Panama’s Murder Wave Defies Curfews and Tests Mulino’s Crime Pledge
Panama counted 300 homicides in the first half of 2026 as gang feuds spread. Curfews now reach from San Miguelito...
August 28, 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.
Panama Unveils Nation Brand to Draw Tourists and Investors
Panama nation brand launches as Panamá, Anfitrión del Mundo, with US$6.5 million from Promtur and cruise passenger traffic up 21.6...
August 27, 2026
Panama Free Zone Investment Shifts to Tech, Services, Property
Panama free zone investment is led by high technology, services and real estate, the Ministry of Commerce said on 26...
August 27, 2026
Chevron Panama Solar Project Breaks Ground at Colón Fuel Terminal
Chevron laid the first stone for a 4.03 MWp solar plant at its Colón fuel terminal, set with Celsia to...
August 25, 2026
Panama Hotel Investment: Mercan Unveils US$200 Million in Projects
Mercan's US$200 million Panama hotel investment and a US$17 million Caribbean trade mission point to fresh momentum for the country's...
August 25, 2026
Panama Dance Festival PRISMA Runs August 31 to September 27
The Panama dance festival PRISMA runs from August 31 to September 27, 2026, with contemporary dance, free shows and international...
August 25, 2026
Panama Scholarship Cards Blocked at Casinos and Fuel Pumps
Panama scholarship cards are blocked at casinos and fuel pumps by a traceability system, declining about 5% of transactions, per...
August 24, 2026
Panama Prison Tender Draws Two Bids Above US$177 Million
Panama prison tender draws two bids above US$177 million, with offers of US$181.6 and US$181.1 million against a reference price...
August 24, 2026
Panama Tax Revenue Rose 4.3% but Missed Budget Target
Panama tax revenue grew 4.3% in H1 2026, reaching B/.3,454.3 million, but missed the budget target by B/.552.7 million. Learn...
August 22, 2026