Newsroom Panama Quick Reads for February 18 & 19 of 2026

Failing to Provide Discounts to Retirees in 2025 has resulted in $27,000 in Fines from Acodeco

Acodeco reiterated that it continues monitoring compliance with the law. 

Three People Drowned in Panama during Carnival: Coclé, Chiriquí and Veraguas

Sinaproc reported that a high surf advisory is in effect.   

Between Panama and Costa Rica an Earthquake and Aftershocks were recorded on the Border

No real damage was reported.  The seismic event was reported by the Institute of Geosciences.

In Order to Attract Technology Companies, Costa Rica Opens an Investment Office in Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley pictured above is home to many major tech companies, including Apple’s circular headquarters. 

An Unconstitutionality that is not Surprising: Panama Ports

When holding public office that entails state responsibilities and where, in the exercise of these offices, decisions of great importance must be made, one must always act bearing in mind that such acts will be subject to possible questioning before the control authorities.