Facing Charges of Alleged Money Laundering in Panama: Former DGI Director Publio De Gracia and his Wife.
Former Panama General Directorate of Revenue (DGI) Director Publio De Gracia was arrested on August 10, 2026, during Operation Cuestor....
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Oil Prices Soar in Panama as US Demands Iran to Open the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices surged 5% on Monday, driven by market concerns over the divergent terms set by the United States and...
The Heart of our Identity and the Driving Force of Our People: The 2026 National Handicrafts Fair.
The 2026 National Handicrafts Fair is the most anticipated cultural event of the year because it constitutes the very manifestation...
Arrested for Alleged Enrichment and Money Laundering is Former Revenue Director Publio De Gracia.
Former Director of Panama's General Directorate of Revenue (DGI) Publio De Gracia was arrested on August 10, 2026, during Operation...
The Panama Canal Explains Why 47.5 Feet is a Scary Number for East Coast Ports.
Drier weather and drought conditions are expected to complicate supply chain operations on key water routes from Panama to Europe....
To Boost its Free Trade Zones, Panama Aims to Update its Legal Framework
With 19 free trade zones in operation and six more under development, Panama is consolidating this special regime as a...
Despite a Complex International Scenario Panamanian Exports Exceed $534 Million in Six Months
Panamanian exports surpassed $534 million during the first half of 2026, driven by resilient trade performance despite global economic challenges....
The Brawl at City Hall: Panama’s Ombudsman Office Opens an Investigation
The Ombudsman's Office has opened an investigation following the altercation at the Hatillo building, headquarters of the Panama City Hall,...
99 Charged with Embezzlement so Far: Parallel Decentralization
The number of individuals formally charged in Panama for embezzlement linked to the "parallel decentralization" (descentralización paralela) scandal has reached...
Panama Coffee Beans Under Custody: 40 Lots of Boquete’s Best, Await International Auction
As if it were a great treasure, 40 lots of specialty coffee remain under the custody of external auditors at...
ATTT Reminds Drivers of a $300 Fine for Using Parking Spaces for People with Disabilities
The Transit and Land Transportation Authority (ATTT) is conducting nationwide verification operations to detect the misuse of parking spaces reserved for people...
To Question Inherited Debt and to Defend Cuts to Community Boards the Mayor of San Miguelito Uses a Viral Trend
The sometimes outrageous but always flamboyant mayor of San Miguelito, Irma Hernández, used the viral social media trend “WTF” to...
