February 26, 2026

Panama Withdraws Backing for Shipping Carbon Levy as Experts Flag US Pressure

Panama has reversed support for a proposed IMO carbon levy on shipping after being named as a co-sponsor of a proposal that would cancel the levy; experts say US pressure is influencing the shift.

February 26th, 2026
EnvironmentNewsPolitics

ATP Declares Decameron Tax Incentives in Río Hato Expired After 26 Years

The ATP has declared that fiscal incentives for Hoteles Decameron’s Río Hato project expired on Dec. 31, 2025, ending 26 years of benefits and prompting notifications to fiscal and customs authorities.

February 26th, 2026
BusinessEconomyNews

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