The ATP has declared that fiscal incentives for Hoteles Decameron’s Río Hato project expired on Dec. 31, 2025, ending 26 years of benefits and prompting notifications to fiscal and customs authorities.
Hong Kong has issued a strong protest after Panama took control of canal ports, raising questions about the implications for trade, sovereignty, and port operations. The dispute highlights the international sensitivity surrounding the Panama Canal.
Panama has assumed operational control of the Port of Balboa, ending years of management by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings. The move could reshape operations and trade flows tied to the Panama Canal.
Panama has canceled a China-linked port deal and shifted canal terminals to Maersk and MSC, a move with major trade and geopolitical implications. The source does not give full details on the terms or timing of the change.
Panama has taken control of two major canal-linked ports from a Hong Kong operator after a Supreme Court ruling. The move underscores the strategic importance of infrastructure tied to the Panama Canal.
Panama has stepped up measles prevention after Colombia began investigating a suspected imported case and the Americas lost their measles-free status. Health officials are urging travelers and families to keep vaccinations current to prevent reintroduction of the virus.
TVN Radio and TVMAX launched Carnival celebrations on Vía Centenario with a giveaway activation, distributing gifts and transforming the roadway into a lively pre-Carnival party.
Livestock producers in Los Santos rejected any move to allow imported powdered milk in Panama’s school breakfast program. Meduca said the tender requires 100% nationally produced fluid milk and does not include powdered milk.
CNBC reports CK Hutchison has warned of legal action amid an intensifying U.S.–China contest over Panama Canal ports, raising commercial and geopolitical stakes for Panama.
The Panama Canal Authority and the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council signed an MOU to strengthen cooperation on grain shipments, data sharing and market analysis, reinforcing the Canal’s role in U.S. agricultural trade.
BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha reported that BAPS swamis conducted a Satsang Vicharan in Panama on Feb. 11, 2026. Such visits typically support diaspora cultural and spiritual life.
Newsweek reports a U.S. strategic gain at the Panama Canal as China seeks greater port access across the Americas, highlighting rising competition over maritime infrastructure.
A 2025 market analysis reports Panama’s housing sector entered the year with cautious optimism, with moderate price recovery led by off‑plan sales and support from expats and tourism.
BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha reports that its swamis conducted a satsang vicharan in Panama, highlighting continued engagement with the country’s Hindu and Indian-origin communities.
El portero firmó un contrato para la campaña 2026 y con opciones para 2027 y 2028.
President José Raúl Mulino said Panama will not be threatened by China after a court ruling tied to the Panama Canal, stressing sovereignty and stability, the AP reports.
The Panama Canal conducted the inaugural transit of Disney Adventure, the largest passenger ship by tonnage and capacity to pass the waterway, with a commemorative ceremony at the Agua Clara Locks.
TVN Media and the Carnival of the Villa de Los Santos have renewed a strategic alliance aimed at strengthening the event’s position as a national cultural and tourism reference.
The Panama Canal Authority published prequalification documents on Jan. 30, 2026 for a 76 km energy corridor pipeline and two container terminals, advancing its Strategic Vision 2025–2035.
Panama’s supreme court cancelled a concession held by a subsidiary of a Chinese company, prompting Beijing’s rebuke while the president assured that Panama Canal operations and ports will continue as usual.