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Panama Wants to Create More Towns Like Boquete. Here’s the New Law Behind It

Panama’s new Law 541 creates a certification path for communities to become official tourism destinations, aiming to replicate towns like Boquete’s success elsewhere in the country.

Panama Says the Hard Part Is Over. Here’s What Two Years Under Mulino Actually Changed

Panama’s president just gave his two-year progress report. Here’s what it actually means for jobs, healthcare, cost of living, and everyday life on the ground.

Panama Moves Toward Visa-Free Travel to the United States

Panama takes its first formal step toward joining the US Visa Waiver Program, promising easier travel and new appeal for expats, investors, and residents.

Panama’s Vast Marine Reserve Protects a Coastline That Draws the World

Panama now protects nearly 98,000 sq km of ocean, safeguarding the coastlines and marine life that make its beach and island communities appealing to buyers.

It’s Happening! Panama and Japan Sign Aviation Deal Paving the Way for a First Direct Tokyo Flight

Panama and Japan signed an aviation agreement on July 4, 2026, advancing plans for a first-ever direct Tokyo-Panama City flight via ANA, with runway inspections already underway at Tocumen.

Panama Metro Line 3 Reaches 77% Progress, Bringing Relief Closer for Panama Oeste

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 recentl...

Panama Mobilizes for Venezuela: A Nation Steps Forward in a Time of Need

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 as...

Panama’s Economy Opens 2026 With 4.8% Growth – But Jobs and Investment Remain the Real Test

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 ...

Panama Was The Only Country Without Scoring In The World Cup… But Off The Field, Panama Keeps Scoring

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...

Naturgy Under Pressure: 7,000 Solar Users and a 2028 Electricity Shake-Up

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 opera...

Panama Expects $50 Million From One International Summit – Why It Matters Beyond Diplomacy

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...

The Smart Investor’s Question: Where Is Panama Growing Next?

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: ...

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