Minera mining contract approved in third reading
While streets across the country were blocked by protestors The National Assembly approved Friday, October 20, in the third...
BUSINESS
Businessmen claim millions lost daily due to protests
It is estimated by business associations that millions of dollars are lost every day due to protests and closures on...
Risk-rating agency reports raise concerns in Panama
According to the National Council of Private Enterprise (Conep), recent reports presented by risk rating agencies and financial institutions have...
Panama Motor Show returns to life
Starting today and until Sunday, October 15, the, Panama Motor Show which has been virtual since 2019 comes back...
Cabinet approves changes to mining contract as opponents plan march
The Cabinet announced on Tuesday, October 10 that it has approved the modifications to the mining contract that were...
Business chamber asks Finance Minister to explain Fitch downgrading
Panama’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (Cciap) asked the Minister of Economy and Finance, Héctor Alexander, on Thursday,...
Tourism Chamber says counter-migration moves affecting sector
The implementation of immigration measures recently announced by Panamanian authorities to counteract the migration crisis has been criticized ed...
Canadian mining giant ready to review adjustments to state contract
While environmental and union organizations continue their opposition, the Canadian mining giant First Quantum, whose subsidiary Minera Panamá manages...
Functioning judicial system outweighs high GDP – business leaders
The functioning of a judicial system and respect for the law constitute the main indicator of the health of...
Fitch lowers Panama’s outlook to Negative
The risk rating agency Fitch Ratings reported s Friday, September 29, that it lowered Panama's outlook from Stable to...
Construction sector predicts 10% growth this year
The construction sector projects moderate growth this year of 10%, still below the 14.8% of the gross domestic product...
Workers continue anti-mining street closures
Construction workers returned to the streets again on Friday, September 29, in rejection of mining activity in the country...
