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Bad Bunny surprised shoppers at Plaza Las Américas in San Juan during the launch of his new Zara collection, turning the mall into a major fan event. The appearance highlights how celebrity fashion collaborations can drive huge attention across the Caribbean and beyond.
Panama has opened a tender to register homes, crops and forest areas that could be affected by the first phase of the Panama-David railway. The inventory will help establish compensation and land-impact records as the project moves forward.
Shakira has won a long-running tax case in Spain, with a court ordering authorities to return about €60 million. The ruling does not affect her separate 2023 conviction for tax fraud covering later years.
A Panama-flagged vessel was damaged in a Russian strike near Odesa, part of a day in which three civilian ships were hit. The incident highlights the continuing risks to global shipping in the Black Sea.
A Spanish court has ruled in Shakira’s favor in a tax sanction case, allowing her to recover millions. The decision revives attention on how residency rules are applied to high-profile international figures.
China dominates manufacturing, but the United States still leads in global financial trust and capital protection. That distinction shapes international investment flows and matters for Panama’s trade-driven economy.
Panama celebrated Afro-Antillean heritage with a food and culture festival at Mi Pueblito Afroantillano, drawing hundreds of visitors and more than 80 entrepreneurs. The event highlighted traditional dishes, music, fashion and new business ideas rooted in Caribbean identity.
Gambling in Panama has long been part of daily culture, from lottery kiosks to football bets and casino nights. Now smartphones are pushing that habit online, changing how people play without changing the social nature of the pastime.
Maintenance work is adding to congestion at the Panama Canal, increasing delays and pushing freight costs higher. The bottleneck has wider implications for Panama’s economy and global shipping routes.
Congestion fears are rising ahead of June maintenance on the Panama Canal locks, a period that could slow transits through the country’s main trade artery. The timing matters for Panama’s logistics sector and for global shippers dependent on the canal.
Amador was meant to become a premier tourism zone, but decades of unfinished works, disputed concessions and weak enforcement have left it trapped in legal and financial limbo. The case has become a stark example of Panama’s struggle to manage strategic public land.
Copa Airlines’ fleet expansion has pushed Tocumen and Panama’s aviation regulator to speed up plans for a third runway and a redesigned airspace system. The airport’s growth strategy now hinges on land acquisition, road access and major infrastructure investment.
Ensa has scheduled preventive electrical maintenance from May 18 to 23, with temporary outages expected in selected sectors. Customers can check whether their NAC is affected through the utility’s interruptions page.
Grupo SUCASA has launched Baula Residences in Amador, a premium residential project built around wellness, art and sustainability. The development highlights the continued push for high-end housing in Panama City’s waterfront districts.
Panama’s bunker sales rose 6% year on year in April, led by stronger VLSFO and LSMGO demand. The increase reflects Panama’s continuing role as a key fuel hub for shipping tied to the Canal.
Washington’s new sanctions on Cuba’s GAESA put Panama back in the spotlight because two GAESA-linked companies are registered here. The move raises fresh compliance risks for local legal and financial services tied to offshore corporate structures.
Ocean Reef Islands remains one of Panama City’s most exclusive addresses, but its quiet appearance highlights the difference between luxury branding and market reality. The development offers a window into Panama’s high-end real estate trends and coastal urban growth.
A personal finance column links everyday budgeting to Panama’s rising public debt, arguing that savings, discipline and purposeful borrowing are key to stability. It frames financial control as the real path to living better, for families and for the country.
Panama’s business chamber backed government efforts to improve fiscal reputation but urged balance in a bill on economic substance and tax competitiveness. The debate is tied to Panama’s standing with international watchdogs and its appeal to investors.
Ocean Reef Islands has become one of Panama City’s most exclusive addresses, but opaque property data makes it difficult to gauge who lives there and how the market really performs. The case highlights a broader transparency issue in Panama’s luxury real-estate sector.