Coverage of national economic trends, policy decisions, and indicators that affect everyday life. We provide analysis of fiscal policy, employment, and growth drivers.
Support is growing for reopening Cobre Panamá, but any restart is being tied to stronger transparency and clearer economic benefits for Panama. The debate underscores the mine’s importance to jobs and investment, as well as long-running concerns over oversight and public trust.
José Raúl Mulino defended Panama’s transport fuel subsidy as a major fiscal effort and said it is being expanded to artisanal fishing and food cargo transport. He also addressed justice, rice supply, water projects and possible extraordinary legislative sessions.
PedidosYa customers in Panama are reporting canceled orders, delayed refunds, and missing deliveries as riders continue a stoppage over pay. Acodeco says the company must answer to consumers when service is not fulfilled.
The Social Security Fund will pay retirees and pensioners on April 17, including the second half of the month’s pension and a permanent $50 bonus for eligible beneficiaries.
Panama is reviewing fuel subsidy caps as the program passes 33,000 disbursements and expands Friday to the fishing and cargo sectors. Officials say the goal is to keep the subsidy sustainable while easing transport costs.
Panama’s Friendly Nations Visa remains one of the country’s best-known residency routes for foreigners with professional or investment ties. The program underscores Panama’s appeal as a regional hub for business, relocation and long-term residency.
Panama expects rice supplies to last through October, and officials say imports will remain suspended while inventories stay adequate. The decision follows checks at mills nationwide.
Panama’s National Assembly approved a bill in third debate to pay B/.14.6 million to retired educators from the 1972 and 1973 cohorts. The measure addresses a long-standing obligation tied to public education retirees.
Panama is strengthening its regional hub strategy by prioritizing connectivity and MICE tourism. The approach aims to boost business travel, events, and wider economic activity.
Delivery riders in Panama have extended a 72-hour work stoppage over alleged pay cuts tied to a new performance-based system. The group is calling on the Ministry of Labor to mediate the dispute.
The Ministry of Public Works says a full repair of the Puente de las Américas roadway slab would only be possible once the fourth bridge opens, with completion expected in 2028. The plan links one of Panama’s most important crossings to the country’s next major infrastructure project.
Italian business leaders in Panama are working to strengthen their network and coordinate a more unified business presence. The effort reflects Panama’s continued appeal as a regional hub for international commerce.
An analysis links pressure around the Panama Canal to a broader strategy aimed at controlling strategic maritime chokepoints. The discussion places Panama alongside the Strait of Hormuz as a key point in global trade leverage.
Iran’s economy is under fresh strain from war on top of long-running sanctions, but oil revenues are still cushioning the impact. The result is a fragile balance rather than a full breakdown.
President José Raúl Mulino has rejected rice imports while inventories remain available, siding with local producers who say Panama already has enough supply. The dispute comes as farmers warn that higher fuel costs could push consumer prices up in the coming months.
IFZA is expanding its role in Panama as the country deepens its position as a regional hub for international business. The move reflects Panama’s growing appeal for companies seeking stability, connectivity and market access.
China is pressing for Maersk and MSC to leave Panama’s Balboa and Cristóbal ports after the Supreme Court withdrew a key concession. The dispute highlights the strategic importance of canal-linked terminals for global shipping and Panama’s economy.
Alfonso Rangel, a young Panamanian entrepreneur, has created an AI-powered poultry incubator designed to help people raise chicks at home. The innovation could support small-scale food production and efforts to address hunger in Panama.
Panama’s Supreme Court has ruled the Panama Ports concession unconstitutional, prompting debate over legal certainty, investment risk, and the ethics of public contracting. The case has renewed scrutiny of how major state agreements are reviewed and approved.
Transport workers in Panama Oeste reported savings after the government’s fuel subsidy took effect on Wednesday. The measure offers immediate relief for drivers facing high operating costs.