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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 percentage points during the year, while tourism-relate...
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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 Industries, the proposal would require a 10% bioethanol blend in...
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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 follow the same pattern. In Panama, these two forces may...
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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 Chinese ports. While China has denied the accusations, ...
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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 outlook was presented by Economy and Finance Minister Fel...
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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 (MICI). This early-year performance reflects continued ...
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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 chain that powers everything from smartphones to cars. ...
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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 expanding presence in the market. The growth is notable be...
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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 unconstitutional actions tied to the company’s operations. ...
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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. This is a small change on paper, but it is designed ...
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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 the Ministry of Public Works, connects infrastructure plan...
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Panama and Costa Rica have taken a formal step toward regional integration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on a future railway system that could connect both countries. The agreement was signed between Panama’s National Railway Secretariat and Costa Rica’s rail...
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