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The phytosanitary agreement enables the export of Argentine lemons, tangerines, oranges and grapefruits to Panama, a market with potential to expand citrus trade. The post Panama will Accept Citrus Fruits Exported from Argentina appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office has succeeded in keeping two people in provisional detention for recruiting Panamanians for the war between Russia and Ukraine. The post Recruitment of Panamanians for the War. The Public Prosecutor’s Office Continues its Investigation. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
A controversial email sent by the head of Panama’s National Dispatch Center (CND), Danielo Duarte,… The post An Email and Several Dismissals Along with Political Interference in Panama’s Electricity System Created a Crisis at Etesa. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Education Minister Lucy Molinar resigned on August 12 amid controversy over the purchase of laptops for teachers. The Attorney General’s Office is investigating the purchase of 54,000 laptops for teachers for $28.4 million, while 531,250 computers for students remain unawarded. The post The Controversy that Marked the Education Minister Lucy Molinar’s Departure Was All About the Laptops. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Southern Corridor will expand its capacity by 17 kilometers and replace toll booths with an electronic ‘Free Flow’ system, while the project will generate changes in traffic and pressure on marine-coastal ecosystems. The post More Lanes with a Marine Viaduct and a ‘Free Flow’ Toll. The Southern Corridor will Change Completely. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Panama’s Public Ministry opened a preliminary investigation into the Ministry of Education’s (Meduca) $28.4 million… The post The Purchase of Laptops in Panama is Being Investigated as Confirmed by Prosecutor Gómez Rudy. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Former Panama General Directorate of Revenue (DGI) Director Publio De Gracia was arrested on August… The post Facing Charges of Alleged Money Laundering in Panama: Former DGI Director Publio De Gracia and his Wife. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Below are ships on the strait of Hormuz. Oil prices surged 5% on Monday, driven by market concerns over divergent conditions set by the United States and Iran for unblocking the Strait of Hormuz. The oil market, which last week was betting on an agreement between the parties, is now worried about the diplomatic stalemate. The post Oil Prices Soar in Panama as US Demands Iran to Open the Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The 2026 National Handicrafts Fair highlights, in a special way, the participation of the Center for Art and Culture Training (CFAC) and the City of Arts. The post The Heart of our Identity and the Driving Force of Our People: The 2026 National Handicrafts Fair. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Pictured below is Publio de Gracia, former Director General of Revenue. This case originates from a 2025 audit report, prepared by the Comptroller General of the Republic, which calculated a patrimonial loss of $724,682. The post Arrested for Alleged Enrichment and Money Laundering is Former Revenue Director Publio De Gracia. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Drier weather and drought conditions are expected to complicate supply chain operations on key water… The post The Panama Canal Explains Why 47.5 Feet is a Scary Number for East Coast Ports. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
In 2025, the special Free Zones regime generated $203.2 million in revenue for Panama and direct employment for more than 1,000 people. The post To Boost its Free Trade Zones, Panama Aims to Update its Legal Framework appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Shrimp, bananas, palm oil, watermelons, and timber remain among the main products shipped abroad during the first half of the year., while the industry gains ground and opens up possibilities to diversify the supply. The post Despite a Complex International Scenario Panamanian Exports Exceed $534 Million in Six Months appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Angela Russo confirmed that the Ombudsman’s Office has made contact with the former municipal officials who are demanding payment of employment benefits. The Ombudsman’s Office is continuing its investigation. The post The Brawl at City Hall: Panama’s Ombudsman Office Opens an Investigation appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The investigation into the use of decentralization funds began after a series of audits by the Comptroller General of the Republic. The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office arrested several former district representatives and treasurers for alleged embezzlement in the handling of decentralization funds. The post The Number of Those Charged with Embezzlement Rises to 99: Parallel Decentralization appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
These are beans selected from the best coffees in Panama, which now seek to win over international buyers. Selection process for the best coffee beans by Lamastus Family Estate collaborators. The post Panama Coffee Beans Under Custody: 40 Lots of Boquete’s Best, Await International Auction appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Transit and Land Transportation Authority (ATTT) is conducting nationwide verification operations to detect the misuse of… The post ATTT Reminds Drivers of a $300 Fine for Using Parking Spaces for People with Disabilities appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The sometimes outrageous but always flamboyant mayor of San Miguelito, Irma Hernández, used the viral… The post To Question Inherited Debt and to Defend Cuts to Community Boards the Mayor of San Miguelito Uses a Viral Trend appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
President José Raúl Mulino pictured below will travel this Friday, August 7, to Cali, Colombia,… The post Panama President Mulino Travels to Colombia this Friday for the Inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Mulino indicated that this step demonstrates that Panama is an important player as a regional hub for drug manufacturing. The post To Expand Operations in Panama and Create Local Jobs, Haleon Pharmaceutical Expands Operations appeared first on Newsroom Panama.