Former AIG Director Luis Oliva Has Been Arrested Again
A Panamanian judge ordered provisional detention for former Authority for Government Innovation (AIG) director Luis Oliva on May 31, 2026....
BUSINESS
Hong Kong Firm CK Hutchison Threatens Legal Action if Maersk Takes Over Panama Port
Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison warned Thursday of possible legal action against Danish firm Maersk and others over the annulment...
Block on the Deal with Hutchison and Anger in Beijing: The Battle Between the US and China for the Panama Canal Begins with a Trade Flow of 250 Billion Per Year
Panama seeks to renew its maritime agreement with China while negotiations continue despite growing tensions linked to the pressure of the United States around the Panama...
‘Panama Cannot Continue to be a Haven for Shell Companies’: Gaitán
Panama closes the door on shell and paper companies with the approval of Law 526, which reformed the Tax Code...
The Cyber Defense Reforms being Promoted by Panama’s Ministry of Security: Foreign Influence and New Controls
One of the most profound reforms taking shape in Panama aims to redefine technological security, cyber defense, and the protection...
Moody’s Warns of Future Challenges as Panama Reduces its Fiscal Deficit
Panama managed to stabilize its public finances during 2025 thanks to fiscal consolidation measures implemented by the government, according to...
Rivets and Slab to be Replaced on Panama’s Old Bridge of the Americas
The Bridge of the Americas will require a comprehensive medium and long-term maintenance plan that includes everything from cleaning and...
The Panama Canal Extends the Deadline for Submitting Documents for Port Concessions and Gas Pipeline
The deadline for companies interested in pre-qualifying for the concession and construction of the two ports of the Panama Canal,...
Tourism During 2025 Reached $6.583 Billion in Foreign Exchange Earnings in Panama
Tourism foreign exchange earnings in Panama reached $6.583 billion in 2025, the highest figure recorded by the sector and equivalent...
Panama Old Town Residents and Business Owners Report Months of Water Shortages and Low Water Pressure
Residents near the Presidential Palace are also suffering from a lack of potable water. Both residents and businesses report that...
Panama’s Approval of New Preferential Mortgage Loans Falls By 34%
Demand for new loans to purchase homes remains weak, reflecting the sluggishness of the construction sector and an impact on...
Panama Banking Regulator Says Banks Have a Real Presence Here and Are Not Just Shells
The Superintendent of Banks, Milton Ayón, stated that Panama “has always been a banking center with substance” and not a...
