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Panama published Law 541 in the Official Gazette on July 7, establishing a new National Program for Tourism and Heritage Development called “Paraísos del Istmo” (Paradises of the Isthmus). The law creates a formal certification process that lets Panamanian communities with strong historical...
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On July 1, 2026, President Jose Raul Mulino stood before Panama's National Assembly for his second annual address, the “Informe a la Nacion” that every Panamanian president delivers at the start of a new legislative session. The 52 minute speech marked two full years in office, and...
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Panama has taken its first formal step toward joining the United States Visa Waiver Program, a change that could one day allow Panamanian citizens to travel to the U.S. for tourism or business without applying for a traditional consular visa. Government officials from both countries recently held ...
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Panama has established one of the largest marine protected areas in its history, safeguarding an expanse of Pacific waters nearly as large as the country's entire land territory. The Cordillera de Coiba Managed Resources Area covers close to 68,000 square kilometers, and with earlier protections i...
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Panama took a concrete step this week toward its long-discussed goal of a direct air route to Japan. On July 4, 2026, aeronautical authorities from both countries signed a Record of Discussions (RoD) at the Panamanian Embassy in Tokyo, a bilateral agreement that formally opens the door to design...
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Panama Moves Forward With Metro Line 3 Panama's Metro Line 3 has reached 77% overall progress, marking an important step forward for one of the country's most ambitious public transportation projects. President José Raúl Mulino recently completed a test ride on the new monorail system, whic...
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A Fast Response After the Earthquakes Panama moved quickly to support Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck the country on June 24, leaving widespread damage, thousands of families in crisis, and an urgent need for international assistance. The earthquakes, reported at magnitudes 7.2...
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Panama started 2026 with several positive economic indicators, according to APEDE's latest monthly executive economic report. The country's GDP grew 4.8% in the first quarter, the Monthly Economic Activity Index, known as IMAE, rose 5.96% in April, and registered labor contracts increased 20.5% co...
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Panama's World Cup ended with a painful statistic: no goals scored. For football fans, that one hurts. Nobody wants to be remembered for leaving the tournament without putting the ball in the net. But here is the bigger picture. Panama may not be the best country at scoring goals, but this smal...
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Panama's electricity market is approaching two important changes. More homes and businesses are generating their own solar power, while the government prepares a competitive process that could determine whether Naturgy and ENSA continue operating the country's electricity distribution networks aft...
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Panama expects the 56th General Assembly of the Organization of American States and the Bicentennial of the Amphictyonic Congress to generate between $40 million and $50 million in economic activity. The meetings, scheduled for June 22 to 24, 2026, will bring more than 2,500 international partici...
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Panama has always attracted attention for its location, stability, tax advantages, banking system, and international lifestyle. But for anyone looking at Panama from an investment perspective, the most important question is no longer simply: "Is Panama a good place to invest?" The smarter qu...
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