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The preliminary meeting and approval process is scheduled for July 28, 2026, while the submission of proposals is scheduled for August 8, 2026. The post Construction of the Panama and San Miguelito Cable Car for $270 Million is Back in the Bidding Process appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The World Travel & Tourism Council projects that Panama will be among the most dynamic markets in the region. Between January and April, the country received 1.28 million visitors and generated $2.6366 billion in foreign exchange. The post According to the WTTC Tourism in Panama is Projected to Grow by 8.4% in 2026 appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Panamanian automotive market accumulated 26,689 new cars registered between January and May 2026, a… The post Growth was 12.7% in 2026: These Were the Best-Selling Models of New Car Sales Through May of This Year appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
As part of its austerity measures, Unachi announced that it will eliminate the bonuses and representation expenses of its main authorities, deans and directors of regional centers. The post The Cost of Bonuses and Representation Expenses at Unachi is More Than $2 Million a Year appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Building the three hectares that were given to the club cost $9.8 million, which was included in the price offered by Odebrecht. The post The AMP Grants them a Concession: The Ministry of Public Works Had its Sights Set on Yates y Pesca appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
This Monday, July 6, the IMA agricultural fairs will be held in two provinces to sell low-cost products. The post IMA Agrofairs: List of Locations and Sales Hours for this Monday July 6. Spread the Word! appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
A new cyberattack has reportedly exposed information from several public institutions in Panama. According to… The post Public Documents Linked to a Panama State Supplier Hacked: AIG Investigates Alleged Leak appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Security Minister Frank Ábrego defended the transfer of 29 prisoners to Coiba Island, assured that their human rights were respected, and confirmed that the hunger strike lasted one day. The post ‘They Traffic Drugs and Kill Panamanians Every Day’: Ábrego Defending Transfer of Prisoners to Coiba appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Iván Chanis is an international lawyer. He served as political and legal advisor to the Permanent Mission of Panama to the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington for nearly eight years. Today he chairs the Iguales Foundation. The post International Lawyer Iván Chanis: ‘In Panama, Time Stood Still’ appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
A Pickup Truck in Cerro Cocobolo and an Apartment with Signs of Violence . The post What is Known about the Death of Héctor Sambrano in Panama? appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
With a projected investment of $150 million, the Panama Metro plans to modernize the systems of Line 2, perform major maintenance on the train fleet, and rehabilitate the tunnel of Line 1. The post Train Maintenance to Railway Systems and the Tunnel will Cost Metro $150 Million appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Pictured below is Jaime Barroso, current Comptroller General and soon-to-be magistrate of the Electoral Tribunal. The Office of the Comptroller General is promoting a legal reform that seeks, among other things, to give the prosecutor “more teeth” in the investigation stage of possible financial losses against the State. The post To Investigate Potential Harm to the State of Panama, the Public Prosecutor’s Office Seeks More Power appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
President José Raúl Mulino announced a series of measures on July 1st to address rising crime and the crisis in the prison system. This strategy has been interpreted by various sectors as the adoption of a policy of “Bukele-style” Law and Order. The post Panama President Mulino’s Security Plan: “Bukele-Style” Governance with More Prisons and a Heavy Hand appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The official numbers reflected active participation, with low percentages of null votes (3.12%) and blank votes (0.97%). The post José Emilio Moreno is Elected the New Rector of the University of Panama 2026-2031 appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Panama and China will formally meet to discuss the issue of ship detention and inspections… The post To Address the Detention of Panamanian Flagged Ships, a Panamanian Delegation will Travel to China appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Panama Canal explained, Panama Canal engineering, how the Panama Canal works, canal lock system,… The post Mr. Everything Talks about the Panama Canal With Some Explanations appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The expanded Panama Canal has crossed a major milestone, handling more than 31,000 Neopanamax vessel… The post Panama Canal Expansion Surpasses 31,000 Neopanamax Transits in First Decade appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
As part of an investigation into the alleged commission of the crime against economic assets,… The post Alleged Scammer Arrested Who Offered Fake Immigration Services through Panama Social Media appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
At the start of the debates at the Ordinary Meeting of the Common Market Council… The post MERCOSUR in Paraguay: Panama Promotes Modernization Democracy and Connectivity appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Panama Canal explained, Panama Canal engineering, how the Panama Canal works, canal lock system,… The post Mr. Everything Talks about the Panama Canal With Some Explanations appeared first on Newsroom Panama.