Panama Unemployment Falls to 8.5% as 77,231 More People Find Work
Panama unemployment fell to 8.5% in August 2026 from 10.4%, with 77,231 more people employed and informality at 45.8%, according to INEC. Province and sector data inside.
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Airbnb Rejects Panama’s Proposed 15% Tax on Short-Term Rentals
Article 30 of Panama’s Bill 713 would charge 15% ITBMS on Airbnb-style rentals versus 10% for hotels. Airbnb rejected it on September 30. Here’s what it could cost owners.
Panama Private School Fees for 2027 Range From $450 to $7,225 a Year, and 1 in 4 Schools Is Raising Prices
Acodeco’s 2027 survey of 200+ Panama private schools: annual tuition from $450 to $7,225, enrollment up to $2,223, admission fees up to $6,000, and the biggest increases.
Panama City Marathon Debuts as a Boston Qualifier, Drawing Runners From About 40 Countries
The first Panama City Marathon ran on September 20, 2026, on a World Athletics and AIMS certified course that counts for Boston Marathon qualifying. Here is the route, the winners and what comes next.
Brooklyn Now Has a “Little Panama Way” Honoring Its Panamanian Community
Sections of Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, were officially co-named Little Panama Way on September 24, 2026, with President Mulino at the unveiling. A 22-block Panamanian Cultural District is also proposed.
Panamanian Geisha Sells for $18,004 a Kilo as Best of Panama Auction Tops $3 Million
A washed Geisha from Lamastus Family Estates sold for $18,004 per kilogram at the 30th Best of Panama auction, which brought in $3.04 million across 50 lots. Here are the top lots, the buyers and how 2026 compares with last year.
It’s Official – Panama Investor Visa: $300,000 for New Property, $500,000 for Resale Under New Decree
Executive Decree 17 of 2026 splits Panama’s Qualified Investor real estate route in two: $300,000 for new, first-sale property and $500,000 for resale. Here are the new minimums, rules and deadlines.
Declaration of Improvements in Panama: What Buyers Should Know
You find a home in Panama that you love. The property is titled, the seller is ready to move forward, and everything appears straightforward. Then, during due diligence, you discover something unexpected: the land appears in Panama's Publi...
Fed Rate Increase Could Push Panama Mortgage Rates Higher in 2027
The Fed raised rates to 3.75%-4.00% on September 16, its first hike since 2023. What it means for Panama mortgage rates and when buyers will feel it.
Cox Selects Panama as Americas Headquarters for $7 Billion Investment Plan
Spanish utility Cox picked Panama as its Americas headquarters, where it will run a $7 billion+ water and energy plan. What it means for Panama City.
France Says Panama Could Leave the EU Tax Blacklist in October
France says the EU will decide in October on removing Panama from its tax blacklist. What changes for investors, banks and property buyers if it happens.
Panama Launches New $450-a-Month Internship Program
Panama’s Internship Program under Law 513 is now fully in force. What it costs employers, who qualifies, how many interns you can take on, and the limits.