Panama Economy Grows 5.5% in the First Half of 2026
Panama grew 5.5% in the first half of 2026 and 6.4% in the second quarter, INEC reported, led by transport,...
September 17, 2026Section
Panama News in English
The Rio Times covers Panama daily in English — the canal, banking, politics and daily life in Latin America’s logistics hub. Today’s Panama news in English, updated every day, plus our guides on residency, visas and investing.
Bladex Grants Panama a Record US$1 Billion Loan
Bladex agreed to lend Panama up to US$1 billion for general budget spending, the largest single loan the trade bank...
September 16, 2026
Panama Residency Visa Routes in 2026 and What Each One Actually Costs
Friendly Nations now asks US$200,000 and two years of waiting. A calm look at Panama residency visa routes, their real...
September 15, 2026
Healthcare in Panama 2026, Specialist Visits US$60-300
Healthcare in Panama 2026: public Caja versus private care, specialist visits at US$60 to US$300, and how the pensionado card...
September 15, 2026
Panama Canal Transits Fall to 32 a Day on Tuesday Because the Rain Fell Short
Every ship that crosses drains a lake that also supplies drinking water. From Tuesday two fewer ships a day get...
September 14, 2026
Panama Budget 2027 Cuts the Gorgas Institute by US$5.8 Million
The draft removes US$5.8 million from Panama’s infectious disease laboratory and budgets nothing for its electricity. The Assembly has not...
September 14, 2026
Panama Deficit Falls to 2.78% as Growth Forecast Rises
The finance minister gave investors a measured deficit and a forecast growth rate. In a country that cannot devalue, the...
September 14, 2026
Buying Property in Panama as a Foreigner 2026: Title, Possession or Concession
Three categories of land exist in Panama and only one is real ownership. Foreigners lose money on the other two....
September 14, 2026
Panama Safety for Expats in 2026: One Province Skews Everything
Panama recorded 593 homicides in 2025 and the Darién crossing has fallen 99.9% since 2023. Here is the honest safety...
September 14, 2026