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Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha said Panama’s government wants to position the country as a reliable partner with credibility. The strategy underscores the importance of trust to Panama’s diplomatic and economic standing.
President José Raúl Mulino blamed political noise and speculation for the stalled debate over a bill to add bioethanol to gasoline. He said Panama is losing jobs, investment, and an opportunity for agricultural development.
U.S. inflation rose to a three-year high in March as surging gasoline prices tied to the Iran war added fresh pressure on the economy. The spike may delay Federal Reserve rate cuts and could ripple through global markets.
Marco Rubio has warned China after ship detentions tied to the Panama shipping dispute, calling Western Hemisphere sovereignty non-negotiable. The tension spotlights Panama Canal security and its global trade importance.
President José Raúl Mulino will call Panama’s National Assembly into extraordinary session from May 4 to June 4 to debate the Law on Economic Substance. He also addressed the suspended ethanol issue and distanced the Executive from a proposed container tax increase.
President José Raúl Mulino rejected bill 491’s container fee plan, saying it was advanced without Executive consultation. The proposal would fund higher pensions through a $1.50 charge on each TEU entering Panama.
Copa Airlines is moving ahead with a major Boeing aircraft order, signaling plans for fleet growth and continued expansion from Panama. The move could strengthen the airline’s regional network and Panama’s role as a hub for travel across the Americas.
President José Raúl Mulino said project 491, which seeks new taxes in Panama’s logistics sector to help fund higher pensions, was not consulted and has no support. The proposal now faces a difficult path amid debate over pension financing and economic competitiveness.
Copa Airlines has ordered 40 Boeing 737 MAX jets to expand its Panama-based hub and strengthen connections across 88 destinations in the Americas. The move supports the airline’s long-term growth strategy and Panama’s role as a regional aviation gateway.
Panama is facing an 85% chance of El Niño, and meteorologists say the country could enter an alert phase within two weeks. The warning raises concerns for rainfall, water supply, and the Panama Canal.
President José Raúl Mulino has called Panama’s National Assembly into extraordinary session from May 4 to June 4 to debate the Economic Substance Law. The bill is being framed as a strategic measure for the country’s economic interests.
President José Raúl Mulino said Panama has no problem with China, while describing the detention of vessels as a political message. He also said Beijing acknowledged the dispute will be settled through arbitration in New York.
U.S.-China tensions are spilling into Panama’s maritime sphere as disputes over Panama-flagged vessels draw fresh attention to the canal’s strategic role. The episode underscores Panama’s importance in global trade and geopolitics.
President José Raúl Mulino criticized the suspension of Panama’s bioethanol debate in the National Assembly, saying it was overtaken by speculation. He warned that the pause could affect jobs and major investment.
President José Raúl Mulino criticized the suspension of the bioethanol debate in the National Assembly, warning that political noise could jeopardize jobs and major investments. He said the issue should be handled as a technical and economic matter.
The United States and five other nations voiced support for Panama amid concerns over Chinese economic pressure. The move highlights the canal’s strategic importance and Panama’s role in global trade.
President Jose Raul Mulino said Panama maintains positive ties with China even as one of the country’s ports becomes part of a US-China dispute. The issue highlights Panama’s strategic role in global trade and diplomacy.
The Panama Canal has become a fresh point of tension in the U.S.-China rivalry, with both sides accusing the other of seeking influence over a critical trade route. The dispute underscores Panama’s strategic importance and the pressure it faces to protect sovereignty while navigating global power politics.
China has warned Trinidad and Tobago not to be swayed by the United States as tensions over the Panama Canal intensify. The dispute highlights the canal’s role as a strategic asset for Panama and a flashpoint in wider global competition.
Panama’s unions are marking Labor Day with renewed demands for higher wages, lower unemployment and stronger pensions. Labor leaders say weak pay and joblessness are closely connected.