Panama’s women’s national team faces Aruba in Penonomé in a crucial Concacaf W qualifier, with a chance to keep pressure on group leader Cuba. Coach Toña Is says the squad is focused, confident, and determined to keep improving.
The World Bank has lowered Panama’s 2026 growth forecast to 3.9% and warned that rising debt and inflation remain key risks. The country’s logistics role offers support, but global uncertainty is slowing the outlook.
Panama’s housing sector is warning that the 2% ITBI on new homes could raise prices, cut sales and weaken construction jobs. Convivienda and economists say the measure may exclude more families from the market at a time of already weak demand.
Panama is pushing back in a mounting dispute with China after canceling a Hong Kong company’s contract to operate ports along the Panama Canal. The decision has intensified pressure on the country as it balances ties with Washington and Beijing.
A miner trapped for nearly two weeks in a flooded gold mine in Sinaloa, Mexico, was rescued alive by military divers. The dramatic operation highlights the dangers of underground mining and the importance of emergency response capacity.
Aurelio Barría has taken office as the new president of Panama’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture. He pledged commitment to the private sector and to the country as he succeeded Juan Arias.
Acodeco received more than 200 complaints in Panama over alleged credit history irregularities in the first quarter and fined over ten businesses a total of $9,000. The cases involved banks, finance firms, cooperatives, and other service providers.
Arizona State University is sending its largest-ever dental brigade to Panama in May to provide oral health care and complete a service mission. Students and faculty are now in final training before the trip.
Panama’s National Assembly Municipal Affairs Commission approved in first debate a bill reforming the Decentralization Law. Mayors and representatives used the discussion to demand full transfer of funds and stronger respect for local resource allocation.
Panama’s real estate sector fell more than 30% in 2025 compared with the previous year, according to Convivienda director Elisa Suárez. The slowdown underscores weaker demand and broader pressure on housing and construction activity.
National Hospital is marking 14 years as a pioneer in robot-assisted kidney transplant surgery, a process that begins with detailed donor and recipient testing. The technique reflects Panama’s growing use of advanced medical technology in specialized care.
Panama’s rice producers are asking the government to extend fuel and fertilizer subsidies to agriculture, arguing it would help keep production costs from pushing up food prices. The sector says farmers should receive the same consideration already given to transport workers.
Ángela Russo has been selected by Panama’s National Assembly to serve as the country’s new ombudsman for a four-year term. The former Supreme Court magistrate steps into a key oversight role focused on citizen rights and public accountability.
A proposed $10 tax on transit passengers is sparking concern in Panama over possible damage to Tocumen Airport and the country’s hub economy. Critics warn the measure could drive travelers and airlines to competing airports in the region.
President José Raúl Mulino used a Chamber of Commerce event to denounce corruption, political meddling, and weak justice measures. He also defended his administration and backed tougher action against crime.
President José Raúl Mulino delivered a blunt anti-corruption message during the swearing-in of the new Chamber of Commerce president. His comments emphasized a government without influence peddling or corrupt ministers.
A CK Hutchison unit has launched arbitration against Maersk in a dispute tied to Panama port takeover activity. The case underscores the strategic importance of Panama’s port assets in global shipping.
Panama faces a growing call to diversify beyond services and build stronger local economic linkages through industry, agro-business and logistics. The proposal urges policies that turn foreign investment into more formal jobs and domestic value added.
Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are pushing governments and companies to speed up the shift toward renewables and away from oil dependence. The disruption could ripple into fuel prices and trade costs across Latin America.
Hydrocarbons specialist Harry Quinn discussed tanker and tank operations beneath the Bridge of the Americas and how they may have helped spread Monday’s fire. The incident has renewed concern over fuel handling near one of Panama’s most important transport routes.
