Panama News
Uber in Panama: New 2026 Rules, Immediate Backlash, and Why a Review Is Already Underway
Panama's app-based transport sector changed significantly on April 16, 2026, when the government published Executive Decree No. 10. The new rule places services requested through apps such as Uber under the "Taxi de Lujo" category and brings ...
As New York Eyes Luxury Home Taxes, Panama Opens the Door to Investors
Panama Courts Wealthy Buyers Amid New York's Luxury Property Tax Push Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi has publicly invited wealthy investors to look at Panama after New York moved forward with a proposed tax targeting high-value second home...
Panama Housing Reality – 81% of Local Buyers Depend on Subsidies While Expats Pay Cash
Panama Housing Market Shows Two Speeds - Strong Demand at the Base, Pressure at the Top Panama’s residential market is moving in two different directions depending on the segment. While expats continue to drive demand in coastal and lifest...
Puerto Barú Project Under Review After UNESCO Raises Environmental Concerns
Panama’s proposed Puerto Barú development has entered a technical review phase following concerns raised by UNESCO about its potential impact on Coiba National Park, a protected World Heritage Site in Veraguas. The Ministry of Environ...
Panama Canal Update – Tensions, Trade Shifts, and Recent Incidents Explained
Recent developments surrounding the Panama Canal highlight a mix of geopolitical tension, shifting global trade routes, and isolated local incidents. While headlines may seem intense, the canal itself continues operating normally,...
Copa Airlines’ 2026 Expansion Could Strengthen Panama City, David, Boquete and Beach Markets
Copa Airlines says it expects to operate 88 destinations and about 420 daily flights in 2026, while transporting roughly 20.9 million passengers, adding about 400 direct jobs, and contributing an estimated $1.4 billion to Panama’s economy...
Panama Closes 2025 with Stronger Hotel Occupancy and $6.5 Billion in Tourism Revenue
Tourism Ends 2025 on a Stronger Footing Panama closed fiscal year 2025 with stronger tourism indicators, led by higher hotel occupancy and more visitor spending across the country. According to the figures provided, hotel occupancy rose by 8...
Panama Bioethanol Bill Puts Interior Economy in Focus With Jobs, Investment, and Cleaner Fuel
Panama's proposed bioethanol bill is being presented as an economic and energy measure with national reach, but its most immediate effects would likely be felt in the country's interior. According to Panama's Ministry of Commerce and Industri...
Is Panama Becoming a Safe Haven? Real Estate Trends in a Tense Global Market
Recent global geopolitical tensions are starting to influence how people travel, invest, and make long-term relocation decisions. While tourism is typically one of the first sectors to react to uncertainty, real estate demand does not always ...
Growing International Support for Panama in Shipping Dispute with China
Global Support Builds as Panama Faces Rising Trade Tensions with China Several countries have stepped forward in recent days to support Panama amid growing concerns over delays and alleged restrictions affecting Panamanian-flagged vessels in...