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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...
Puerto Barú Under UNESCO Radar as Japan Signals Major Logistics Interest
Puerto Barú in David, Chiriquí, has moved to the center of a national debate after international and local organizations raised concerns about the environmental impact of the planned port development. While the project has been presented as...
Panama Stands Firm Against EU Tax Listing – Government Blocks European Bidders
Panama's president, Jose Raul Mulino, announced that companies headquartered in European Union member states will no longer be allowed to participate in Panamanian government procurement processes. The decision was communicated publicly after...
Panama Ranked Third Most Prosperous Country in Latin America in 2025 Index
HelloSafe Prosperity Index 2025: Panama ranks 3rd in Latin America Panama ranked 3rd in Latin America in the 2025 Prosperity Index published by HelloSafe, with a score of 40.36 out of 100. The index compares 186 countries using a broader def...
Gold, Power, and Legacy – 1,000-Year-Old Tomb Discovered in Central Panama
A newly uncovered pre-Hispanic tomb dating back more than 1,000 years has been discovered at the El Cano Archaeological Site in central Panama. The find, confirmed by lead archaeologist Julia Mayo, includes skeletal remains ...
Panama Welcomes 2.65 Million Visitors in 11 Months – Tourism Revenue Nears $6 Billion
Between January and November 2025, Panama recorded 2,659,122 international visitors, representing a 7.6 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to official data from the Autoridad de Turismo de Panamá. The ...
Panama Welcomes 2.65 Million Visitors in 11 Months – Tourism Revenue Nears $6 Billion
Between January and November 2025, Panama recorded 2,659,122 international visitors, representing a 7.6 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to official data from the Autoridad de Turismo de Panamá. The economic i...
$7 Billion in Combined Capital Moves Back Panama’s 2026 Plans
Panama Advances Debt Strategy as Capital Inflows Support Major Projects Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance announced the launch of a new debt management operation this week, confirming plans to repurchase part of the country’s outs...
Panama Signs Regional Agreement to Combat Illegal Fishing and Strengthen Catch Verification
Panama has formalized a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening oversight in its fisheries sector and reinforcing compliance with international standards. The accord, signed between the Autoridad de los Recursos Acuáticos de Panamá and...