Panama Business Chamber Urges Lawmakers to Rethink a Rushed Election Bill
Panama electoral reform: business says lawmakers rewrote the rules overnight, lifting donation caps to US$500,000 and raising hurdles for independents.
September 27, 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.
Omar Courtz in Panama: Estadio Emilio Royo on 26 November, Tickets from 25 US Dollars
Omar Courtz Panama 2026 is set for 26 November at the Estadio Emilio Royo in Panama City. Six tiers from...
September 26, 2026
Cristo Negro Portobelo Festival Moves Outdoors in Panama on 21 October
The Cristo Negro Portobelo festival on 21 October 2026 moves its masses outdoors while the church is restored in Panama....
September 25, 2026
Panama Explained: The Canal, the Economy, the Politics and What to Watch
Panama explained: a canal that earned US$5.7 billion but runs short of water, a dollar economy, Mulino’s politics, the copper...
September 25, 2026
Fiesta Alrededor del Mundo Brings 40+ Countries to Panama on 18 October
Fiesta Alrededor del Mundo 2026 at Megápolis in Panama City on 18 October: food and culture from 40+ countries, US$5...
September 24, 2026
InterNations Panama City Masquerade Set for 30 October at Tío Navaja
InterNations Panama City masquerade on 30 October 2026 at Tío Navaja on Vía Argentina: times, what to expect, how to...
September 24, 2026
Boquete Health Expo: Panama Offers Foreign Residents Free Checks on 28 September
The Boquete health expo is free in Panama on Monday 28 September 2026, from 2 p.m. to 6.30 p.m., with...
September 23, 2026
Panama Hosts the First Latin American World of Coffee Trade Show
World of Coffee Panama runs 23-25 October 2026 at the Panama Convention Center. Day passes cost US$52.40 and include the...
September 22, 2026
Panama Pitches a US$8.5 Billion Canal Plan to Citi and 26 Investors
Panama’s president pitched a US$8.5 billion Panama Canal investment plan to Citi and 26 investors in New York, covering new...
September 22, 2026