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Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance says it will dissolve 26,000 legal entities before March 31 as part of a registry cleanup. The official list is available online for consultation.
The Panama Canal Authority has pushed back deadlines in the prequalification process for two new port terminals and a gas pipeline. The projects aim to expand Panama’s logistics capacity and attract major global operators.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the Iran war’s energy price spike is a major inflation risk the central bank must watch closely. The warning carries potential implications for global borrowing costs and import prices, including in Panama.
Arraiján’s municipality has started demolishing commercial premises near the Cabecera roundabout, prompting residents and merchants to demand compensation. The move is raising concern over the impact on local businesses.
Panama has begun a new customs control phase requiring export and re-export declarations when goods leave the country. The change affects Free Zone trade procedures and compliance.
The Panama Canal Authority is nearing a decision on its next administrator, with Ilya Espino de Marotta confirming she is in the shortlist. The selection comes amid unusual secrecy compared with the public 2019 process.
The Panama Canal Authority has updated prequalification documents for its energy corridor and terminal projects, extending key deadlines through June 8, 2026. The changes are meant to clarify the process and support the Canal’s long-term logistics strategy.
The Panama Canal is seeing about 10% more ship crossings than budgeted as the Middle East crisis pushes more vessels to the route. Officials say the increase is already lifting tonnage and revenue above plan.
Two Chinese container ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz on a second attempt, signaling a limited resumption of traffic through a vital shipping lane disrupted by war. The move could have broader implications for global trade and freight routes, including those tied to Panama.
U.S. officials are monitoring a reported increase in detentions of Panama-flagged ships in Chinese ports. The trend could have implications for global shipping and Panama’s maritime registry.
The CSS will issue the first April payment to retirees and pensioners on April 1. The notice also points beneficiaries to the date of the permanent bonus.
Investors are reportedly turning toward Panama as oil market expectations rise, highlighting the country’s strategic role in global trade. The article does not name specific deals, but it points to broader market interest linked to higher energy prices.
Latin American countries are taking different paths a year after Trump’s tariffs reshaped trade with the United States. Some have been hit hard, while others have found ways to redirect exports or negotiate relief.
Panama’s Secretariat of Energy says the delay in introducing a bioethanol fuel blend is not tied to the bill under debate in the National Assembly. The agency says the proposal is intended to create an updated legal framework for a gradual rollout.
Shipping companies are facing billions in extra fuel costs as oil prices rise after the Middle East war, according to Transport & Environment. The group says the shock is also improving the case for cleaner marine fuels and efficiency measures.
Panama has created a new visa category for scientists, researchers and other highly skilled professionals, with a two-year provisional permit and a path to permanent residency. The government says the measure is meant to attract global talent and strengthen innovation in the country.
A conflict in the Middle East has increased ship traffic through the Panama Canal, underscoring the waterway’s role as a key global trade route. The source does not give exact figures, but says the surge began during the month-long war.
The Panama Canal is seeing more traffic as the war in Iran shifts shipping patterns, but officials warn the current volume is not sustainable. The surge highlights both the canal’s strategic importance and its capacity limits.
MIDES has confirmed the official calendar for the second 2026 payment of its social programs in Panama. The ministry has not released the exact dates in the source text available.
Governments worldwide are rolling out subsidies, tax cuts and fuel caps as a Middle East conflict drives up oil and gas prices. The article highlights how Asia, Europe and Latin America are trying to blunt the economic shock.