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Panama is speeding up its 5G rollout, but the bigger challenge is extending mobile coverage beyond the capital and into the country’s underserved areas. A pending spectrum tender and new infrastructure investment will shape how fast the network expands.
Naos Island near the Panama Canal has become a symbol of stalled luxury development, with an abandoned plane, legal disputes, and property problems defining the site. The case highlights broader risks in Panama’s high-end real estate market.
Panama Canal tanker traffic has risen 8% this year as shippers reroute energy cargoes away from the Strait of Hormuz. The increase is pushing canal usage toward full capacity and underscoring Panama’s role in global trade.
Panama’s tourism recovery is fueling pressure to update labor rules and create a temporary contract for the sector. Supporters say the change could expand formal jobs while helping businesses handle seasonal demand.
Two years after the mine shutdown, Panama is still counting the costs in lost output, royalties and jobs. The debate now centers on whether the country can resolve the issue without more delay and uncertainty.
Canopy is backing a nature-first development approach in Playa Venao, a surf and tourism hotspot on Panama’s Pacific coast. The project highlights the growing tension—and opportunity—between coastal investment and environmental preservation.
Ilya Espino de Marotta has become the first woman to lead the Panama Canal, a historic appointment for one of Panama’s most important national institutions. The move comes as the canal continues to face major operational and strategic pressures tied to global trade and water management.
Ilya Espino de Marotta’s rise at the Panama Canal highlights how women are reshaping leadership in Panama’s most strategic institution. Her career also reflects the Canal’s growing focus on operations, sustainability, and long-term planning.
Panama’s National Assembly has approved Bill No. 403, tightening gambling oversight with new age checks, advertising limits, and a fund for addiction treatment. The reform also creates a dedicated regulator with digital monitoring powers.
Panama Canal has appointed its first female administrator, a historic leadership change at a time of rising shipping demand and global pressure on the waterway. The move highlights the canal’s central role in Panama’s economy and international trade.
A closure in the Strait of Hormuz is sending more shipping toward the Panama Canal, highlighting Panama’s strategic role in global trade. The challenge now is turning a temporary boost into lasting value.
Panama will host the Eleventh International Congress of the Spanish Language in 2028, becoming the first country ever chosen twice for the event. The congress is expected to boost tourism, commerce and Panama’s standing in the Spanish-speaking world.
Costa Rica says it can meet electricity demand without buying power from Panama, after President José Raúl Mulino halted energy sales amid a widening trade dispute. The clash now spans agriculture, regional trade rules and Central American energy cooperation.
Naos Island near the Panama Canal has shifted from a luxury development pitch to a symbol of abandonment, lawsuits, and security concerns. A stranded Fokker 100 on the Amador Causeway has become the most visible sign of the project’s collapse.
Toyota’s first fully electric model has arrived in Panama through Ricardo Pérez, with the bZ4X debuting at a new Costa del Este showroom. The launch signals growing momentum for electrified vehicles in the country’s mainstream auto market.
Más Móvil will offer satellite mobile signal through a new alliance with Starlink, making Panama the first country in the region to launch the service. The rollout could improve connectivity in remote and hard-to-reach areas.
Ilya Espino de Marotta’s career at the Panama Canal marks a major shift in a field long dominated by men. Her leadership also reflects the Canal’s growing focus on sustainability and long-term resilience.
Ilya Espino de Marotta has been named the Panama Canal’s new leader, becoming the first woman to hold the position. Her appointment is expected to preserve operational continuity while pushing for new business and logistics opportunities.
Ilya Espino de Marotta has been named administrator of the Panama Canal, becoming the first woman to lead the institution in its 110-year history. Her appointment comes after a four-decade career across engineering, operations, and the expansion program.
Panama has launched a $312.3 million public-private project to rehabilitate, expand and maintain 192 kilometers of the Pan-American Highway West. The work is meant to improve mobility, road safety and freight transport between La Chorrera and Santiago.