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Panama’s Economy Hit Hard by Cobre Panama Contract Protests
Panama's National Council of Private Enterprise (Conep) has reported major economic losses, estimating the damage at over $1.7 billion.
These losses follow protests against a...
Panama’s Food Shortage Worsens, Supply Chain Disrupted
In Panama, a vegetable shortage at the pivotal Merca Panamá market is causing scarcities of essential foods like lettuce and potatoes, leading to rising...
Panama’s Mining U-turn Shakes First Quantum’s Value
Panama's Parliament terminated Minera Panama's extended contract, impacting the Canadian mining firm, First Quantum Minerals.
They will not mine copper for another 20 years as...
New Rules at Panama Canal Due to Drought
This week, the Panama Canal Authority announced new steps to keep ship traffic moving smoothly.
The changes come because this month has been the driest...
Continued Protests in Panama Over Canadian Mining Deal
On October 29, President Laurentino Cortizo announced a public referendum, yet Panamanians continue to call for the termination of a Canadian mining agreement.
On October...
Panama Exits Financial Gray List
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) delisted Panama from its gray list, which monitors countries associated with money laundering and terrorist financing.
Panama's Finance Ministry...
Panama Sets New Export Records in 2023
From January to July 2023, Panama achieved a seven-month export high, amassing $2.36 billion in revenue.
A significant portion, $1.65 billion, came from copper exports.
Compared...
Panama Canal Fee Cut in Response to Drought Year
The Panama Canal Authority (PCA) plans to lower the Freshwater Charge (FWC) starting October 1.
The move aims to conserve water and manage shipping drafts....
Panama Struggles to Manage Surge in Migration
Panama faces a daily influx of migrants arriving from Colombia through the perilous Darien Jungle.
In Bajo Chiquito, an indigenous village, authorities register them. Long...
Panama Eyes 6% Growth in 2023
The government of Panama raised its 2023 growth forecast from 5% to 6%. This information comes from a recent Ministry of Economy and Finance...
Panama Gears Up for Widespread Cryptocurrency Adoption
Forex Suggest ranks Panama ninth among countries ready for crypto use in 2023. The study focuses on key factors like public interest, legal status,...
Panama Canal Needs New Water Source
The Panama Canal faces a water shortage and Ricaurte Vásquez, its head, says an extra freshwater source is essential.
The Canal aims to build a...
Shipping firms pay record sums for fast passage through Panama canal
Shipping firms are forced to pay record sums for fast passage through a backlog of ships waiting to traverse the Panama Canal.
A drought exacerbated...
Panama is experiencing revival of the tourism sector
Panama is experiencing a steady revival of the tourism sector, said Denise Guillén, ATP General Administrator.
At a presentation in Panama City, Guillén noted the...