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A ship paid $4 million to bypass a Panama Canal backlog as delays reached about a day and a half. The case highlights how valuable priority passage can be when congestion tightens global shipping schedules.
INADEH, ITSE and MEDUCA are joining efforts to strengthen technical training in Panama and position it as a driver of economic growth. The move highlights the country’s push to better align education with workforce needs.
Panamanian agencies and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are jointly assessing the Bridge of the Americas after a recent concern prompted a coordinated response. The review highlights the bridge’s importance to Panama’s transport network and canal-area operations.
A $4 million payment tied to a Panama Canal line-jumping arrangement highlights how congestion can drive up shipping costs. The episode underscores the canal’s central role in global trade and Panama’s economy.
Small Panamanian pineapples are gaining traction in Turkey as producers pursue quality-focused export strategies. The shift shows how Panama is expanding agricultural sales into niche international markets.
The Panama Canal says the Mendoza water treatment plant is operating at 75% capacity and should return to full service within hours. Full normalization is expected by Friday.
PedidosYa’s ongoing work stoppage in Panama is leaving some customers without orders and facing delays in refunds. Users are reporting charges for canceled deliveries while the driver shortage continues.
Panama’s Supreme Court declared illegal a lottery contract addendum that authorized Lotto and Pega 3. The ruling raises new questions about the legal basis for public lottery agreements.
The CEPANIM 2026 income platform will open this month, with payments set to begin in June. The timeline gives beneficiaries time to prepare before disbursements start.
Panama City is being promoted as a destination for wealthy international residents, with Mayor Mayer Mizrachi highlighting the country’s territorial tax system and crypto-friendly image. The message positions the capital as an alternative to high-tax cities seeking to capture more from affluent property owners.
Transport operators in Panama Oeste and Aguadulce have launched a partial strike over subsidized diesel, demanding unlimited access to the fuel benefit. They say more measures are possible if talks with the government fail.
Panama will return B/.14.6 million to retired teachers from the 1972 and 1973 cohorts under Law 231. The measure targets educators eligible to receive accumulated savings tied to their retirement.
Panama’s Supreme Court has voided the latest extension of the Lotto and Pega 3 concession, ruling that the addendum was illegal. The decision intensifies scrutiny of a private lottery deal that has operated for years under successive changes.
Panama began a nationwide fuel subsidy on April 15 for selective and collective transport. The measure is aimed at easing operating costs and supporting public mobility.
Panama will change its fuel subsidy cap to a dollar-based system after transport users reported problems with the current liters-based method. The government is also preparing to extend the benefit to artisanal fishing and food cargo transport.
Panama has regained U.S. market access for yellowfin tuna after 26 years of restrictions, opening a major export channel for the country’s fishing sector. The five-year recognition starts on April 1, 2026.
The Panama Canal Authority dismissed concerns over a reported $4 million bid for faster LPG transit, saying higher traffic and market conditions drove the outcome. The case highlights how valuable priority access can become when canal demand rises.
The DGI will keep its main Avenida Balboa headquarters closed for two days, while its Vía España office and provincial administrations continue operating normally. Taxpayers can still complete fiscal procedures through those alternate locations.
Transit times through the Panama Canal are climbing as shipping lines avoid the Middle East and reroute cargo through Panama. The shift is adding traffic to one of the world’s most important trade corridors.
The “La Puerca del Neri” sales day at Mercado San Felipe Neri drew 1,674 positive visits and generated B/.5,254 in sales. The initiative sold fresh produce bags at three price points and supported 12 participating vendors.