Panama News
President Mulino on CNN: Panama Will Not Break Its Laws Under Foreign Pressure
Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino has taken a firm public stance following mounting pressure from China over the cancellation of the Panama Ports Company (PPC) concession, making clear that Panama will not violate its Constituti...
Emirates and Panama Evaluate Direct Dubai-Panama City Flight
Panamanian authorities and Emirates Airlines held talks this week to assess the feasibility of a nonstop flight between Dubai and Panama City. The meeting took place in Dubai between Panama’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Javier Martinez-Ach...
PANAMA RESIDENCY 2026: A SIMPLE GUIDE TO GETTING YOUR RESIDENCY IN PANAMA
Getting legal residency in Panama is usually a paperwork project, not a mystery. Most expats choose one of a few main residency paths depending on income, retirement status, or investment plans. Below is a simple breakdown of the most common ...
Panama Declares Port Concession Unconstitutional, New Operator Steps In Temporarily
Panama Court Voids Canal Port Concession, Maersk Steps In to Keep Operations Running Panama's top court has ruled unconstitutional the long running concession that allowed Panama Ports Company, a subsidiary of CK Hutchison Ho...
Panama Enforces Arrest Order Against Ex-VP Gaby Carrizo
133,800 Votes Later: Gaby Carrizo Faces Unjustified Enrichment Case After Returning to Panama Former vice president Gaby Carrizo arrived back in the country from Guatemala and was detained at Tocumen International Airport under an active arr...
Carnegie Mellon in Panama? Early Talks Point to a Potential AI and Robotics Campus at Ciudad del Saber
According to a January 29, 2026 government statement, Panama is in conversations with Carnegie Mellon University about the possibility of establishing a local campus connected to the Ciudad del Saber ecosystem. The discussions were referenc...
Top 10 Reasons Expats Choose Panama – Based on What People Consistently Say Online
When people talk about Panama online - especially in expat forums, Facebook groups, and long-running comment threads - the same themes come up again and again. This article is based on repeated patterns across hundreds of public comments and ...
Panama Sets Indefinite Zero Export Quota for Threatened Sharks and Rays Under CITES
Panama's Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) has established an indefinite zero quota for the commercial export of shark and ray species listed under CITES, effective January 1, 2026. The measure blocks international commercial exports of th...
Panama Targets Conference Tourism in 2026 – What 37 Confirmed Events Could Mean for Hotels, Restaurants, and Local Services
Panama Secures 37 International Conferences for 2026, Reinforcing Its Role as a Regional Meetings Hub Panama has confirmed 37 international conferences and congresses for 2026, with an additional 44 events currently under negotiation...
Panama Opens Its First Dedicated Medical Cannabis Pharmacy – What It Means for Patients and Public Health
Panama is now home to its first pharmacy dedicated exclusively to medical cannabis products, marking a concrete step in the country’s rollout of regulated cannabis-based medication. Health authorities have emphasized that this is not a free...