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Panama will host the second CAVEX Summit in 2026, bringing together business and government leaders to discuss investment, Venezuelan entrepreneurship, and regional integration. The event underscores Panama’s role as a hub for Latin American commerce and cooperation.
Panama’s latest power bidding process produced unusually low prices, prompting fresh debate over competition, market stability, and future investment. The result highlights how auction design can shape electricity costs in the country.
Panama is working to reinforce its position as a global maritime hub by bringing together international, public, and private sector leaders. The move aims to attract investment and strengthen alliances amid global tensions.
Lawmaker Luis Cedeño said Panama’s economic substance bill must earn the country’s trust as extraordinary legislative sessions continue. The debate highlights the tension between transparency reforms and Panama’s business reputation.
Copa Airlines will unveil the aircraft set to transport Panama’s national team to the World Cup, turning the journey into a symbol of national pride. The presentation will be shared through TVN Noticias and TVMAX platforms.
Tocumen Airport’s $19.5 million cleaning tender was declared void after bidders failed to meet mandatory requirements. Hombres de Blanco continues providing the service while the airport prepares a new bid.
Gasoline remains a major burden for Panamanian drivers, with price changes often felt more sharply at the pump than they are internationally. As ethanol and cleaner energy options gain attention, the debate over real relief for consumers is growing.
Panama’s development debate is shifting toward the provinces, with growing calls to strengthen agriculture, infrastructure, education, and jobs outside the capital. Advocates say balanced regional growth is key to reducing inequality and sustaining the economy.
Shipping companies are paying up to $4 million to cross the Panama Canal as global trade reroutes away from the Middle East. The surge highlights the canal’s growing strategic value during a period of maritime disruption.
Panama’s Chamber of Commerce says the country’s labor challenge is to turn rising hiring into formal, stable, and productive jobs. It also called for closing the gap that keeps young workers out of the labor market.
Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi said businesses in Old Town were occupying public squares without paying, highlighting enforcement issues in Casco Antiguo. The remarks underscore the tension between heritage preservation, public access, and commercial activity.
Mayor Mayer Mizrachi said businesses were using squares in Casco Antiguo without paying, following municipal action against several restaurants in the historic district. The move highlights Panama City’s effort to regulate public space in a key tourist area.
Panama City’s municipality moved against restaurants using Old Town squares without paying, and Mayor Mizrachi confirmed the unauthorized occupancy. Business representatives said regulations must be followed but urged a more tactful approach to protect tourism.
U.S. Ambassador Kevin Marino Cabrera said Huawei is not trustworthy while stressing Washington’s readiness to work with Panama on cybersecurity. His comments come amid growing concern over cyberattacks on Panamanian institutions.
Mariscos and San Felipe Neri markets in Panama City will close for the full day Monday for cleaning and fumigation. The temporary shutdown is aimed at maintaining hygiene in two key public food markets.
Panama’s Chamber of Commerce is urging a stronger move toward formal, productive employment as concerns grow over labor market stability. The call highlights the need for job creation that supports both workers and long-term economic growth.
Temporary contracts have become the dominant form of new hiring in Panama, even as overall employment continues to recover. The trend is raising concerns about job stability, savings, and access to credit.
Panama is aiming to strengthen its position as a regional center for maritime law, with legal experts pointing to the country’s close ties between shipping operations and legal practice. The effort is focused on litigation, arbitration, and specialized disputes tied to international navigation.
Shipping companies are paying record sums to use the Panama Canal as disruption at the Strait of Hormuz pushes global trade onto new routes. The canal’s role as a strategic chokepoint is growing as carriers seek faster alternatives.
Panama’s port system posted a slight first-quarter decline, but the numbers hide a major reshuffling of cargo between terminals. Balboa and Cristóbal fell during a management transition, while several Atlantic ports grew sharply.