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Polymarket reopened in Panama after a 2022 U.S. regulatory shutdown and has operated there for years, drawing attention to the country’s business-friendly environment. Its elusive headquarters has made the company a notable example of Panama’s role as a base for international digital firms.
U.S. forces fired on Iranian units and sank six small boats in the Strait of Hormuz as Washington launched a new effort to protect civilian shipping. The escalation raises risks for global energy markets and trade routes tied to Panama and Latin America.
Tigo Panama plans to invest $100 million in a new data center and network expansion, boosting the country’s digital infrastructure. The project is aimed at serving local users and international companies operating near the Panamanian market.
Panama’s foreign minister is pushing lawmakers to challenge China over ship detentions affecting the country’s merchant fleet. The dispute underscores Panama’s vulnerability as a global shipping hub.
Panama’s foreign minister is pressing Beijing over rising detentions tied to the country’s merchant fleet and urging opposition lawmakers to intervene. The dispute underscores how quickly maritime tensions can become a diplomatic issue for Panama.
Panama’s education ministry is advancing more than $30 million in school projects for Panama East and Panama Oeste, including new campuses in Tocumen and Arraiján. The plan targets long-standing demands for better facilities in fast-growing communities.
Panamanian investment vehicle Erton has secured a US$500 million loan, underscoring Panama’s role as a regional financial center. The deal highlights continued lender appetite for large capital transactions tied to the country.
A Panamanian investment fund has secured a US$500 million loan, underscoring Panama’s continued role as a regional financial hub. The deal highlights lender confidence in Panamanian investment structures.
Tigo Panama plans to invest $100 million in a new data centre and network expansion, reinforcing the country’s digital infrastructure. The move could support stronger connectivity for consumers and businesses across Panama.
Nine workers were killed in a coal mine explosion in Colombia after a gas buildup made the underground site dangerous. The disaster revives concerns about mining safety and regulatory enforcement in Latin America.
Hyundai moved 900 vehicles in 72 hours through a new ocean-to-ocean route that bypasses the Panama Canal. The shipment highlights growing competition in fast vehicle logistics.
Tocumen International Airport is in preliminary talks with CNO S.A. about repairing Terminal 2 taxiway damage, even as the company still owes more than $30 million from an arbitration award. The airport is also preparing a separate $15 million claim tied to the same infrastructure failures.
Panama’s National Assembly will begin debating a fiscal substance bill on May 11, with the government seeking tighter tax controls to help remove the country from the EU gray list. Lawmakers have until June 5 to complete the three-debate process.
Panama is debating a major overhaul of IDAAN as repeated service failures keep water politics at the center of public discussion. Proposals range from ACP-style corporatization to mixed public-private management of the water system.
Residents in Condado del Rey are organizing against a major residential project, warning that linking it to existing infrastructure could overwhelm the neighborhood. The dispute reflects broader pressure on Panama City as urban growth outpaces public services.
Panama Metro Line 3 has entered a key testing phase after all 26 monorail trains arrived in the country. The project, which will connect Ciudad del Futuro and Albrook, is meant to ease travel for more than 500,000 people in Panama Oeste.
EFC Group has launched APRÉS in Coco del Mar, a 50-level residential tower built around wellness, recovery and premium amenities. The project combines apartments, coworking, recreation and green spaces in one gated community.
Panama’s Idaan is facing renewed scrutiny as governance failures, weak oversight, and political intervention are linked to decades of service problems. Reform advocates say OECD-style standards could help reshape the utility and improve water and sanitation services.
Oil prices surged nearly 6% after fresh violence in the Strait of Hormuz revived fears of a major disruption to global energy flows. The spike could ripple through fuel costs, shipping, and inflation worldwide, including in Panama.
Sea salt production in Coclé has reached 50%, but producers are facing sales challenges tied to climate change, imports and raw salt sales. The situation is adding pressure to a traditional local industry.