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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.
Panama will use a digital platform to manage a fuel subsidy for transport operators, with the aim of preventing fare increases for passengers. The system will verify registered vehicles and authorized drivers before allowing access to the benefit.
Panama’s Public Works Ministry says the Vía España road project still lacks approval while an environmental study is being prepared. The plan could affect about 60 informal vendors and 300 formal businesses.
Panama City Hall has announced job vacancies with Insignia Resources, drawing attention from applicants seeking employment in the capital. The posting outlines available positions, requirements, and how to apply.
Fuel shortages are hitting Asia first as the Iran conflict disrupts oil flows, raising fears of a wider global energy shock. The fallout could push up prices well beyond the Middle East.
Panama is being highlighted as an affordable retirement destination for people living on Social Security income. Cities like Panama City and Boquete can offer a lower-cost lifestyle for retirees seeking to stretch fixed monthly budgets.
Panama is preparing a resolution to allow stored material from the Donoso mine to be processed and exported soon. Officials say the stockpiled material is lower quality than earlier extraction.
Panama is riding a spring tourism surge that is lifting revenue across Latin America. The trend underscores the country’s strength as both a travel destination and a regional gateway.
IDAAN has adjusted the service hours at its Via Brasil agency in Panama City starting April 6. The change affects customers who visit the branch for in-person water utility services.
Panama’s Ministry of Commerce and Industries plans to authorize processing of the rock stockpile at Cobre Panamá this week. The move is aimed at reducing environmental risks tied to the mine’s post-shutdown material.
Panama’s public works minister defended the Via España expansion before lawmakers, while questions remained over environmental approval, business impacts, and the project’s final authorization. The hearing highlighted a contract worth more than $107 million that still awaits Comptroller endorsement.
IMA will hold agro-fairs on April 7 and 8 in several provinces across Panama, giving residents access to lower-cost food products. The events are part of a nationwide effort to make basic goods more affordable.
Panama’s ATTT is defending the 2026 license plate design after criticism over the slogan “Con paso firme.” The agency says the plates will be delivered through the normal registration process for new vehicles.
Construction firms linked to the Blue Apple bribery case continue to win millions in Panama state contracts, including emergency awards in public works. The pattern has renewed scrutiny of procurement oversight and direct contracting.
Panama’s transport authority has detailed how the fuel subsidy will operate, including registration, eligibility and monitoring for transport workers. The program is designed to support qualified operators under controlled rules.
Panama’s National Lottery has moved the Sunday drawing scheduled for April 5 to Wednesday, April 8. The change also affects prize timing and validity for ticket holders.
Israel’s strike on a major Iranian petrochemical facility has escalated tensions and cast doubt on a ceasefire effort now being floated by mediators. The attack raises the risk of wider disruption to energy markets and regional stability.
Panama plans to finalize a resolution authorizing First Quantum Minerals to remove ore from the closed Cobre Panamá mine. The move could affect the country’s mining policy, economy, and ongoing dispute over the site.
Panama expects to issue a resolution allowing First Quantum Minerals to process stockpiled ore at the shuttered Cobre Panama mine. The move could ease pressure at the site while stopping short of a full restart.
Panama plans to issue a resolution letting First Quantum Minerals process stockpiled ore at the shuttered Cobre Panama mine. The move marks a limited step around one of the country’s most controversial mining projects.