Why Does my Pension or Salary Buy Less and Less in Panama?
Living in Panama is becoming increasingly expensive. Consumers feel that their income is insufficient to cover all basic expenses, especially...
BUSINESS
Could the Dispute Between Panama and Costa Rica Fracture Central American Trade?
Panama and Costa Rica have once again escalated their trade dispute after Costa Rican President Laura Fernández described Panama's restrictions...
The $13.4 Million Purchase of Helicopters for the Ministry of Security was Approved by the Assembly
Panama's public security force will bolster its air fleet. The National Assembly's Budget Committee approved a special allocation of $13,454,329...
Panama Calls for Fair Competition: Costa Rica’s President Laura Fernández Escalates the Trade Dispute
Costa Rican President Laura Fernández has escalated her rhetoric against Panama over trade restrictions that, she claims, are affecting the...
Shipowners Agree that Flying the Panama Flag is Popular
Two ships sailing under the flag of Panama ran into problems off the coast of Germany awhile back. For over...
Panama Has Lost $3.5 Billion Since the Mine Closure Says First Quantum
First Quantum Minerals says Panama has lost about $3.5 billion since operations were halted at the Cobre Panamá mine, one...
The Lucrative Business of the Water Tankers: IDAAN Distributed $12 Million in Water
Water tanker operations in Panama are proving highly profitable as the country’s wider logistics and transport sectors continue to benefit...
Jacob Helberg the U.S. Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Holds Meetings in Panama
U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg is fulfilling an official agenda in Panama as part of a regional...
Investigating the Alas Chiricanas Case Needs More Time Says the Prosecutor
The Senior Liquidation Prosecutor's Office requested that the investigation against Ali Zaki Hage Jalil, Mohhmound Moutan Mohammad and Mahamad Taha...
Panama Suspects Arrested for Tax Fraud and Embezzlement to the Detriment of CONADES
Two operations carried out by the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office and the National Police resulted in the arrest of two people:...
Panama President Mulino Rules Out Cabinet Changes and Talks About Water and Security Amid Thursdays Weekly Address
President José Raúl Mulino held his weekly press conference from Caimitillo, where he inaugurated the Panama Norte Hydraulic Ring. He...
Should Panama Exclude the Merchant Marine from the Economic Substance Law?
Panama is actively strengthening its ship registry oversight to align with international standards, which, while increasing compliance risks for certain...
