastic waste, aiming to achieve 58% plastic circularity by 2040. The initiative focuses on reducing pollution and promoting a circular economy across the country. The ambitiou...
$100 Million Milestone: Panama’s Qualified Investor Program Fuels Real Estate Boom
Panama’s Qualified Investor Program Hits Record Inflows - Real Estate Leads the Way Panama continues to strengthen its reputation as a leading destination for global investment, particularly in the real estate sector. The country’s Quali...
IKEA to Open in Panama: A Game-Changer for Expats and New Homeowners
Inter IKEA Systems B.V., the owner of the IKEA concept and global franchisor, has officially signed franchise agreements with Sarton Group to launch IKEA operations in Panama and Costa Rica. While the exact opening dates have yet to be announ...
Panama Geisha Coffee Sells for $30,204 per Kilogram – Boquete’s Star Shines on the Global Stage
Panama Geisha Coffee Sells for $604,080 at Auction – A Win for Boquete and High-End Real Estate Panama’s world-renowned Geisha coffee has just made history again. Hacienda La Esmeralda, located in the highlands of Boquete, Chiriquí, sol...