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Construction firms tied to the Blue Apple bribery case continue winning major Panamanian state contracts, including emergency awards worth millions. The pattern renews scrutiny over public works procurement and accountability.
A commentary on the Panama Canal argues that its next leader must combine technical ability with historical understanding, emotional maturity, and systemic thinking. The piece presents the Canal as both a strategic asset and a symbol of Panama’s national identity.
Panama’s tourism sector drew more than 3 million visitors in 2025 and generated $6.583 billion, but job creation and wages continued to lag behind the broader economy. The industry remains important for young workers and microenterprises, yet most of its employment is still informal or low-paid.
Detentions of Panama-flagged ships in Chinese ports jumped sharply in March, with 92 vessels retained and the increase coming after the Panama Ports Company ruling. Panama has won diplomatic backing as the dispute draws wider attention.
Ciudad del Saber is celebrating 25 years as a major Panama hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and international cooperation. The campus now hosts more than 260 organizations and generates an estimated $314 million a year in economic activity.
Business groups in Chiriquí are defending Puerto Barú as a key investment for jobs and regional growth, while urging a decision based on legal and technical grounds. They say Panama must protect legal certainty to attract foreign investment.
Panama is preparing to authorize the removal of material from First Quantum’s Cobre Panamá mine, a development tied to one of the country’s most controversial industrial assets. The move underscores the mine’s continuing importance to Panama’s economy and politics.
The Panama Canal remains central to the global balance of power as nations compete over strategic corridors, trade routes, and logistics. A comparison with the Strait of Hormuz shows why control of key nodes matters as much as military force.
Panama appears in a broader discussion of U.S. regional diplomacy, with attention on the Panama Canal, shipping, and Central American partnerships. The canal’s strategic role keeps Panama central to trade and geopolitical debates.
A Panama-linked cacao project is challenging the idea that dark chocolate must taste bitter, highlighting certified organic cacao and careful handling. The effort also reinforces Panama’s role in premium specialty agriculture.
A Chiriquí cacao maker is arguing that high-quality dark chocolate should taste balanced, not bitter, when cacao is carefully grown and processed. The piece also highlights Panama’s growing place in the fine-flavor chocolate movement.
Panama is preparing a resolution that would allow material to be removed from the shuttered Cobre Panama copper mine. The move highlights the ongoing importance of the site in the country’s economic and political debate.
Panama is moving to let First Quantum remove ore from the closed Cobre Panama mine, a development that could shape the future of the country’s mining sector. The decision comes as the government balances economic, regulatory, and political pressures tied to the shutdown.
Panama has authorized the issuance of up to $50 million in zero-coupon Treasury bills with a 12-month maturity. The short-term financing tool is designed as a discount instrument that repays at face value at maturity.
Panama is preparing to let First Quantum remove ore from the closed Cobre Panamá mine, a move that affects the country’s biggest mining project. The decision signals practical management of the site while the broader dispute over its future continues.
Panama is moving toward authorizing First Quantum to extract and ship material from the shuttered Cobre Panama mine. The decision could mark a major step toward restarting activity at one of the country’s most important mining projects.
Panama will require transport operators to be up to date with ATTT payments before qualifying for the upcoming fuel subsidy. The new platform will also verify carrier registration and authorized drivers to reduce irregular use.
Officials from Panama’s Public Works Ministry and Río Abajo merchants clashed in the National Assembly over the planned widening of Vía España. The dispute reflects the broader tension between urban infrastructure projects and the businesses affected by them.
Panama’s Ministry of Commerce and Industries is preparing a resolution to authorize the removal of concentrated material from the Cobre Panamá mine in Donoso, Colón. The move follows technical reviews and environmental concerns tied to the site.
Panama is working to clear a path for copper production at First Quantum’s Cobre Panamá mine, a key project with major economic stakes. Any restart could affect exports, investor confidence and the country’s mining policy.