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Panama’s Economy Set to Outpace Guatemala and El Salvador in 2025
Panama is on track to grow faster than many of its Central American neighbors in 2025. Experts project the country’s economy will expand by 3.7%, compared to 3.6% in Guatemala and 2.2% in El Salvador. Why Panama Is Growing The main driv...
Panama Leads Regional Effort Against Illegal Fishing
From August 19 to 22, 2025, Panama is hosting a regional workshop to strengthen the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor (CMAR). The event gathers over 50 representat...
Panama Unveils $474 Million Infrastructure Investment
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works (MOP) has announced a record investment package of $474 million across 20 road and bridge projects nationwide. The plan, expected to create more than 30,000 jobs, includes works in Panama City, San Miguelit...
$27 Million Coffee Route Road Upgrade to Boost Boquete’s Appeal
Boquete, the highland gem of Chiriquí Province and one of Panama’s most visited destinations, is set to receive a major infrastructure upgrade. The Ministry of Public Works (MOP) has announced a $27 million investment to rehabilitate and i...
New Boquete Listing – Mountain Retreat with Panoramic Vistas in Volcancito
A new property listing in Boquete is drawing attention this week: a spacious mountain-view estate in Volcancito has officially entered the market through Casa Solution Real Estate. The home combines highland living with sustainable features, ...
Panama Expands Its Tourism Presence in Mexico with International Caravan
Panama is stepping up its efforts to attract more visitors from Mexico. Between August 12 and 14, PROMTUR Panamá, in partnership with Copa Airlines, organized a tourism caravan that visited Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. The initi...
Maersk Opens $20 Million Logistics Hub in Panama Pacifico
Executives, government officials, and business leaders gathered in Panama Pacifico this week to celebrate the inauguration of Maersk’s newest logistics center. The $20 million project is designed to serve as a regional distribution hub, sup...
Panama and Dominican Republic Strengthen Trade and Business Opportunities
Panama is deepening its commercial ties with the Dominican Republic, opening the door to stronger cooperation and hundreds of new business opportunities for Panamanian companies. During a recent meeting, Panama’s Minister of Commerce and I...
Five Nations Compete to Finance Panama – Paso Canoas Railway
Panama’s ambitious plan to construct a 475-kilometer railway connecting Panama City with Paso Canoas, on the border with Costa Rica, has captured the attention of global powers. China, Spain, the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom...
Panama Showcases Coffee and Tourism for Authentic Experiences
Panama is blending two of its biggest assets - specialty coffee and tourism - into new experiences for visitors. The “Experiencia Formativa del Café de Especialidad” program, launched by the Tourism Authority (ATP) and Promtur, highlig...