Panama News
Panama’s Hotels Renew Pressure for Airbnb Oversight
As a follow-up to the growing debate around short-term rentals in Panama, the country’s hotel association (Apatel) is turning up the pressure on lawmakers to regulate platforms like Airbnb. Yovanna Segarra, Apatel’s president, emphasized...
Panama Hosts the Coffee World’s Most Exclusive Auction – Best of Panama 2025 Goes Live August 6th
Over 300 international buyers from more than 20 countries are set to compete in the 2025 edition of the “Best of Panama” electronic auction, a prestigious showcase for the country's world-renowned specialty coffees - especially the ultra-...
Panama Commits $105 Million to Semiconductor Industry and Maritime Strategy Overhaul
Panama is stepping onto the global tech stage with a bold move: a B/.105 million investment over five years to join the international semiconductor supply chain. The initiative focuses on assembly, testing, packaging, and design, with support...
Harpy Eagle vs. Bald Eagle: A Comparison of Two National Symbols
Panama’s harpy eagle and North America’s bald eagle compared — size, hunting, habitat and what each bird means as a national symbol.
Panama Considers New Rules for Short-Term Rentals – What Property Owners and Investors Should Know
As Panama continues to attract tourists, digital nomads, and relocating expats, the country’s thriving short-term rental market - bolstered by platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com - is now under review. A newly proposed law seeks to...
Panama’s Passport Climbs in 2025 Global Ranking – More Visa-Free Access Than Ever
Panama has made a notable leap on the global stage in terms of travel freedom. In the latest edition of the Henley Passport Index, Panama has risen to 28th place, granting its citizens visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 148 destinations w...
Panama Accelerates $1.3 Billion Corozal Port Project to Reinforce Its Global Maritime Hub
Panama is once again placing the development of the Corozal Port at the forefront of its infrastructure agenda. Under the leadership of President José Raúl Mulino, who took office in July 2024, the long-discussed project has been reintroduc...
Panama Might Actually Pay You for Hitting a Pothole
In news that might sound like a late-night expat joke over beers in Casco Viejo: Panama is proposing a law that would compensate drivers up to $10,000 for damages caused by potholes, missing manhole covers, and crumbling roads. Yes, you read...
Panama’s Coffee Innovation: New “Aroma Fingerprint” to Boost Trust and Exports
In the heart of Chiriquí, one of Panama’s most renowned coffee-growing regions, scientists are brewing something innovative – not in a cup, but in the lab. A multidisciplinary team from the Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá (UTP) is cr...
Maersk Expands Logistics Hub in Panama Pacifico
Maersk has launched a new 20,000 m² logistics center in Panama Pacifico, solidifying Panama’s role as a key trade gateway connecting Latin America, North America, and Asia. This modern facility features over 17,000 storage positions and of...