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President Mulino said the Executive’s bill on using bioethanol in fuel “could, within a reasonable period, be approved,” signaling possible progress for the proposal in Panama’s legislature.
The Panamanian government is assessing a transport subsidy to prevent a fare increase, with the amount to be decided after a meeting due in the next hours.
The Panamanian government has requested fuel consumption and route data from transport operators to explore ways of avoiding passenger fare increases after a rise in fuel prices.
Bill 491 would adjust pension payments for retirees earning under 600 balboas in Panama, assigning the CSS and the Comptroller to administer and oversee payments.
Mulino said he is confident a Panama bioethanol bill will be approved in a reasonable timeframe and urged that the initiative follow normal legislative procedures.
IMA will run agroferias across multiple provinces on March 27 starting at 8:00 a.m., offering basic food basket items at reduced prices. Check IMA or Telemetro for exact locations.
BAC earned Silver in Panama at the 11th Fintech Americas Awards for Pymecash and added three country awards across Central America, highlighting its digital and inclusion efforts.
The University of Panama extended the first-semester tuition payment deadline to April 15, citing rising fuel prices that have squeezed students’ purchasing power. The pause is intended to ease short-term financial pressure on students and families.
The WTO says the world is facing its worst trade disruption in 80 years, with Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warning the global trade order has “irrevocably changed,” raising concerns for trade-dependent economies including Panama.
A March 26 press release says Panama’s ambassador presented her credentials and is seeking deeper cooperation on trade, regional development and Panama Canal matters.
Mayor Mayer Mizrachi told the National Assembly’s Commission on Municipal Affairs that municipal decentralization in Panama City requires timely, sufficient funding to avoid infrastructure decay and service shortfalls.
Panama’s National Chamber of Tourism, led by Nadkyi Duque, opposes a proposed tax on transit passengers, warning it could harm the tourism industry’s recovery and Panama’s hub competitiveness.
WTO director-general Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala warned that world trade is facing its worst disruptions in 80 years. For Panama — a major shipping and logistics hub — such disruptions could affect canal transits, ports and trade-related services.
Europe is preparing for tighter energy supplies and higher prices as the Iran conflict continues, with possible knock-on effects for households, industry and global trade.
Despite an Iran-related fuel-price surge after US and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, Donald Trump remains popular in the Philippines while public anger targets President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over rising costs.
A La Prensa opinion column argues that advances in 3D printing and artificial intelligence—cited through Kurzweil’s forecasts—offer reason for optimism, with potential gains in manufacturing and medicine.
Germany warned of a potential “world economic catastrophe” as the war on Iran nears one month, while the OECD trimmed its growth forecast for the UK amid growing European concern over economic spillovers.
An analyst warned oil could reach $120 a barrel as war-related risks escalate, keeping prices elevated and raising concerns about higher fuel costs and inflation for import-dependent economies like Panama.
Lloyd’s List reports that detentions of Panama-flagged vessels at Chinese ports could reach 100 in March amid intensified inspections, raising operational and regulatory concerns for Panama’s maritime registry.
Railway Supply reports Panama and Costa Rica have advanced coordination on a proposed cross-border rail link into a new planning stage, opening feasibility and technical work.